A Seat At Our Table Culinary Series

Dr. Jessica B. Harris is considered by many to be one of the highest ranking authorities on the food of the African Diaspora. A New York Times bestselling author, she is the author, editor, or translator of eighteen books, including twelve cookbooks documenting the foodways of the African Diaspora. Her award-winning book, High on the Hog, was the basis for the acclaimed Peabody Award-winning Netflix series of the same name.

In 2019, Harris’ books were inducted into the James Beard Cookbook Hall of Fame and she was the 2020 James Beard Lifetime Achievement awardee. She was named to the 2021 TIME Most Influential People list. Dr. Harris was a professor at Queens College/CUNY in New York for five decades and is currently professor emerita at that institution

The August Wilson African American Cultural Center is thrilled to present A Seat At Our Table Culinary Series, featuring Dr. Jessica B. Harris! Join us for an exclusive culinary experience at 5:30pm for crafted cocktails, plated dinner curated and hosted by Dr. Harris, a signed cookbook, and a talkback with Dr. Harris in the theater for $110. Tickets are available for post dinner talkback in the theater with Dr. Harris for $40.