FIRESIDE CHAT WITH CHEF JONNY RHODES AND AUTHOR ZELLA PALMER

Join our inaugural Chef in Residence Jonny Rhodes in conversation with author and professor Zella Palmer as they dive deep into topics central to their respective work, including empowering the next generation of Black farmers, the importance of cultural grocery stores as a place of refuge, and the legacy of slavery in food.

Seating is limited, RSVP is encouraged | Free Entry

About Jonny Rhodes |

Chef Rhodes' goal is to combat food apartheid—the systemic inequities in our food system that keep fresh, affordable, and culturally relevant foods out of reach for so many. He has continued to advance his mission through his restaurant Indigo and self-sustainable grocery store Broham Fine Soulfood & Groceries, among other endeavors.

About Zella Palmer |

Author, Professor, and current Director of the Dillard University Ray Charles Program in African-American Material Culture, Zella is committed to documenting and preserving the legacy of African American, Creole, Indigenous, and LatinX culinary history.