In 2026, we celebrate a powerful milestone – 100 years of national commemorations honoring Black history. This legacy began with visionary scholars and leaders Dr. Carter G. Woodson, George Cleveland Hall, William D. Hartgrove, Jesse E. Moorland, Alexander L. Jackson, and James E. Stamps, who formalized the teaching, study, and preservation of Black history through the founding of the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History (ASNLH) on September 9, 1915.
Please join us for a special Black History Month Dinner as we honor their enduring contributions and celebrate a century of scholarship, community, and commitment to uplifting Black history and culture. Together, we will reflect on this rich legacy while sharing a meaningful evening of remembrance, connection, and celebration.
Wednesday, February 25th, 2026
5:00PM-9:00PM
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A cross-section of foundational culinary traditions that have changed the landscape of the dining experience across America. The Short Ribs were named for the President when he dined at Chef Marcus Samuelsson’s restaurant, Red Rooster.
-Obama’s Short Ribs
-Smoked Ham Hocks w/ Braised Mustard Greens
-Slow Cooked Oxtails
-Creamy Heirloom Grits
-Louis Armstrong’s Red Beans and Rice
-Corn Pudding
-String Beans a la Creole
Cucina
A love letter to BBQ…. From Henry Perry and Arthur Bryant, to Rodney Scott and Ed Mitchell, modern BBQ has been wildly shaped and influenced by African American chefs for as long as it has been present in American culture.
-Smoked Brisket
-Pulled Pork
-Smoked Chicken Thighs
-Corn on the Cob
-Baked Beans
-Stewed Okra and Tomato
Fusion
A homage to Chef JJ Johnson’s creative genius, incorporating a humble grain to highlight all the many expressions of African influence in modern American cuisine.
-Fieldtrip Rice Bowls
-Braised Beef
-Smoked Chicken Thighs
-Jasmine Rice
-Collards
-Sweet Plantains
-Roasted Red Peppers
-Black Beans
-Pickled Onion
BBQ Sauce & Piri Piri Sauce
Grill
Few things in life are as satisfying as sandwich… Arguably the most celebrated culinary contribution of the Harlem Renaissance, Chef Melba Wilson’s take on Chicken and Waffles is regarded as the epitome of excellence.
-Chicken and Waffle Sandwich- Eggnog Waffle, Fried Chicken, Strawberry Butter and Maple Syrup
-Vegan Fried Chicken Sandwich w/ Pickle and Hot Sauce
-Sweet Potato Tots
Wood Fire
Chef Marcus Samuelsson is the inspiration for the Streetbird Pie. His flagship restaurant, Red Rooster continues a rich tradition of celebrating black excellence and keeping Harlem as a cultural mecca for the African American community.
-Streetbird Pie- Red Sauce, Collards, Calabrian Chili, Fried Chicken, Pecorino, Hot Honey
-Pepperoni Pizza
-Cheese Pizza
Harvest (Vegan)
-BBQ Tofu
-Seitan and Okra Gumbo
-Roasted Beets and Parsnips
-Green Beans and Red Peppers
-Baked Sweet Potato
Bakers Table
-Quilly
-Sweet Potato Pie
-Peach Cobbler