FRIDAY, AUGUST 29:
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT | WORKSHOPS & PRESENTATIONS | EXHIBITORS & DEMOS
Day 2 of the State of Black Food: Black Wall Street Edition conference is dedicated to professional growth and innovation.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Doors Open
Members of the media are invited to join the conversation as culinary thought leaders discuss why equity, legacy, and leadership must be centered in Black food today and beyond.
Registration, Breakfast, Exhbitors
Registration opens; Brekfast is served; Exhibitor Booths open; Headshot Sessions begin; Attnedee and Media Networking & Interviews
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12 N. Cheyenne Ave.
Tulsa, OK 74103
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Main Stage Welcome & Morning Presentations
Welcome & Introductions; Partner Remarks; State of Black Food Address; State of Black Food Panel Discussion
Featuring:
Mayor Monroe Nichols, Lawanda Harris, Leon Fowler II, Bridgette V. Baker, Chef Chad Cherry, Karen Pandy-Cherry
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12 N. Cheyenne Ave.
Tulsa, OK 74103
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Lunch & Film Screening
Step into the story of culinary icon Edna Lewis with a special screening followed by a compelling fireside chat. A must-attend for food historians, storytellers, and lovers of Black culinary heritage.
Lunchtime Activities:
Enjoy lunch, browse exhibitor booths, and watch Finding Edna Lewis, an inspiring look at a culinary legend.
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12 N. Cheyenne Ave.
Tulsa, OK 74103
1:15 PM - 2:00 PM
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Breakout Sessions
Session Titles:
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12 N. Cheyenne Ave.
Tulsa, OK 74103
Track 1: Our Table:
"Getting to the Bag: Diversifying & Monetizing Your Talent"
Moderator: Chef Cassandra Sinclair
Panelists: George W. Tinsley II, Leo Braddock, Quraysh "Q" Ali Lansana, Chef Tahnee Rolles
Track 2: Our Story:
"Side Hustle to Signature Brand: Story-Driven Marketing that Builds Trust & Traffic"
Workshop Leaders Trey Thaxton and Ramond Walker
Track 3: Our Future:
"The Digital Mise en Place: Tech Tools That Save Time and Streamline Your Business"
Workshop Leader Seun Akinfolarin
2:15 PM - 3:00 PM
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Breakout Sessions
Session Titles:
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12 N. Cheyenne Ave.
Tulsa, OK 74103
Track 1: Our Table:
"The Op That’s Not Your Enemy: Intro to Biz Infrastructure"
Workshop Leader Bridgette V. Baker
Track 2: Our Story:
"Telling Our Stories, Controlling the Menu: Food Media as Resistance"
Moderator: Delano Massey
Panelists: Errin Haines, Keisha Cameron
"Baked for Ratings: A Chef’s Truth Behind the Network Curtain"
Moderator: Chef Cassandra Sinclair
Guest Speaker: Shellane Brown
Track 3: Our Future:
"Capital Building & Community Building: A Harmonious Union"
Speakers: Chef Chad Cherry, Karen Pandy-Cherry, Apollo Woods
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Exhibitor Showcase
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12 N. Cheyenne Ave.
Tulsa, OK 74103
4:10 PM - 4:45 PM
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Breakout Session (Our Future)
"Past and Present Creating the Future: Afrofurism in Food"
Featuring:
Moderator: Chef Cassandra Sinclair
Panelists: Chef Awo Amenumey, Chef Andrew "Irie" Sinclair, Deniseea Head
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12 N. Cheyenne Ave.
Tulsa, OK 74103
4:45 PM - 5:20 PM
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Breakout Session (Our Story)
A Kitchen Table Convo: "Entrepreneurship Ain’t for the Weak: The Story Behind the Shine"
Featuring:
Moderator: Chef Chad Cherry,
Speakers: Jackie Summers, KJ Kearney, Jatee Kearsley
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12 N. Cheyenne Ave.
Tulsa, OK 74103
5:20 PM - 5:30 PM
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Day 2 Closing Remarks
A Kitchen Table Convo: "Entrepreneurship Ain’t for the Weak: The Story Behind the Shine"
Featuring:
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12 N. Cheyenne Ave.
Tulsa, OK 74103
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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Culinary Community Dinner
We’re taking over Historic Greenwood Avenue for an epic welcome celebration! Dance, network, explore vendors, and toast to new connections during our Welcome & VIP Receptions.
Activities:
Close the day with a delicious communal dinner, building deeper connections with fellow attendees and speakers in an intimate, inspiring setting.
New Story Brewing
601 E. Fourth St.
Tulsa, OK 74120