Culinary Cousins: Dining with Baldwin: A Culinary Homage with Jessica Harris

Join us for the centennial celebration of James Baldwin's birthday at the National Museum of African American History and Culture. This program will delve into Baldwin's life and legacy through the lens of his dining experiences, featuring culinary historian and close friend of Baldwin, Dr. Jessica Harris. The conversation and meal will offer insights into Baldwin's culinary preferences and the cultural significance of the shared meals he enjoyed. Come with your appetites for this delicious culinary exploration!

Event Photo: A color photograph of James Baldwin and three others seated at a table outside his home in the South of France. Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Baldwin Family.