State of Black Food: Black Wall Street Edition

The State of Black Food: Black Wall Street Edition is a four-day immersive experience designed to empower, celebrate, and connect Black and Brown culinary professionals from across the country. Taking place August 28–31, 2025, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, this powerful gathering is rooted in the historic Greenwood District—home of Black Wall Street—and reclaims space for Black excellence, legacy, and innovation in the food world. With the theme “Our Table. Our Story. Our Future,” the conference invites chefs, food entrepreneurs, content creators, educators, students, and community leaders to learn, grow, heal, and thrive together. The event includes a dynamic mix of professional development, cultural celebration, and community connection, all designed to help attendees advance in their careers while honoring the traditions and resistance that shaped our foodways. What to Expect ✨ Workshops & Panels: Led by industry experts, these sessions explore topics like entrepreneurship, catering proposals, wellness in the kitchen, brand building, social media, AI in food businesses, and more. These interactive discussions are designed to give attendees actionable tools to elevate their businesses and expand their impact. 🍽️ Chef Showcase: On Thursday, August 28, the Chef Showcase will feature chefs, culinary influencers, and food media personalities offering live demos, tastings, and food-centered conversations. VIP ticket holders receive exclusive access, and the event is also open to the public. 🎤 Masterclasses & Mentorship: Take part in high-level training sessions, including a rare opportunity to learn from Certified Master Chef Daryl Shular—the first African American to earn this prestigious title. These classes are designed for chefs and professionals ready to take their skills to the next level. 🎶 Wellness & Restoration Experiences: Daily wellness sessions include sound baths, yoga, meditation, and holistic health workshops designed to support both physical and emotional well-being in the kitchen and beyond. 🏛️ Greenwood District Tours: Walk the historic streets of the Greenwood District and experience storytelling from local historians about the legacy of Black Wall Street. These tours ground our work in the resilience and brilliance of the past. 🍗 Community BBQ & Chef Tastings: Our Saturday Community Day features a cookout-style tasting experience open to the public, highlighting the talents of local and national chefs. This event brings the community together in joy, flavor, and fellowship. 🥂 Kulture Awards Gala (Saturday, August 30): Dress to impress for a formal evening honoring excellence in the culinary world. The night includes live entertainment, a curated dinner, a fashion showcase, and award presentations recognizing chefs, entrepreneurs, and community leaders making bold moves in the industry. 🙏🏾 Morning Fellowship & Farewell Brunch: We close the weekend with morning fellowship, followed by a Sunday farewell brunch hosted at Transformation Church, blending food, gratitude, and shared vision for the future. Why It Matters This conference isn’t just about food—it’s about power, ownership, visibility, and healing. In today’s political and economic climate, events like State of Black Food are forms of resistance and restoration. They provide space for Black and Brown professionals to be fully seen, supported, and centered—without having to compromise their values, their culture, or their brilliance. By gathering in Tulsa, we are not only honoring the legacy of Black Wall Street but building on it—filling the streets once again with innovation, connection, and abundance. This is a chance to reclaim our place in the future of food while learning from the past. Who Should Attend Chefs, caterers, bakers, and food truck owners Culinary students and aspiring food entrepreneurs Food influencers, writers, and media professionals Farmers, growers, and wellness practitioners Restaurant managers and hospitality leaders Anyone who believes in the power of Black and Brown food culture Ticket Information Tickets are available now at StateOfBlackFood.com. Options include: Standard Full Access: Workshops, panels, select tastings, community events VIP Access: Everything in Standard plus VIP-only events, Chef Showcase access, Gala entry, exclusive swag, and reserved seating Community Day & Chef Showcase Tickets: Individual event access for the public Join the Movement State of Black Food is not just a conference—it’s a movement of resistance, joy, and reclamation. It's where collaboration happens at the top. Join us in Tulsa to uplift the culture, grow your network, and shape the future of food—together.

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