Gala + Chef Showcase

An event to ignite empowerment through food, culture & stories.

A Flavor Fiesta in Wisconsin
From the Heart of Africa to the Soul of Latin America & the Caribbean

FOOD NOURISHES THE BODY
20 Flavor Creators
Traditional and vegan tasting plates crafted by local restaurants, farms, artisans & winemakers

CULTURE ROOTS THE SOUL
3 DIVERSE CULTURES
Live Music & Performances: Afro-Caribbean & Latin dance by Panadanza Dance Group and Nigerian masquerade by Odenigbo Group

STORIES AWAKEN THE SPIRIT
3 POWERFUL STORIES
Speakers: Griselda Aldrete (Aldrete Law & Consulting), Dr. Oby Nwabuzor, (Envision Growth) & Yomarie Castellano (Hair Loss Bonita)
MCs: Yollande Tchouapi & Shannon Sims

PLUS! SILENT AUCTION CLOSES – help us raise funds that go directly to organizations empowering our community.

Proceeds from Flavors of Africa + Diaspora Wisconsin 2026 benefit: The Cathedral Center, FoodRight and Walker's Point Center for the Arts

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• This Sunday, 18th January, 01:00 pm, Bridge the Gap Communal Meal: Stories of Empowerment in Milwaukee

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