# Event Details - **Event Name**: Diasporic Dinner Dialogues - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 25 Feb, 2026 at 11:00 am – Wed, 25 Feb, 2026 at 03:30 pm - **Event Description**: “Diasporic Dinner Dialogues,” a soft launch to discourse about cultural films and creative currency over a meal. Hosted by FUSION MagazineAbout this EventDiasporic Dinner DialoguesJoin us for an intimate gathering and soft launch of “Diasporic Dinner Dialogues,” a curated lunchtime and dinner series at the intersection of conversation and cuisine—where stories, culture, and connection come alive.This experience brings together creatives, food lovers, entrepreneurs, and diasporic-centered changemakers for meaningful dialogue over a shared meal. Together, we’ll celebrate diverse voices, explore culture through conversation, and intentionally support Black-owned restaurants and cafés.The film that we will be watching is "My Father's Shadow," by British-Nigerian filmmaker, Akinola Davies. See the description down below to read more about his film.To honor his Nigerian roots, the proposed restaurant is Modupe African & American restaurant, a Naija (Nigerian) inspired restaurant. Whether it is a book discussion, film screening or a cooking class, come ready to connect, reflect, and build community—one conversation and meal a time.Don’t miss your dose of the diaspora.Hosted by FUSION Magazine, an independent, Black-owned media outlet dedicated to amplifying the narratives of the African, Black, and Caribbean diaspora.Description of "My Father's Shadow": Akinola Davis Jr.’s MY FATHER’S SHADOW is a poetic, tender portrait of father-son bonds. Framed by the political landscape of 1993 Lagos, the film follows a father and his two young sons as they journey into and around the vibrantly rendered Nigerian metropolis, quietly reckoning with their relationship while navigating a city on the precipice of democratic crisis. Brothers and collaborators Akinola Davis Jr. and Wale Davies bring us a groundbreaking feature debut — centering an award-winning performance by Sopé Dìrísù (SLOW HORSES, GANGS OF LONDON) — that reveals the profound depths of what families leave unspoken.Disclaimer: Unfortunately, at this time, FUSION will not be providing free meals for this experience. If you would like to attend the conversation and cuisine portion, please factor in a budget for this. Here is the the menu with the prices: https://www.restaurantji.com/nj/newark/modupe-african-and-american-restaurant-/Disclaimer: Unfortunately, at this time, FUSION will not be purchasing tickets on behalf of attendees so please purchase your tickets beforehand using this link:https://montclairfilm.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/instances/a0FRk000006BBHhMAO https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/a22ff1d0-0fbe-11f1-b205-49d23285143a-rimg-w439-h740-dcd28722-gmir.jpg Agenda?: 10:30 AM - 12:30 PMDiasporic Dinner Dialogues, Film ScreeningInfo: The movie starts at 11:00 AM. The film is approximately 94 minutes. It should end shortly after 12:30 PM. If attendees can arrive about 30 minutes prior for introductions and to receive a small token of appreciation, that would be great. ?: 01:30 PM - 03:30 PMDiasporic Dinner Dialogues, Lunch + Conversation PortionHost: Naomi CampbellInfo: The proposed restaurant is Modupe African & American Restaurant located at 206 21st St, Irvington, NJ 070111. The estimated time of arrival is 1:30-2:00 PM considering a brief debrief after the screening as well as allotting time for attendees to make their way over to the restaurant. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/montclair/diasporic-dinner-dialogues/100001983594842571 - **Event Categories**: entertainment, cooking, workshops, food-drinks, business, art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket URL**: https://consumer.pxf.io/c/1339408/3151484/39691?partnerpropertyid=1191892&MediaPartnerPropertyId=1191892&svlink=14105511&level=1&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fdiasporic-dinner-dialogues-tickets-1983594842571 - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Montclair - **state**: NJ - **country**: United States - **location**: The Clairidge - **lat**: 40.814344 - **long**: -74.218509 - **full address**: The Clairidge, 486 Bloomfield Avenue, Montclair, United States ## Event Organizer details - **affiliate_id**: 10 - **organizer**: FUSION Magazine (https://allevents.in/org/fusion-magazine/27499149) ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: banner - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/9bea86aa367bbc413875cc72459f84042e7025438cddef7115be5cf4d9ccbce2-rimg-w1200-h2025-dccb881f-gmir.jpg?v=1771744773 - **Alt text**: thumbnail - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/7301b83b94dd32d7f0c3ff78b46c17d2d2ae1eeef2ee2a4d1cbee40938ade778-rimg-w400-h400-dcca881f-gmir.jpg?v=1771744772 ## FAQs - **Q**: When is the event happening? - **A:** Wed, 25 Feb, 2026 at 11:00 am - **Q**: Where is the event happening? - **A:** The Clairidge, 486 Bloomfield Avenue, Montclair, United States - **Q**: What is the ticket price? - **A:** starting from 0 up to 0 USD - **Q**: Who is organizing the event? - **A:** FUSION Magazine - **Q**: What type of event is this? - **A:** entertainment, cooking, workshops, food-drinks, business, art - **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Diasporic Dinner Dialogues ? - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Diasporic Dinner Dialogues", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/9bea86aa367bbc413875cc72459f84042e7025438cddef7115be5cf4d9ccbce2-rimg-w1200-h2025-dccb881f-gmir.jpg?v=1771744773", "startDate": "2026-02-25", "endDate": "2026-02-25", "url": "https://allevents.in/montclair/diasporic-dinner-dialogues/100001983594842571", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "The Clairidge", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "486 Bloomfield Avenue", "postalCode": "07042", "addressLocality": "Montclair", "addressRegion": "NJ", "addressCountry": "US" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "40.814344", "longitude": "-74.218509" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "“Diasporic Dinner Dialogues,” a soft launch to discourse about cultural films and creative currency over a meal. 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