Fourth session of the Permanent Forum on People of African Descent: Full Schedule

Welcome to the draft programme of work for the fourth session of the Permanent Forum on People of African Descent

This page provides detailed information about the main sessions and side events, including times, locations, and speakers

For any questions or further information, please feel free to contact the Permanent Forum Secretariat at pfpad@un.org

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10:30am EDT

Side event - Taste of the Diaspora: A Culinary Journey Through African, Caribbean, and Southern Traditions

Friday April 18, 2025 10:30am - 12:30pm EDT

Apollo Theater

Title: Taste of the Diaspora: A Culinary Journey Through African, Caribbean, and Southern Traditions

Date, Time, and Time Zone of the Side Event
📅 Date: April 18th, 2025 ⏰ Time: 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM (New York Time)

Main Organizers
Brain Cultured Learning, Weyu Hodge, Malika Hodge

Languages of the Side Event
🌍 English and French translation available

Description of the Side Event
Join us for a dynamic and immersive street food tour exploring the culinary traditions of the African Diaspora. This experience will highlight the deep historical connections between West African, Caribbean, and Southern cuisines, reflecting on their journeys through migration, adaptation, and resilience. Guided by local food storytellers, we will visit five culinary sites, with each stop offering tastings and insights into the cultural significance of the dishes. The tour will conclude with a shared community meal, fostering dialogue and appreciation.

Location of the Side Event
📍 Meeting Point: Apollo Theater, Harlem, New York City

Lead Organizer Contact Details
📧 Email: wehodge2012@gmail.com

Registration Link
🔗 https://forms.gle/ChJa5ZKyQcMP5EGw8

African Diaspora Food Tour Event pdf

Friday April 18, 2025 10:30am - 12:30pm EDT
Apollo Theater 253 W 125th St, New York, NY 10027, United States

Side event

3:00pm EDT

Side event - Harlem Diaspora Walking Tour

Friday April 18, 2025 3:00pm - 5:00pm EDT

Apollo Theater

Title: Harlem Diaspora Walking Tour

Date: April 18th

Time: 3 pm to 5pm (ET)

Location: The tour will begin in front of Apollo Theater

Organizations:
SETA Project (ActionAid Brazil)
Uneafro/Brazil

Language: Portuguese

Side event description:

Discover Harlem’s rich Black history while exploring the connections between Black Americans and Black Brazilians. This free walking tour highlights shared struggles, cultural resilience, and the powerful legacy of the African diaspora. The tour will have limit of 20 attendants.

SPEAKERS:
Douglas Belchior (Uneafro)
Jaqueline Lima Santos (FES)
Terra Johari (Princeton University)

Link to register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdwxi3Q78jjT_HKih5LYpsAQCS6J6d-jRpxoC7klG8DTLXt7w/viewform?usp=dialog

Friday April 18, 2025 3:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Apollo Theater 253 W 125th St, New York, NY 10027, United States

Side event

Company SETA Project (ActionAid Brazil), Uneafro/Brazil

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