The Rise: A Conversation About Black Women, Food, and Legacy with Marcus Samuelsson, Osayi Endolyn, and Therese Nelson

• Books & Literature
• Food & Drink

Join Marcus Samuelsson, Osayi Endolyn, and Therese Nelson for a special conversation with MOFAD around the legacies of culinary icons Leah Chase and Edna Lewis. They will discuss how these women have inspired their own culinary journeys, along with the themes found in Marcus and Osayi’s co-authored upcoming cookbook, The Rise: Black Cooks and The Soul of American Food. Each ticket supports MOFAD and includes the option to purchase a copy of The Rise. The books will be sourced from Manhattan’s only Black-owned independent bookstore, Sister’s Uptown, located in Harlem, New York City.

More Information on The Rise:It is long past time to recognize Black excellence in the culinary world the same way it has been celebrated in the worlds of music, sports, literature, film, and the arts. Black cooks and creators have led American culture forward with indelible contributions of artistry and ingenuity from the start, but Black authorship has been consistently erased from the story of American food.

Now in The Rise, chef, author, and television star Marcus Samuelsson gathers together an unforgettable feast of food, culture, and history to highlight the diverse deliciousness of Black cooking today. Driven by a desire to fight against bias, reclaim Black culinary traditions, and energize a new generation of cooks, Marcus shares his own journey alongside 150 recipes in honor of dozens of top chefs, writers, and activists—with stories exploring their creativity and influence.