Ice Cream Queen: Flavors from Black America's Past, Present, & Future

Join author and chef Lokelani Alabanza for a conversation about her book, Ice Cream Queen: Flavors from Black America's Past, Present, & Future. Interviewed by journalist Margaret Littman, Alabanza will explore the rich history of Black ice cream makers, the stories and flavors that inspired her book, and the connections between food, culture, memory, and community.

Read the Nashville Scene’s feature, written by Littman, on Ice Cream Queen and the stories behind Alabanza’s celebration of Black ice cream history.

This event is part of Dialogue Vanderbilt's 250 Conversations on America: Civil Discourse in Action, a yearlong series celebrating our nation's 250th anniversary and Vanderbilt's enduring commitment to open dialogue.

This event is free and open to the public. Registration is required.

Please note that this is an in-person-only event, and streaming will not be available.

Presented by Dialogue Vanderbilt.