'Art of Food' Juneteenth Dinner

Two printed cards on a metal surface promote a Juneteenth-themed event titled Beyond Juneteenth: Art of Food & Harlem Renaissance. One card features a colorful silhouette design with musical notes and instruments, while the other lists the event menu, including short ribs, black-eyed peas, macaroni and cheese, collard greens, cornbread, sweet potato pie, and sweet tea.
An assortment of elegantly plated dishes including deviled eggs with edible flowers, braised short ribs with creamy grits and greens, cornbread with butter and lavender, lamb chops, and skewered appetizers, all arranged on white plates.
A plated entrée of braised short ribs served with creamy grits and a black-eyed pea and greens mixture, garnished with herbs and placed on a wooden board beside a decorative flower and utensils.
Grilled meat skewers topped with a savory sauce, presented on a white plate with plastic lids and kitchen equipment in the background.
A close-up of fried green tomatoes and battered skewers on a white plate, served with dipping sauce and garnished with fresh herbs.
A display of plated dishes on wooden boards, including cornbread with lavender, deviled eggs with edible flowers, skewered appetizers, and grilled meat, arranged around a colorful Juneteenth event card.
A slice of sweet potato pie topped with whipped cream, candied pecans, and a sprig of mint, served on a rectangular white plate.
Two drinks garnished with mint and edible flowers sit on a wooden board alongside a colorful Juneteenth menu card, one dark red and the other amber-colored.

A culinary and cultural celebration combining food, music and storytelling will cap off a month of Juneteenth programming at the university. The June 26 "Art of Food" dinner will feature dishes inspired by the Harlem Renaissance in the 1910s, '20s and '30s. 

The Harlem Renaissance – which sparked a revival in music, theater, art, fashion and politics – is recognized as one of the most influential periods in Black cultural history.

June 11, 2025