2026 DIASPORA GROCERIES SUMMIT

The Diaspora Table

Food. Culture. Wellness. Wealth.

A community-centered gathering exploring the foods we inherit, the cultures we carry, the communities we build, and the opportunities we create.

Wednesday, November 04, 2026

10:00 AM–3:00 PM

LA DWP Crenshaw Community Room

4030 Crenshaw Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90008

In Person • Free • Limited to 100

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Virtual Live Stream • Donations Welcome

Free

Admission

limited to 100

participants

One Day. Two Experiences. One Mission

Come to the table. Stay for the celebration

The Diaspora Table

10:00 AM - 3:00PM

Food. Culture. Wellness. Wealth

Laughs, Lyrics & Liberation

4:00 PM - 7:00PM

A Comedy Show & Community Celebration

Come for the Summit. Stay for the Laughs

The Diaspora Table

10:00 AM — 3:00 PM

In Person • Free • Limited to 100

Virtual Live Stream by Donation

Get Virtual Ticket ⟶

Laughs, lyrics & Liberation

4:00 PM — 7:00 PM

General Admission: $35

VIP Experience: $60

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VOICES SHAPING THE FUTURE

Meet the 2026 Summit Speakers

Hear from a dynamic lineup of food entrepreneurs, buyers, investors, and thought leaders who are building a more just and resilient food system.

Tiffany Haddish

Actress, Comedian, Producer, Author, Vocalist, Philanthropist, Co-Founder

Diaspora Groceries

Freddy Cameron

Retail Leader & Advisor

Diaspora Groceries

Richea Jones

Co-Founder

Diaspora Groceries

Derrick Chapman

Esteemed Doctor, Serial Entrepreneur, Farmer, Author, and Advocate

Aqua Crop LLC, Go-Go Grocery Markets

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OUR IMPACT

A Stronger Food Future Is Possible

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100+

In-Person Attendees

Entrepreneurs, buyers, funders, and allies.

Organizations

Across food, retail, philanthrophy, and policy

Shared Mission

Equitable access, stronger businesses, healthier communities.

Our Work Begins With Food

The Diaspora Table brings together entrepreneurs, farmers, chefs, wellness professionals, buyers, funders, cultural leaders, families, and emerging founders to explore how food can lead to cultural preservation, community, health, ownership, opportunity, and generational wealth.

Food is the entry point

Wellness is the foundation

Ownership is the opportunity

Community is the future

KEEP THE TABLE GOING

Laughs, Lyrics & Liberation

A Comedy Show & Community Celebration

Wed, November 4, 2026

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Comedy, music, live performances, food and a celebration of the creative talent across the Diaspora Groceries community.

General Admission

$35

VIP Experience

$60

Get Your Ticket ⟶

VIP includes Fish Bone food experience + Mocktail experience

Comedy Show

Top talent, real stories, Big laughs.

Lyrics & Live

Performances

Music, art and culture that inspire.

The Diaspora

Talent Showcase

Emerging talent, fresh voices, brighter futures.

Food, Purpose

& Impact

Great food, good vibes, stronger communities.

Become a Summit Sponsor

Support the November 4 Summit and help bring free resources, micro grants, and connections to BIPOC farmers and food entrepreneurs.

Logo placement on flyers, website, and social media

Complimentary tickets to the evening comedy fundraiser

Become a Sponsor⟶

WHAT TO EXPECT

Around The Diaspora Table

Heritage & Culture

Foodways, storytelling, demonstrations and tastings.

Food Sovereignty

Black farmers, access, ownership and community power.

Wellness

Food as medicine and Diaspora wellness traditions.

Entrepreneurship

Supplier readiness, buyers, capital and markets.

Connection

Networking, storytelling, music and community experiences.

In Person • Free • Limited to 100

Moments That Moved Us

From Supplier Summits to The Diaspora Table

The 2024 and 2025 Summits created space to share knowledge, build relationships, and connect food, farming, wellness, and entrepreneurship to new opportunities.

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