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Diaspora’s Diversity Supplier Summit 2024
November 9th, 2024
Fabulous Venue in South LA
(Location to be disclosed after confirmation)
Welcome to the inaugural Diaspora’s Diversity Supplier Summit, a groundbreaking event dedicated to empowering BIPOC farmers, diverse food suppliers, entrepreneurs, and food-as-medicine professionals. Our summit focuses on three key pillars: Community, Equity, and Innovation in food systems.
Tiffany Haddish
Co-founder of Diaspora Groceries, comedian, and advocate for food equity. Tiffany’s work centers on ensuring access to quality, nutritious food for underserved communities.
Charleston Wilson
CEO of Exotic Pop, known for creating a unique beverage brand that celebrates culture while providing opportunities for minority entrepreneurs.
Tambra Raye Stevenson
Founder of WANDA (Women Advancing Nutrition, Dietetics, and Agriculture). Tambra is a trailblazer in strengthening Black women’s leadership in food systems and health policy. Her advocacy for food justice and community health has earned her national recognition and appointments to key advisory roles.
Guest Speakers
Our Mission
Diaspora’s Diversity Supplier Summit serves as a platform for fostering meaningful connections, sharing industry insights, and creating opportunities for collaboration. This summit is designed to bring together a diverse group of voices committed to transforming the food industry through inclusion, education, and holistic health practices.
What to Expect
• Dynamic keynote addresses and panels focused on the intersection of food justice, entrepreneurship, and health.
• Opportunities to network with industry professionals, thought leaders, and investors who share a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
• Practical workshops designed to provide BIPOC food suppliers with tools and resources to scale their businesses and gain entry into new markets.
Key Pillars
1. Empowering BIPOC Farmers: Building sustainable pathways for farmers of color to thrive in today’s food ecosystem.
2. Supporting Diverse Food Suppliers and Entrepreneurs: Facilitating access to resources, partnerships, and markets that allow underrepresented food suppliers and entrepreneurs to grow their businesses.
3. Advancing Food as Medicine: Promoting the integration of food and health, with a focus on how nutrition can be a powerful tool for wellness in our communities.
Get Involved
Whether you’re a supplier, entrepreneur, health professional, or advocate, we invite you to be a part of this transformative event. Stay tuned for more details on our venue and registration.
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Join us on November 9th to celebrate, collaborate, and elevate the future of food for our communities.