Join the Table: A Diaspora Thanksgiving

Join the Table: A Diaspora Thanksgiving Dinner

This Thanksgiving, let's gather for an evening of shared history, delicious food, and meaningful connection at "Join the Table."

We're hosting a special dinner for professionals of African descent across the diaspora in the Austin area to celebrate our heritage, our achievements, and the people who paved the way for us. Whether you identify as African, Black American, Afro-Caribbean, Afro-Canadian, Afro-European, you are most welcome to share your presence and story.

This event is held in partnership with a surprise collaborator who's also dedicated to celebrating the stories of the African diaspora.

Our mission is simple: to foster a deeper understanding of who we are as people of African descent by listening to each other's stories. We will move beyond professional titles to share personal histories and create a tapestry of connection that spans continents.

Austin African Professionals (AAP) Members

• FREE with code

Non-Members

• $15 plus service fees

Special Offer: Non-members may purchase an annual membership for complimentary event admission! Visit to purchase membership and join the community.

We ask guests to participate in two special ways to make this a truly communal and intimate experience:

1. Bring a Side Dish: Please contribute a Thanksgiving side dish or dessert that holds meaning for you or your family tradition. (The main course and drinks will be provided.)
2. Bring a Photo & A Story: In the spirit of gratitude and heritage, please submit a digital photo of a family member you are thankful for. During our streamed storytelling portion, you will be invited to share a brief story about their life or legacy and how it has impacted you.
3. After the event, we've got a surprise offer!

Let's create a space where every plate and every photograph tells a story, and every voice contributes to a vibrant collective history.

• Date: Saturday, November 22
• Time: 7-11 pm
• Location: RSVP for details
• Attire: Holiday Casual
• Prerequisite: All attendees must have a verifiable, professional LinkedIn profile.

Details on exact location, digital photos, dish sign-up, and parking will be sent upon registration.

Info: Spades, Uno, or Dominoes, anyone?

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

1801 Aldrich St, 1801 Aldrich Street, Austin, United States

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