Events Diversity & Inclusion (August 22 through October 31) Monday, September 9 7:00 PM Curated Cuisine: A conversation with Top Chef: All Stars alum Nini Nguyen Wednesday, September 25 6:00 PM Howard Thurman Center's Middle Eastern & North African Community Reception Saturday, September 28 9:00 AM Black Media: Pioneers Then and Now Thursday, October 3 6:00 PM Pépin Lecture Series: The Wines of South Africa with Jim Clarke Monday, October 7 6:30 PM Curated Cuisine: “Plantas” Author Alexa Soto pays homage to Mexican cooking with a modern, vegan twist Thursday, October 10 6:00 PM Vinho Verde Tasting and Seminar with Laura Maniec, MS Friday, October 11 9:00 AM Cacao, Gift of Gods: Celebrating Mesoamerican Cacao and Chocolate Heritage