The Hella Juneteenth festival, organized by Hella Creative in Oakland, celebrates Black culture through food, art, and music. A highlight of this year's event is the Futureproof Dinner, where prominent Black chefs will utilize AI to highlight dishes influenced by the African diaspora. Co-founder Ryan Royster emphasizes the theme of future-proofing the Black community, showcasing Black culinary talents and envisioning a positive future. Chefs like Michele McQueen plan to showcase unique dishes outside their usual offerings, adding depth and innovation to the experience.
"This idea of future-proofing the Black community, or expressing how the Black community is future proof is something we really wanted to bring this year thematically."
"Being a part of dinners like these is really special to me because it allows me to show a different culinary side of my talent, allows me to do something very different than what I'm serving at the restaurant, and showcases a different side of me."
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