Immersive Afro-Caribbean Brunch,

About the event

Join us for a Spotlight on Afro-Caribbean Culture through Food! Hosted by La Conexión at Suya Joint.

We asked ourselves what makes being Afro-Caribbean beautiful? Challenging? Unique? We know these are hard questions to answer, but we approached it the only way we know how, through food and storytelling. 

The intersection between Africa and the Caribbean runs deep. For decades the Afro-Carribean experience has remained invisible to mainstream media until now with the rising popularity of Reggaeton, Afrobeats music, and film. 

We invite you to an immersive Afro-Caribbean brunch, where you will have an opportunity to network with young professionals, taste West African and Caribbean Food, listen to great music, and learn about the immigrant experience. 

What to expect:

• 5 course meal 

• 2 Complimentary drinks

• Music

Date: 9/8

Time: 12-3pm

Location: Suya Joint: 185 Dudley St, Roxbury, MA

Ticket Price: $55

What is La Conexión?

La Conexión is a Latino marketplace (food hall) that celebrates, builds community, and provides a vibrant environment for food explorers. We curate cultural experiences and offer food-centric consumers an opportunity to enjoy fresh, authentic, and high-quality Latin foods; think Eataly meets Latin America.

What is Suya Joint?

An elegant West African bar and lounge designed to appeal to those who are searching for a taste of home and to the Americans who are exploring the food and culture of exotic Africa. 

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F.U.N. Festival

Are you a young professional in the Boston area? Join us for a  F.U.N. Festival! 

What is the Fierce Urgency of Now (F.U.N. )Festival? It's a five-day series of events hosted by local businesses and organizations geared at highlighting the experiences, challenges, and opportunities for young professionals in our city with the ultimate goal of creating community. 

With more than 30 events scheduled, you can plan to learn, connect, and have fun all week long, while also lending your voice to impactful change. Join us September 4-8 to help make Boston more inclusive for all.

FAQs:

How do I know if the F.U.N. festival is for me?

Answer: If you are a young professional in Boston and you are looking to enhance your life and gain allies, then F.U.N. is for you.

How do I get to your location by public transportation or car, and where can I park?

Answer: [MBTA Orange line to Ruggles and buses, 12, 15, 23. Located steps away from Dudley Station in the Heart of Roxbury.]

What do I need to bring to the event? (i.e. license, proof of registration)

Answer: [Proof of Eventbrite registration]

Will there be food?

Answer: [Yes, we will be providing a 3+ course meal accompanied with alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks]

How can I contact the organizer of the event?

Answer: [Melissa Castro at *****@****.***]

Why should you sponsor?

In attendace we will have 40-50 young professionals with ages ranging 21-55. All professionals have at least a secondary education and or are entrepreneurs. 

Event is part of the Fieceof Urgency Now, a festival hosted by the Boston Chamber of Commerce wtih a focus on making the cit of Boston more appealing to young professionals of color

Melissa Castro

Melissa Castro: Founder of La Conexión and Babson MBA
Melissa is the founder of La Conexión, a Latino marketplace that curates immersive experiences and offers food-centric consumers an opportunity to enjoy fresh, authentic, and high-quality Latin foods. She has an MBA from Babson College where she concentrated on food entrepreneurship and served as a graduate intern for Eataly. Today, she is an independent strategic consultant for CommonWealth Kitchen, a food incubator in Dorchester where she focuses on finding sales opportunities for minority and women-owned businesses.

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