Third Annual Du Bois Forum Roundtable & Celebration at Jacob’s Pillow
At Pillow Grounds: Jul 19
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Third Annual Du Bois Forum Roundtable & Celebration at Jacob’s Pillow
Friday, July 19
Join us for the third annual gathering of the Du Bois Forum at Jacob’s Pillow. Writers and artists will again reflect upon the Black intellectual and artistic traditions that W.E.B. Du Bois shaped and the urgency of this work in our current moment. This multi-part event features a Du Bois-inspired menu under the stars, designed by James Beard award-winning chef Bryant Terry, author of Black Food and 30+ writers, scholars, and artists from across the country.
The Du Bois Forum is a retreat for writers, scholars, and artists founded by Tufts University historians Kerri Greenidge and Kendra Field, and Du Bois biographer David Levering Lewis. This year’s event is made possible by the African American Trail Project at Tufts University, in partnership with Great Barrington’s Du Bois Freedom Center, the Mellon Foundation, Jacob’s Pillow, and Troutbeck. The Forum aims to support Black thought, creative production, and social change.
Prior to dinner, attendees are encouraged to attend a Du Bois Forum Roundtable discussion at 3pm (free entry), as well as the 6pm performance by INSPIRIT on the outdoor Henry J. Leir Stage (tickets sold separately). Dinner reservations are required; pricing and menu to be announced.
Schedule
3:00pm: Roundtable Discussion at Blake’s Barn
Free
6:00pm: INSPIRIT performance on the outdoor Henry J. Leir Stage
Rain or Shine tickets from $35, Shine Only tickets are Choose What You Pay
By harnessing the transcendent power of dance, INSPIRIT strives to create and sustain social change. Originally founded as a platform for female artists and choreographers, it now champions collaborative creativity and community engagement. Evolving from a performance ensemble to a collaborative methodology, INSPIRIT embodies the fusion of artistry and executive innovation, making dance a medium for unity and artistic growth.
7:30pm: Du Bois-Inspired Dinner at the Pillow Cafe
Dinner reservations are required; pricing and menu to be announced
Join us for a Du Bois-inspired menu under the stars, designed by James Beard award-winning chef Bryant Terry, author of Black Food.