Third Annual Du Bois Forum Roundtable & Celebration at Jacob’s Pillow

Third Annual Du Bois Forum Roundtable & Celebration at Jacob’s Pillow

This event took place on July 19.

Writers and artists reflected 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 featured 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 supported principally by Tufts University and the Mellon Foundation, alongside our partners: Great Barrington’s Du Bois Freedom Center, Jacob’s Pillow, Kripalu, 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. For information and to inquire about dinner tickets, please contact community@jacobspillow.org.

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 currently sold out. Please call the Box Office to check if additional seats may become available.
Join us for a Du Bois-inspired menu under the stars, designed by James Beard award-winning chef Bryant Terry, author of Black Food.