A powerful program on the Second Great Migration, soul food, and the life of WWII Navy veteran and restaurateur John Seagraves. From serving aboard the USS North Carolina as a First-Class Steward’s Mate/Cook to founding restaurants that brought the rich, comforting flavors of the South to Boston, Seagraves embodied resilience, service, and entrepreneurial vision. His story reveals the determination, creativity, and courage it took to build a business—and a legacy—amid a rapidly changing America.

After years of influencing Northern tastes and communities, Seagraves returned home to Atlanta, completing a journey that symbolizes both a personal homecoming and the enduring influence of African American culinary traditions nationwide.

Featured guest speaker will be David Seagraves, son of John Seagraves and author of Uncommon Hero: the John Seagraves Story.