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A Buffet-Style Los Angeles Dinner Party for Artists and Creatives

The evening at the visual artist Lorna Simpson’s home was a chance to connect with her guests outside of formal industry events.

By Sandra E. Garcia and Joshua Kissi

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In Nigeria, a Laid-Back Dinner Party With Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

The writer hosted a dozen creative guests for jollof rice and Nigerian finger foods at her home in Lagos.

By Laura May Todd and Rachel Seidu

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An Intimate Dinner Party in Harlem

The visual artists Naima Green and Sable Elyse Smith planned a gathering at their Manhattan home with guests who put them at ease — and who weren’t allowed to lift a finger.

By Lovia Gyarkye and Zachery Kenric Ali

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A New Orleans Dinner Party With Home-Cooked Soul Food and Clean Plates

“It’s nice to have dinners like this after what the city has been through,” says the musician and entertainer Big Freedia.

By Sandra E. Garcia and Lelanie Foster

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