Join Washington, D.C.–based author and producer of ardent spirits Troy Hughes on a historical romp through booze-infused tales about Black Americans. Discover the stories of pioneering Montana moonshiner Bertie Brown and the ill-fated partnership of Diddy and Diageo. Find out about Ripple, the national drink of Watts, and learn how cognac became the unofficial drink of Black America.
Troy is the co-founder of Mt. Pleasant Club Whiskey and author of Makers & Shakers A Hidden History of Black Americans in Booze.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2026, 7:00 PM