Black Mango is a love letter to my mother.
I’m going to be honest: growing up I had a difficult relationship with my mother. I felt unwanted and she struggled to take care of six children in a place where jobs and opportunities were scarce. As an adult I realized that while the conventional expressions of love I wanted from my mother were not accessible to her due to our lived reality, she she had a love language far more powerful that I failed to see: food. Whenever she had money my mother would make the most extravagant meal, enough for us but also for cousins, extended family and anyone who happened to drop by. These meals were her hugs. Each bite were her kisses. Every sizzle of her pot whispered “I love you.” So in the name of her favorite mango, I offer her love and her sweetness to everyone who gathers, now knowing food brings us together but it is those around the table who matter most.
Aldane Walters has curated and produced events for some of the world’s largest and most recognized companies and families. In partnership with veritable event planning teams such as By Elise Events, CMG Events, Make it Mariko, Deanna Roberts and Jesse Tombs, he has curated culinary experiences for clients such as Meta, Nike, Google, The City of Oakland, former Mayor Libby Schaff, The City of San Francisco , Alameda Health Services Foundation, University of San Francisco, UC Berkeley, Autodesk, Salesforce, as well as countless private clients for special milestones such as weddings, birthdays, graduations, celebrations of life or just because. He has mounted experiences at respected venues such as Filoli, Ciel Creative Spaces, Henry J Kaiser Center for the Arts, The Bridgeyard, The Ebell of Santa Ana, Bloc 51, company offices, among other public venues and private estates. He brings a unique take to to the event world with his unique blend of professional and personal experiences. His eye for detail and penchant for authenticity was shaped by journalism, where he started his career at age 15. His imagination was crafted from television production and broadcasting. His relentless solutions-oriented nature and efficiency from freelancing in Hollywood. And his heart for people and hospitality shines from his Jamaican heart but was bolstered by non-profit work with the United Nations and faith.
Some of our work…
Explore a curated collection of our past work, where imagination meets strategy. Each project reflects our drive to deliver thoughtful, effective solutions.
An Boho-minimalist Birthday Supper Club
Private Client
We executed a fully-realized supper club experience from beginning to end. We handled branding, invites, coordination, decor, venue and all elements of production. The experience entailed a cocktail hour with rustic cheeses, amuse bouche, family-style main course, custom birthday cake and dessert activation. A live saxophonist serenaded guests as they ate, sealing the deal on this special milestone.
We brought together Black creatives to share their art and experience the power of connection. We partnered with Black business for every part of the experience, including activations, entertainment and a powerful community conversation.
UBUNTU: Black Creatives in Community
A Black Mango x PLZR Studios Event
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The rest happens when you pull up a chair.