Our mission is to shed light on the positive impact immigrants have in this country and on our collective culture.
If you agree - show your support. 100% of proceeds from the sale of NINS merchandise and speaking events will go to support immigrants
Spicy Soiree Tickets On Sale!
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Spicy Soiree Tickets On Sale! 〰️
🌶️ Spicy Soiree Tickets Now On SALE! 🌶️
Join No Immigrants No Spice, Chef Reem Assil, and Merkado for an unforgettable evening celebrating the people, stories, and flavors of immigration
The night includes:
🍽️ Dinner by Chef Reem Assil of Reem's California
🔥 Small bites and desserts from Executive Chef Lorenzo Caamal of Merkado
🍹 Cocktails by Merkado
🎭 Live performances and thoughtful programming
🛍️ Our first-ever Spicy Soiree market featuring vendors, makers, and artists
Known for BBQ Without Borders, NINS brings people together around food to change hearts and minds — one plate at a time. The Spicy Soiree is a more intimate gathering designed to spark connection and conversation, with proceeds supporting our mission and making the 2027 BBQ Without Borders possible.
This is a limited-capacity event and it's expected to sell out — get your tickets before they're gone!
A reduced-price "entertainment-only" ticket is available to expand access — see ticket options for details.
Want to shop in person?
Visit our partners at oaklandish and oaktown spice shop to grab your gear in person (Oaklandish carries NINS Ts and hoodies, and Oaktown Spice carries our pins.)
Wearing NINS isn’t just a look, it’s a walking statement of solidarity and a commitment to keeping our communities safe!
Thank you for BBQ 2025!
BBQ Without Borders is a day to show unity, cultivating a space where immigrants can celebrate their culture’s positive additions to our society.
Immigrants have long contributed valuable sustainable practices, from eco-friendly farming to a deep respect for nature, helping us “cook up” a more sustainable future.
Thanks to our talented chefs, performers, and team, this year we were able to raise money for our resilience fund and celebrate the diversity of our community. With the Unity Council, we were able to distribute $27,385.50 via microgrants to our community! Download the PDF below to learn how those funds were dismissed, or click to learn more about our day of festivities!
Thank you to our sponsors for making BBQ Without Borders 2025 Happen!
Meet Vibha Gupta
M.D and Founder of No Immigrants No Spice. Dr. Gupta started NINS to “positively channel frustration and create something” that combines her passion for food, culture, and people.
No Immigrants No Spice (NINS) fundraises to support organizations working to improve the lives of immigrants, advance immigrant rights, and create humane immigration laws. Since its founding, NINS has raised funds to support Oakland's undocumented restaurant workers, BIPOC family farmers, vulnerable postpartum mothers, and LGBTQ immigrants. Dr. Gupta is available as a keynote speaker, small group facilitator and at live events.
BBQ Without Borders 2023 Was a Huge Success!
With the partnership of the Unity Council, we were able to distribute 30k in microgrants to the community!
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Looking to show your support in smaller format? Add our custom made pins to your bags, jackets, and hats!
Enjoy our vintage 2019 BBQ without Borders design, created by Parker Jones, printed with our partner Oaklandish
Classic fit t-shirt
100% cotton
Female model Reyna is wearing a size small, Female Model Reem is wearing a size medium, male model is wearing an XL
Black t shirt with multicolored design
Impact!
✨ All proceeds support the Midwest Immigration Bond Fund for purchases made through March 2026
🎁 First 20 orders receive a free NINS lanyard
📦 Free shipping on orders over $50