Juneteenth is this Thursday, June 19 — Last Call to Join Us! 🖤

Honouring the past, empowering the future — together.

It’s Almost Here: Juneteenth 2025

📅 Thursday, June 19
🕔 5:00–8:00 PM
📍 MH3 Collective (Suite 600), 366 Adelaide St W, Toronto, M5V 1R9

Join us for an unforgettable evening of reflection, culture, and community, celebrating Black resilience through storytelling, art, and collective joy.

🌟 Theme

The Rhythm of Liberation:
Black American Voices, Stories & Culture in the Ongoing Journey to Freedom

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🎤 Full Lineup of Performers & Speakers

🎙️ Emcee: Jermaine Henry
MC & Creative Facilitator at JermaineHenry.CA
A mental health advocate and creative force blending performance with healing. Jermaine brings joy, depth, and connection to every space he enters.

🎤 Keynote Speaker: Dr. Laurie J. Samuel
Criminologist, Founder of Cupid’s Sting
A global advocate and expert on policing and gender-based violence, Dr. Samuel has shaped policy and practice from Washington to the Caribbean. Now a faculty member at Sheridan College, she brings deep insight into justice, equity, and safety.

🔥 Keynote and Fireside Chat: Kesha Christie
TEDx Speaker & Award-Winning Storyteller, Talkin’ Tales
Bringing African and Caribbean stories to life through vibrant performance and cultural education.

🎭 Performers:

• Nomo
  Spoken Word Artist, Singer/Songwriter, and Trauma-Informed Writer
  With a mix of theatrical flair and heartfelt truth, Nomo’s words call us into empathy, reflection, and swagger-filled healing.

• Lola Durodola
  Poet
  A multidisciplinary artist channelling raw emotion into poetry, spoken word, and rap, advocating for the oppressed and embracing deep connection.

• Xenoah Yesiyah
  Percussionist, Poet, Spoken Word Artist, Emcee/Rapper
  Merging traditional West African drumming with powerful lyricism, Xenoah uses art to uplift, educate, and inspire.

⏳ HURRY! LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER!

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