Spilling the Tea: From the Capitol to the Courtroom
About this Event
Before the parties. Before the concerts. Before the weekend gets going.
Come get the tea.
Join Power Coalition for Equity and Justice and our powerful partners for Spilling the Tea, a one-of-a-kind gathering during Essence Festival weekend where culture, community, and conversation come together.
We’re bringing together movement leaders, elected officials, advocates, media voices, faith leaders, and organizers from Louisiana and across the South to break down what’s happening, what’s at stake, and how we can build power together.
Expect real talk, live podcast recordings, DJs, special guests, giveaways, prizes, interactive activations, and opportunities to connect with people shaping the future of our communities.
Whether you’re deeply involved or just trying to stay informed, this is the place to get the information, inspiration, and connections you need before you head out to enjoy the rest of your Essence weekend.
The tea isn’t just what happened. The tea is what we’re going to do about it.
You can attend all day or some of the day, but you don't want to miss this.
Space is limited. Registration is required. RSVP today.
Agenda
🕑: 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Registration & Tea and Pastries
Info: Check in, grab a cup of tea, explore the Power Tea Lounge, meet partners from across the South, and ease into the day.
🕑: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Move Where? The Politics of Displacement
Info: For generations, Black communities have fought to stay rooted in the places we call home. Today, rising housing costs, skyrocketing insurance rates, climate change, and neighborhood change are forcing families to ask a difficult question: Move where? Join us for a conversation about protecting our communities, preserving our culture, and building a future where people aren't forced to leave home to survive. *Time is subject to change.
🕑: 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Lunch
🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:30 PM
Steeped in Justice: Voting Rights, Democracy, and Callais in the South
Info: Join the Legal Defense Fund and Power Coalition for a vibrant discussion on the fight for our democracy in the wake of Louisiana v. Callais.
Lunch provided.
🕑: 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Healing Tea: A Conversation About Black Women's Wellness
Info: *Time is subject to change.
🕑: 04:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Happy Hour
Info: Refreshments, music, and conversation as we close out the day. It's a chance to reconnect with old friends, meet new people, and celebrate the power of being in community before heading out to enjoy the rest of your ESSENCE weekend. *Time is subject to change.
🕑: 10:00 AM - 06:00 PM
Spill Your Tea Lounge
Info: The Spill Your Tea Lounge is an interactive space designed for conversation, connection, and community voice. Created as a comfortable lounge experience, the space will invite attendees to pause between sessions, share their perspectives, and engage with the issues impacting their communities.
Participants will be invited to share their thoughts on voting rights, representation, redistricting, education, economic opportunity, housing, and the future of their communities. Through video testimonials, written reflections, and interactive activities, attendees will have an opportunity to tell us what they want elected officials, policymakers, and movement leaders to hear.
Where is it happening?
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