CHARLOTTE NEW YORK CITY DETROIT LOS ANGELES HOUSTON
The Road to ESSENCE Tour is a national event series that will create space for Black liberation and coalition-building; unite communities around shared values of justice and equity; celebrate arts, entertainment, and culture; and amplify action-oriented ways for folks to fight back in this time of political extremism. This four-city tour is hosted by SisterSong and the Global Black Economic Forum. SisterSong is a national Reproductive Justice organization engaged in movement building and shifting culture for the culture. Alongside the Global Black Economic Forum, which focuses on economic justice and inclusion for Black and marginalized communities, both organizations advocate for systemic change to improve the lives of marginalized communities. At the intersection of culture, politics, and community, the Road to ESSENCE Tour will bring musical performances, panel discussions, activations, celebrity speakers, and more to Miami, Atlanta, Los Angeles, Houston, and New Orleans. It will also build hype for the ESSENCE Festival and bring the energy and joy of the festival to people all over the country.
On the first stop of the Road To Essence national tour in Charlotte, North Carolina, in partnership with The Global Black Economic Forum, SisterSong welcomes Carl Thomas and Sunshine Anderson — two artists who have been using their voices to tell stories and uplift the culture — to the movement.
At this Road To Essence Charlotte stop, we'll be gathering in community in the name of Economic Justice, Black Liberation, and Reproductive Freedom. Because in this moment, our healing, liberation, and joy are NON-NEGOTIABLE.
After powerful conversation and community connection, join us as we gather, organize, and build the future we all deserve, grounded in Joy and Liberation.
April 12 | 2–5:30PM
NineEighteenNine Studio Gallery @ VAPA, 700 North Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28202
