On June 21, 2025, Days of Dialogue was proud to support and facilitate community conversations during the Empowerment Congress’ Juneteenth Day of Dialogue & Celebration, held at The Beehive in South Los Angeles.
More than 150 participants and 20 Facilitators came together under the theme:
“Educate. Engage. Empower: Resilience in the Face of Chaos.”
We are deeply grateful to the Empowerment Congress for inviting us to support this important event, and to everyone who made the day a success—from volunteers and facilitators to speakers and community partners.
Key Highlights from the Day
🎤 Keynote speaker Maya Wiley reminded us:
“Don’t leave your power on the table.”
💬 Participants reflected on:
- What resilience means in times of political and social chaos
- Tools passed down from ancestors: faith, storytelling, creativity, resistance
- The power of music, art, and cultural memory to keep us grounded and hopeful
🎶 Songs like “A Change is Gonna Come”, “What’s Going On”, and “Man in the Mirror” sparked deep emotion and connection across generations.
What We Heard in the Room:
“We have survived for over 400 years. We can do four more.”
“I love resilience, but I hate the cause of it.”
“Faithful with trust—if you believe things will work out, they will.”
“There is value in dialogue.”
Let’s Keep the Conversations Going
Dialogue is more than a moment. It’s a movement.
You can help keep it going:
- 👉 Host a dialogue in your community, workplace, or school
- 🧠 Join our facilitator network or training programs
- ❤️ Make a gift to support this work year-round
📅 Schedule a Dialogue
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📸 View Photos/Videos from the Event
Thank You
Thank you again to the Empowerment Congress and everyone who made this year’s Juneteenth gathering so meaningful. We look forward to continuing this work—together.
With appreciation,
On behalf of the Days of Dialogue Team
