Journey to Freedom:
A Juneteenth Celebration
Event Details
Date: Thursday, June 19, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM (ET)
Location: St. Francis Springs Prayer Center— 477 Grogan Rd, Stoneville, NC 27048
Ticket Price: $50
Registration Deadline: Thursday, June 5, 2025
Lodging Recommendation: Hampton Inn Eden— 724 S. Van Buren Road Eden, North Carolina 27288 USA
Special Guests:
Dr. Natasha Sistrunk Robinson
Leadership LINKS Visionary Founder & Author
Dr. Natasha Sistrunk Robinson is the President & CEO of T3 Leadership Solutions, Inc. and the Visionary Founder of Leadership LINKS, Inc. A U.S. Naval Academy graduate with advanced degrees from Gordon-Conwell and North Park Theological Seminary, she is a sought-after speaker, executive leadership coach, and author. With over 20 years of leadership experience across the military, government, academic, and nonprofit sectors, she also hosts A Sojourner’s Truth podcast and is a proud veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps.
We are kicking off the Journey to Freedom Global Leadership Experience Tour (Global LET) with a dynamic evening of celebration, music, food, and discussion.
Leadership LINKS invites you to a powerful evening reflecting on the historical significance of Juneteenth and its lessons for today. This immersive experience will include an exclusive documentary viewing, a curated dinner, and a live discussion with inspiring thought leaders.
What to Expect:
A viewing of the Juneteenth: Faith & Freedom documentary exploring the legacy of freedom
A specially curated dinner and table discussion designed by Dr. Gregory Thompson
Engaging discussion with Dr. Natasha Sistrunk Robinson & documentary host, Pastor Rasool Berry
Networking & fellowship with our Leadership LINKS Network over desserts and mocktails
Pastor Rasool Berry
Pastor & Documentary Host
Rasool Berry is the Teaching Pastor at The Bridge Church in Brooklyn, NY, and Director of Partnerships & Content Development at Our Daily Bread Ministries. He hosts the Where Ya From? podcast and is featured in the award-winning documentary Juneteenth: Faith & Freedom. A graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, Rasool writes on faith and culture, with work in Christianity Today, Relevant Magazine, and The Witness.
Dr. Gregory Thompson
Event Culinary Director & Theologian
Gregory Thompson is a scholar, writer, and artist focused on race, religion, and democracy. He is the Executive Director of Voices Underground, co-author of Reparations: A Christian Call to Repentance and Repair, and co-creator of Union: The Musical. Holding a Ph.D. from the University of Virginia, Gregory’s work explores the role of love in the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.