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

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.

Business attire requested.

What to Expect:

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

Mikhayah Johnson

Student & LINKS Leader

Mikhayah Johnson has been a LINKS Leader since 6th grade. Currently, she is a college student based in High Point, NC, majoring in Music with minors in Media Production, Entrepreneurship, and Event Management. She is passionate about blending creativity and strategy, aiming to build a career that bridges sound, storytelling, and experience design. Outside of academics, Mikhayah enjoys producing music, organizing events, and exploring photography and filmmaking.

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.