An entryway for February gatherings
FEBRUARY 24–26 | In-person & hybrid sessions
Black Liberation Lecture Series
Liberation Through Storytelling
The Weight of the Wait — The Power of Transformation
📍 LOCATION: POLK STABLES • 1533 LEWIS ST, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46202
WHAT TO EXPECT
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Inspiring Lecture on Intentional Rest
Hear firsthand how 31 days of stillness reshaped mind, body, and spirit.
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Moderated Q&A
Ask your questions and engage in an open, guided conversation with Anthony.
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Practical Takeaways
Walk away with simple practices you can apply to your own rest journey.
04
Community Connection
Meet others who are exploring resilience, reflection, and renewal.
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A Fresh Perspective on Rest
Discover how slowing down can be a radical act of strength.
WHAT YOU’LL EXPERIENCE
Here’s what you’ll experience
A focused, reflective format built for study, witness, and collective care.
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Moderated Q&A
Ask your questions and engage in an open, guided conversation with conveners and speakers.
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Practical Takeaways
Walk away with practices and frames you can apply across organizing and storytelling.
MEET THE LINEUP
SAINT TREY WOODEN
CO-HOST LECTURER
Black queer writer, poet, and organizer from Brooklyn and founder of Notes from the Undrowned. His work explores politics, memory, and Black liberation through personal
narrative and cultural analysis, rooted in Black radical thought.
SASADYA JAYDE
CO-HOST LECTURER
Black Mexican American lesbian writer, independent Black Women’s Studies researcher, and founder of The Gathering. Her work spans literary analysis, speculative fiction, and poetry, rooted in the erotic as a regenerative, disruptive force.
TIRUS
MODERATOR
Tirus is a professional conversationalist and host of The Journey Up podcast. As founder of Everybody’s Somebody, he creates meaningful conversations and experiences that inspire people to embrace their value, power, and purpose.
RAY ACHILLE
MINDFUL MOMENT
Raymond Achille is the Founder and CEO of Balance Period, a whole-person wellness company focused on physical, mental, and emotional health. He helps individuals and organizations navigate life mindfully and prioritize generational wellness.
ANTHONY MURDOCK II
PRESENTER
a purpose driven, action oriented, servant leader and proud product of Indianapolis, In! Murdock is a lawyer, university lecturer and business coach who empowers entrepreneurial superstars to win championships through storytelling!
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Intention happens in moments of witness and work; story turns patience into power.
Got Question?
WE'VE GOT ANSWERS
Everything you need to know before joining. From format to accessibility and how to contribute — this section clears it up so you can RSVP with confidence.
Is the event free?
This convening is donation-supported. Tickets are free to claim; donations help sustain programming and honor speaker labor.
Will there be a recording available?
Recordings will be shared selectively; access details and any archival policies will be provided to ticket holders.
Who should attend this event?
Those committed to serious study of Black storywork, organizers, cultural workers, and people seeking intellectual community grounded in liberation.
...READY TO REFLECT, RECHARGE, AND RECONNECT?
Step Into Rest. Step Into Renewal.
Discover lessons from intentional storywork and collective study — join a learning space that centers care, rigor, and collective futures.
RESERVE YOUR SPOT
Free RSVP + Q&A experience.
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