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2025 EVENT SCHEDULE

(Itinerary subject to change without notice.)

DAY ONE (tuesday, june 17)

Welcome to Galveston

3:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Registration

Stop by to check in, grab your badge, and pick up your gift bag. We’ll have a spot set up to make it easy for everyone.

6:00 pm – 7:00 PM

Tea with Karen

For the first 25 people who arrive, join Karen for a relaxed tea session. It’s a chance to wind down with some good conversation and a variety of teas.

7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Welcome Reception, Introduction (Meal included)

Let’s get things started with a casual welcome gathering. You’ll have the chance to meet others and settle into the retreat atmosphere.

8:30 PM – 11:00 PM

Movie Screening (optional) (Snacks and Treats)

We’ll finish the evening with a cozy movie night. The film will tie into the retreat’s themes, giving us something to reflect on as we wind down for the night.

DAY TWO (WEDNESDAY, JUNE 18)

Empowerment Through Knowledge

6:00 AM – 7:00 AM

Basic Swim with Cullen (Group 1, Limit 15)

7:00 AM – 8:00 AM

Basic Swim with Cullen (Group 2, Limit 15)

7:00 AM – 8:00 AM

Yoga with Lindsey

Start your day with a gentle yoga session to get your mind and body ready for the day ahead.

    8:30 AM – 10:30 AM

    Breakfast Buffet

    Breakfast Buffet (8:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m.) Start your mornings off right and enjoy a delicious breakfast buffet, keeping you energized for all the exciting activities ahead!

      10:30 AM – 12:30 PM

      Free Time

      This is your time to explore Galveston however you like. You can head to the beach, book a spa treatment, or just go for a bike ride around the area.

      12:30 PM – 2:30 PM

      Keynote Session: The History of Juneteenth

      Dr. Carr and Dr. Black will lead an insightful talk about Juneteenth and its place in African American history. It’s a great opportunity to learn and reflect.

      2:30 PM – 3:30 PM

      Book Signing (Dr. Black and Tiffany Aliche)

      3:30 PM – 5:00 PM

      Made Whole with Tiffany (The Budgetnista) Aliche

      5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

      Thriving in These Times with Amber Cabral

      7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

      Ancestral Ritual with Dr. Black (dress code: all white) (Meal included)
      Join Dr. Daniel Black for a meaningful ancestral ritual in honor of those who came before us. It’s a time for reflection and connection.

      9:00 PM – 10:00 PM

      Evening Yoga with Lindsey

      End the day with a peaceful yoga session, giving you space to reflect on the day’s experiences.

      Day Three (Juneteenth – THURSDAY, JUNE 19)

      Juneteenth Celebration

      6:00 AM – 7:00 AM

      Basic Swim with Cullen (Group 1, Limit 15)

      7:00 AM – 8:00 AM

      Basic Swim with Cullen (Group 2, Limit 15)

      8:30 AM – 10:30 AM

      Breakfast Buffet

      Join us for our daily delicious breakfast buffet, keeping you energized for all the exciting activities ahead!

      10:30 AM — TBD

      Freedom Walk Tour and the Reading of General Order No. 3 led by Dr. Greg Carr 

      Led by Dr. Greg Carr, we will visit the site where General Order No. 3 was read by Gordon Granger freeing the last remaining enslaved.

      Freedom Walk Tour (Map)

      3:00 PM — 5:00 PM

      Bid Whist Workshop with Lamont Jones (Optional)

      4:00 PM — 5:00 PM

      Line-dancing Workshop with B.Phlat (Optional)

      6:00 PM – 11:00 PM

      Game Night & Karaoke Hosted by B Phlat and Wild Bill (Meal Included)

      After a day of learning, we’ll relax with a fun game night hosted by J. Anthony Brown. Whether you’re into Spades, Bid Whist, or karaoke, it’s sure to be a good time.

      DAY FOUR (FRIDAY, JUNE 20)

      Farewell Gathering

      7:30 AM – 8:30 AM

      Morning Yoga with Lindsey

      We’ll start the day with one last yoga session to leave you feeling refreshed and ready for the day.

      8:30 AM – 10:30 AM

      Farewell Breakfast

      We’ll gather one last time for breakfast to share what we’ve learned and experienced. It’s a chance to reflect and say goodbye.

      11:00 AM — Until

      Group Picture

      Before we part ways, we’ll gather for a group photo on the circular steps to remember the experience.