Juneteenth is more than a holiday — it is a reckoning, a celebration, and a call to continue the work. This workshop invites participants into a meaningful exploration of Juneteenth's origins, its historical significance, and its continued relevance in the lives of Black Americans and the broader pursuit of freedom and equity in this country.

Through historical overview, community reflection, and guided discussion, participants will move beyond surface-level recognition of June 19th and develop a deeper, more personal relationship with what this day represents — and what it demands of us today.

What You'll Leave the Space With:

• A thorough understanding of the history and origins of Juneteenth, including the events, people, and conditions that shaped it

• Context for understanding how Juneteenth connects to ongoing movements for Black liberation, civil rights, and racial equity

• An appreciation for Juneteenth as a living, evolving cultural touchstone — not simply a historical moment frozen in time

• Practices for honoring and observing Juneteenth in ways that are intentional, informed, and community-centered

• A personal understanding of what freedom means to you and how you are called to contribute to its ongoing pursuit in your workplace, family, and community

Our Ancestors' wildest dreams include the ability for us to be well and experience joy as we pursue our goals and share in community. This workshop centers holistic wellness for Black professionals by creating intentional space for rest, reflection, and community. Through a series of guided exercises and honest community conversations, participants are supported in building a personalized self and community care plan that honors both their individual needs and their collective responsibility to one another.

What You'll Leave With:

• A completed personal self-care plan that addresses your holistic wellness — mind, body, and spirit

• Tools and frameworks for building and sustaining community care within your ERG and beyond

• Language and strategies for setting boundaries and prioritizing wellness without guilt

• A stronger sense of connection to your colleagues and a shared commitment to collective wellbeing.

Get ready to test your knowledge, celebrate our culture, and connect with colleagues in a way that's equal parts educational and entertaining! Black Jeopardy is an interactive game show experience designed to honor the richness of Black history, culture, and contributions — from the silver screen to the sports court, from civil rights milestones to revolutionary inventions that changed the world.

Whether you're a trivia champion or just here for the vibes, this is your chance to learn, laugh, and bond over the legacy that continues to shape our lives every day.

How It Works

Each office location will field their own team, competing against other offices in true Jeopardy fashion. Teams will respond to questions on a rotating basis, giving every office a fair shot to represent and rack up points. Dio Aldridge and the Chosen Collective team will moderate all questions and manage the scoreboard — so all you have to do is bring your knowledge and your competitive spirit!

Categories

• 🎭 The Stage — Lights, camera, action! Test your knowledge of iconic Black films, television shows, Broadway productions, and the trailblazing

performers who brought them to life.

• ♠️ Gameplay — From the basketball court to the card table, this category covers the sports we love, the games we play, and the legends who

made history doing it.

• ✊🏾 Juneteenth & Civil Rights — How well do you know the moments, movements, and people that defined the fight for freedom and equality? This

one's for the culture.

•💡 Black Inventors — We literally cannot live without them. Celebrate the brilliant minds behind the innovations and discoveries that continue to

shape modern life.

• 🎵 Music History & Pop Culture — From the blues and jazz to hip-hop and R&B, this category spans the genres, artists, and cultural moments that

defined generations and moved the world.

• ✨ Literary Giants — Celebrate the authors, poets, and storytellers whose words challenged, inspired, and transformed literature and society. From Langston Hughes to Toni Morrison and beyond, their voices still echo.

In  a diverse workplace where people bring multiple identities, experiences, personalities, skills, and professional roles, we must be even more committed to the practice of community care. Through this workshop series, participants engage the concept of Emotional Intelligence through a lens that centers inclusion, increased self and communal awareness. 

• Part 1 of this workshop introduces emotional intelligence (EQ) as a framework to develop increased awareness and management of our actions.

We will complete a self-awareness inventory to explore our emotional narratives and create strategies to communicate our needs and boundaries with others.

• Part 2 will explore how social identity and power contextualize the nature of our EQ in communication and relationships with others. We will

expand upon the tools learned in Part 1 by learning to respond to common microaggressions through a practice of cultural humility and identity

consciousness.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was not the sole builder. This dynamic presentation and workshop highlights and honors the individuals who served as major contributors and architects of the Civil Rights and Freedom Movements — visionaries and organizers who shaped the course of history but are rarely centered in the retelling of it. Participants will examine how sexism, classism, and the politics of respectability determined who was allowed to be visible, credited, and recognized as a "leader" — and whose contributions were deliberately pushed to the margins.

Through honest discussion and guided reflection, participants will reconnect with a fuller, more complete picture of this history and begin identifying meaningful ways to carry the work forward in their own lives.

What You'll Walk Away With:

• A richer and more expansive understanding of the Civil Rights and Freedom Movements that goes beyond the names and faces most commonly

taught

• Knowledge of key unsung architects — including women, queer individuals, and working-class organizers — whose labor and vision were

foundational to the movement

• A critical lens for understanding how sexism, classism, and respectability politics have historically shaped — and continue to shape — whose

leadership is recognized and valued

• Practical, personally meaningful ways to contribute to the ongoing dream of racial equity and civil rights within your personal and professional life

There is so much to learn from the lived experiences, approaches, and writings left by the Kings. In this workshop, participants will explore the historical impact of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King, examining how their experiences, values, and philosophies shaped their perspectives and life's work. Mrs. King often does not get enough credit and recognition for her impact, so her words and work are centered. Through reflection and discussion, we will draw meaningful connections between their legacy and our own lives today.

What You'll Leave With:

• A deeper understanding of the Kings' individual and collective legacy and their lasting impact on society

• Knowledge of key philosophies, writings, and approaches that continue to shape movements for justice and equity

• A personal sense of how you can contribute to and carry forward the Kings' dream in your own life and community

This workshop is a celebration and a storied truth telling — honoring the trailblazing icons and ancestors who led movements, cultivated life-saving community spaces, and who often looked fly doing it. Participants will receive a rich, in-depth history lesson on often overlooked and hidden Black LGBTQIA+ figures and acts of resistance. We will also explore the concept of intersectionality and how it continues to shape the lived realities of Black LGBTQIA+ people today.

What You'll Leave With:

• A broader and more inclusive understanding of Black history that centers LGBTQIA+ voices and contributions

• Knowledge of key figures, moments, and movements that have been historically marginalized or erased

• A working understanding of intersectionality and how it applies to identity, community, and lived experience

• Greater capacity to show up as an informed, affirming ally and advocate within your workplace and community