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A One-Day Conference on the Orisha Tradition in an Era of Global Change and Crisis

  • Renaissance New York Harlem Hotel 233 West 125th Street New York, NY, 10027 United States (map)

Reuniting of African Descendants (ROAD) is a proud co-sponsor of the Collective Aśe Conference on a transformative, intergenerational gathering rooted in ancestral practice, sacred leadership, and the divine technologies of the African Diaspora.

This convening emerges at a time of global unrest, ecological grief, and spiritual urgency. And yet, our traditions have always offered us direction, dignity, and divine technology for navigating crisis and reclaiming joy.

We show up for this moment because:
🕯️ Spiritual leadership is liberation work
🧬 Unity is not a destination; it’s a practice
💫 Black trans and queer people of African descent hold sacred keys to our collective becoming

What to Expect:

  • Keynotes & Conversations with priestesses, historians, and elders

  • Workshops exploring faith, freedom, and our global condition

  • Art Exhibition & Cultural Marketplace

  • Children’s Playroom (Ages 5+) – volunteer-staffed and care-centered

  • Lunch provided for all attendees.

🎟️ Sponsored Tickets Available through ROAD

We are offering a limited number of sponsored tickets for Black trans, queer, and gender-expansive cultural and spiritual organizers who would benefit from attending but face financial barriers.

👉🏾 To request a sponsored ticket, email: info@theroadproject.org
Subject line: “Collective Aśe RSVP”

Want to Purchase a Ticket or Register as a Vendor?

All are welcome to register for the conference or apply as a vendor using the link below:
🔗 Register or Apply as a Vendor Here

Spaces are filling up; don’t wait to secure your spot!

🙌🏾 Why This Gathering Matters

This is more than a conference. It’s a sacred call. A ritual of return. A place to remember what we carry and to practice the unity that will guide us forward. Whether you walk with the Orisha tradition or feel the pull of spirit and community in your bones, this is for you.

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