Pinkster is the oldest black holiday in the United States, a Dutch Pentecost tradition that transformed into vibrant African celebration. The holiday thrived throughout the 1700's, a brief reprieve amidst the horrors of enslavement. 

I worked with TRANSART Inc. to produce their third annual Pinkster celebration with three days of uplifting programming and incorporated new elements of wellness, spirituality, and community involvement. The highlight of the event was a special rest sermon delivered by Tricia Hersey, New York Times Bestselling Author of "Rest is Resistance: A Manifesto" and founder of The Nap Ministry. 

Attendance doubled from last year with over 400 people joining to share the join and learn about this often overlooked history. 

The 2025 TRANSART Inc. Pinkster Celebration built on the 2024 success with another fantastic guest speaker, Cole Arthur Riley, instant New York Times bestselling author of This Here Flesh: Spirituality, Liberation, and the Stories That Make Us and Black Liturgies: Prayers, Poems, and Meditations for Staying Human.