What is
Liberation Table?
Liberation Table is an opportunity for Black people of the African Diaspora to host family and friends over a traditional meal with African roots — both in Black History Month and on Juneteenth — and to reflect upon our history of innovation, strength, and overcoming oppression. That said, we encourage you to celebrate Liberation Table on any day that is personally or culturally meaningful to you.
How to Practice Liberation Table
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The Liberation Table Guide serves as a manual on how to practice Liberation Table from A to Z. It includes stories, poems, rituals, and discussion questions. The content within the Guide was heavily influenced by the Keti Koti Table created by Merdeces Zandwijken and Machiel Keestra.
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Liberation Table can be held in community spaces or your own home. Hosts can facilitate the Liberation Table practice or choose guest(s) to do so. Tables can also be cohosted.
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Complete the Sugar Fast 2-3 days before your table. We fast not only to remember the abundance of sweetness in our lives but to also honor the suffering of our ancestors and to acknowledge the many people who continue to suffer under the oppressive system that is the sugar industry.
Donate To
Liberation Table
All donations are greatly appreciated and will support us in hosting Liberation Tables in 2025! Donations are tax-deductible through the Arts Council of Greater New Haven.