The conversation began politely, then somebody questioned the entire system and ruined everyone’s chances of getting home early. In Parlour of Minds, ideas pass through the room faster than refreshments, and nobody came merely to nod along.

Progress has always required places where Black people could gather, think freely, exchange knowledge, and imagine beyond the limits imposed upon them. This gathering honors the conversations that sharpened minds, strengthened communities, and turned private reflection into collective movement.