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10/27/2026

Highlights from Spill the (Yemeni) Chai ☕️🎤

This month we came together at Matari Coffee for an evening of poetry, spoken word, music, and conversations centering Palestine, Sudan, Congo, Iran, and Kashmir.

From the stories shared on the mic to the conversations in between performances, the night was a beautiful reminder of the importance of creating spaces where we can listen, learn, and support one another.

A big thank you to everyone who performed, opened up, listened, and helped bring this space to life ❤️

Stay tuned for our next gathering ☕️

10/23/2026

The unofficial SYT community book club 🙈 DM if you’re interested in attending! The venue will be a cafe in Toronto. Swipe to see what book we’re reading 👉

Note that you are not required to read the book to attend- we will share link to a PDF and have excerpts/summaries prepared so you can get a taste of this seasons book! 🍂

Have you read The Wretched of the Earth? Let us know 👇

10/21/2026

Speak Your Truth is partnering with MIFF to support their screening of Conversation With The Sea, directed by Palestinian producer and director Muayad Alayan.

About the Film: A 60-year-old Palestinian man in Jerusalem is ordered to pay a debt for his son, believed drowned 20 years ago. With no death record found, he searches to uncover the truth about what happened.

Tickets can be purchased at MIFF link in bio! We hope to see you on October 30, 2026 ⭐️

10/19/2026

Photo dump from Spill the (Yemeni) Chai ☕️🎤

Last week we came together at Matari Coffee for an evening of poetry, spoken word, music, and conversations centering Palestine, Sudan, Congo, Iran, and Kashmir.

From the stories shared on the mic to the conversations between performances, the night was a reminder of how important it is to have spaces where we can listen, learn, and show up for one another.

A huge thank you to everyone who performed, shared their stories, listened, and helped make this space possible ❤️

Stay tuned for our next event ☕️

10/13/2026

Join us on Wednesday October 14th Matari Coffee in Ridgeway plaza for our Spill the (Yemeni) Chai series. This month we are hosting an open-mic to center voices for solidarity against imperialism and settler colonialism.

The event is free, and walk-ins are welcome though we encourage you to register through the link in our bio. Performers must register via the link in our bio before October 13th!

We encourage guests to arrive no later than 7pm as seats fills fast. See you there!

10/09/2026

10/05/2026

☕️ Spill the (Yemeni) Chai with Matari Coffee Open Mic for Palestine, Sudan, Congo & Kashmir is back 🎤

What happens when we create space to listen, learn, reflect, and speak our truth?

Join us for an intentional evening of poetry, spoken word, music, art, and conversation, centering the experiences and struggles of communities in Palestine, Sudan, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Kashmir.

In a space for youth, artists, and community members, we’ll come together to share stories, honour lived experiences, and explore what solidarity can look like through creative expression.

🗓️ Wednesday, October 14
🕖 6:30PM
📍 Matari Café, Mississauga

Guests will also have the opportunity to donate to a charity of their choice through the registration form.

Registration link in bio! 🔗

Mississauga