Left Turn Village

27/10/2026

Thank you to everyone who supported our inaugural LGBTQ+ Edition Freedom Rhymers Poetry Event. The energy was amazing!

Thank you to the amazing emcee, RADI, our featured performer, Tony Senoj, and our awesome open mic artists. Special shout out to our sponsors CHULO Underwear, Dread 2B Different, and Speechloud Enterprises and to the venue Suite Metuchen for hosting us.



ID Assorted pictures of people performing and attending the event

22/10/2026

Friendly reminder to prioritize your health! 💖 Regular screenings and mammograms save lives through early detection. Take a moment today to check in with yourself, schedule your annual screening, and encourage the women in your life to do the same. ✨ Your health and wellness always come first.

Image Description: Black and white photo of a woman lying on a bed with her left arm covering her breasts. Text reads Just a reminder that mammogramming your b***s is more important than Instagramming them and uses the hashtag BreastCancerAwareness

21/10/2026

Happy ! Today we celebrate all pronouns and honor the importance of respecting people’s pronouns as it’s linked to gender identity. Since pronouns are how we refer to someone in a conversation, it’s a really simple way to affirm their identity. Here are some pronouns you might come across that you may or may not be familiar with.

If you’re not sure of someone’s pronouns, you can always ask politely, 'What are your name pronouns?’ It’s also good practice to share your name and pronouns.



ID: Text reads "International Pronouns Day". Underneath are different colored shapes, each with a different set of pronouns: Per/Per/ Pers/ Perself, He/Him/His/Himself, She/Her/Hers/ Herself, They/Them/Theirs/Themself, Ve/Ver/Vis/ Verself, E/ Em/Eirs/Emself, Xe/Xem/Xyrs/Xyrself, No pronouns for me, I use any & all pronouns, and My pronouns have yet to be invented. The shape in the middle reads "What are your pronouns?"

19/10/2026

Big love and gratitude to our sponsor, SpeechLOUD Enterprises! Thank you for standing with us to celebrate authentic expression, diversity, and powerful voices at our LGBTQ+ poetry showcase. Your support helps create spaces where our stories can be heard loud and clear! ✨🎤 🩷❤️🧡💛💚🩵💙💜

SpeechLOUD Enterprises is a comprehensive, one-stop media, entertainment, and business branding agency. Their creative team specializes in bringing visions to life through a full range of multimedia services—including custom graphic design (logos, flyers, and business cards), videography, photography (portraits, fashion, and event coverage), web design, and audio production/DJing. Follow them or visit their website https://www.speechloud.com/

To become. Freedom Rhymer register here: https://frlgbtq.eventbrite.com!




Image Description: Logo for SpeechLOUD Enterprises against a light background, featuring stylized lettering with a vintage microphone and movie reel graphic elements.

19/10/2026

Big love and gratitude to our sponsor, CHULO Underwear! 🩲✨ All Freedom Rhymer contestants will receive a free gift of merchandise from CHULO! Want to step up to the mic and become a Freedom Rhymer yourself? Register here: https://frlgbtq.eventbrite.com

A huge thank you to CHULO underwear for standing with us to celebrate authentic expression, diversity, and powerful voices at our LGBTQ+ poetry showcase. Your support helps create spaces where our stories can be heard loud and clear! ✨🎤 🩷❤️🧡💛💚🩵💙💜

CHULO is a social enterprise and cultural clothing line dedicated to giving back to community-based organizations and marginalized youth. They put the “fun” in “FUNdraising”. 😆 Known for their bold, inclusive designs and community-first mission, CHULO embodies pride, confidence, and self-expres Go show them some love by following or visit their website at https://www.chulounderwear.nyc/!



Image Description
A muscular Black man posing in red boxer briefs with a white waistband with CHULO in black lettering, is standing confidently in front of dark wooden lockers.

19/10/2026

Big love and gratitude to our sponsor, Dread 2B Different! All Freedom Rhymer contestants will receive limited edition T-Shirt from D2BD. Thank you for standing with us to celebrate authentic expression, diversity, and powerful voices at our LGBTQ+ poetry showcase. Your support helps create spaces where our stories can be heard loud and clear! ✨🎤 🩷❤️🧡💛💚🩵💙💜

D2BD is an independent, Black-owned conscious streetwear brand. The apparel line features thought-provoking graphic tees, hoodies, and statement gear focusing on cultural awareness, social justice, and knowledge of self. Intentionally designed to celebrate Black and brown culture, it stands as a symbol of resilience, creativity, pride, and individuality within the community. Follow them or visit their website at https://dread2bdifferent.store/!

🎤 🏳️‍🌈Want to join the lineup and become a Freedom Rhymer? Sign up to perform here: https://frlgbtq.eventbrite.com



Image Description: A Black man and Black woman stand side by side wearing matching green t-shirts featuring a large heart graphics that reads "ONE LUV", posed outdoors in a city setting.

16/10/2026

3 slots left! 🏳️‍🌈🎤✨ Join us on Sunday, Oct 25 at 3:00 PM at Suite Metuchen for the ultimate Freedom Rhymers showcase, hosted by the unmatched RADI.

The Event:
The Contest: 5 poets, 5 minutes each, raw storytelling for top prizes. (Only 3 contestant slots left!)
🥇1st Place: $100 grand prize
🥈2nd Place: $50
🥉3rd Place: $25
ALL Contestants: Exclusive merchandise from event sponsors CHULO Underwear and Dread 2B Different and a complementary audience ticket for a guest.

🎤The Open Mic: First-come, first-served sign-ups in person & on Zoom.

📍
🎟️ Tickets & Slots: Https://
FRLGBTQ.eventbrite.com (Limited
availability! Sponsored tickets email:
[email protected])

Massive shoutout to our sponsors:
CHULO Underwear, Dread 2B Different, and SpeechLOUD




Image Description: A promotional event flyer for Freedom Rhymers Poetry Contest & Open Mic: LGBTQ+ Edition. Date is Sunday, October 25, at 3:00 PM at Suite Metuchen, located at 406 Main Street, Metuchen, NJ. Text also reads 3-poet slots remaining.

Celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month with an empowering poetry contest & open mic honoring q***r stories, culture, and community truth.

16/10/2026

3 slots left! 🏳️‍🌈🎤✨ Join us on Sunday, Oct 25 at 3:00 PM at Suite Metuchen for the ultimate Freedom Rhymers showcase, hosted by the unmatched .

The Event:
The Contest: 5 poets, 5 minutes each, raw storytelling for top prizes. (Only 3 contestant slots left!)
🥇1st Place: $100 grand prize
🥈2nd Place: $50
🥉3rd Place: $25
ALL Contestants: Exclusive merchandise from event sponsors and

🎤The Open Mic: First-come, first-served sign-ups in person & on Zoom.

📍 Where: Suite Metuchen (406 Main St,
Metuchen, NJ)
🎟️ Tickets & Slots: Https://
FRLGBTQ.eventbrite.com (Limited
availability! Sponsored tickets email:
[email protected])

Massive shoutout to our sponsors:
, , and

15/10/2026

is an annual national day of action held on the third Thursday of October which is . It’s a day to honor victims, celebrate the resilience of survivors, and pledge our commitment to ending intimate partner violence. 💜

If you or someone you know is experiencing abuse, know that you are not alone, and help is available. Text "START" to 88788 or visit thehotline.org.



ID: Diverse group of six smiling people of different races and genders, wearing purple and holding balloons. They hold signs that read, "WE STAND WITH SURVIVORS" and "1 IN 3 WOMEN EXPERIENCE INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE IN THEIR LIFETIME," along with the hashtag "WEAR PURPLE." Large text at the top says "PURPLE THURSDAY." The graphic includes text that says "Wear Purple to Support Survivors"

15/10/2026

🏳️‍🌈🎤✨ We are closing out with a bang! Join us on Sunday, Oct 25 at 3:00 PM at Suite Metuchen for the ultimate Freedom Rhymers showcase, hosted by the incredible .

What’s going down:
The Contest: 5 poets, 5 minutes each, raw storytelling for top prizes. (Contestant slots open now!)
🥇1st Place: $100 grand prize
🥈2nd Place: $50
🥉3rd Place: $25

All Contestants: Exclusive merchandise from event sponsor and

🎤The Open Mic: First-come, first-served sign-ups in person & on Zoom.

📍 Where: Suite Metuchen (406 Main St,
Metuchen, NJ)
🎟️ Tickets & Slots: Https://
FRLGBTQ.eventbrite.com (Limited
availability! Sponsored tickets email:
[email protected])

Massive shoutout to our sponsors:
, , and