Omekongo Dibinga Dr. Omékongo Dibinga, CSP, is the author of the bestselling book Lies About Black People: How to Combat Racist Stereotypes and Why it Matters (foreword by Dr. Michael Eric Dyson). He’s the author of the upcoming book entitled Trigger Words: how political language has made America less inclusive…
Marcell Johnson Marcell Johnson is a transformational artist, speaker, and life coach whose work bridges music, mentorship, and media. He is the founder of Back 2 Purpose (B2P), a youth mentoring program that partners with schools across Western Pennsylvania to teach social-emotional learning and purpose discovery. Through this work, Marcell…
Rena Branson Rena Branson (they/them) is a Jewish composer, ritual leader, and educator who uplifts personal and collective healing through song. They founded A Queer Nigun Project (aqueernigunproject.org), which organizes singing events for LGBTQIA+ folks and sends audio content to people in the Jewish community who are incarcerated. Rena writes…
Marilyn Walker A Comedian. A Rebel. A Courageous Spark of Joy: Marilyn Walker expresses her passion for a just and sustainable planet through songwriting and activist advocacy. Her eclectic background of ecosystem science, renewable energy, and activism drives her striking lyrics and enthusiastic performances. She cooks up a blend of…
Lord Goldie and Foundation Mecca (Da'Healerz) Da’ Healerz are Lord Goldie and Foundation Mecca — two established Nashville emcees changing the narrative of hip hop. Their debut EP — 'Heal Talk' — explores topics of mental health, wellness, and our relationships with self and others. Listeners are empowered to go…
Amber Epps HollyHood is a seasoned hip hop artist, educator, interdisciplinary visual, and healing and spiritual arts practitioner based in Pittsburgh. Described by a fan as “a cross between Missy Elliott and Cardi B,” her work blends modern hip hop with an old school sensibility, what she defines as adult…
David Borné David Borné is a Nashville based independent singer/songwriter/artist who has been singing for his supper for over 20 years. After honing his skills in bar bands from Louisiana to Tennessee, Borné burst on the songwriting scene in Nashville with the release of his 2016 debut, Break My Heart,…
Camille Sledge Camille Sledge is a prominent figure in Phoenix's music and education scene, serving as a co-founder and leader of the School of Hip Hop PHX (SOHH), a nonprofit organization established in 2014 with her husband, William Feggins. She currently sings as the lead vocalist for 16-piece big band…
Gregg Griffin Gregg Griffin, Jr. is a Talented and Gifted Music Instructor in the Vermilion Parish School System with nearly 20 years of experience as a music educator, performer, and cultural advocate. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Music Education from Northwestern State University and a Master’s degree in Music…
Kennedy Pugh Kennedy Pugh is founder of Music for the Cause, a mission‑driven music collective that began as a grassroots effort to spotlight suicide prevention and has since evolved into a powerful amplifier for health equity and social‑justice issues affecting communities of color. Blending soulful performance, personal storytelling, and collaborative…
