On Friday, February 23, Young Black Homeowners (YBH), partnering with the African American Leadership Forum (AALFWA), hosted the second Black Equity Ball. This red-carpet affair was created to honor the journey of current and future black homeowners as they embark on the experience of gaining first-time homeownership. The event showcased DJing, musical performances, vendors, a champagne toast, and a dinner catered by That Brown Girl Cooks! that set the tone for the evening. 

Northwest Tap Connection held their biannual fundraisers “Hard Times Require Furious Dancing,” at Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute on December 8th and 9th. The sold-out shows featured performances by current and past students, instructors, a group of roller skaters, and a singer. In addition to the performances, audience members could check out an exhibit featuring photos, art, and artifacts “designed to educate the observers about the Black experience of music, song, and dance.”

De’Aira Anderson engages in cross-departmental collaboration with various departments including corporate partnerships, hockey operations, and the executive office to tell meaningful stories that challenge the status quo in hockey and beyond.

Spectrum Dance Theater School Director Stephanie Guiland works to ensure every student has access to quality dance instruction and provides an outlet to youth who otherwise may be unsure how to express themselves. She’s been in her current position with the school since 2021, but worked alongside Artistic Director Donald Byrd as a guest instructor prior.