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Mike Robinson – Writer, Illustrator, Sculptor

“Voting is how we shape the future. If you’re interested at all in what tomorrow should look like, vote.” – Michael C. Robinson Tweet Mike Robinson considers himself an ‘imagesmith’ and a storyteller regardless of the medium. Hailing from Jamaica, he has received national and regional awards for his work as a sculptor and as […]

Brenda Nicole Moorer – Singer, Songwriter, Actress

“I’m optimistic that we will use our collective power this election to do what’s right.” Brenda Nicole Moorer Tweet A professional vocalist since the age of 16, Brenda Nicole Moorer came to wider acclaim in 2015, after releasing her jazz influenced EP “For Lovers & Believers.” Moorer has been selected as the winner of Creative […]

Okorie “OkCello” Johnson

Okorie “OkCello” Johnson When Okorie “OkCello” Johnson plays his cello, it reaches into your heart and holds it. His music is both intentional and extemporaneous.  Johnson says his eclectic musical style — with nods to jazz, EDM, reggae and funk — is a form of storytelling. His compositions explore African Diasporic melodies and narratives, and […]

Jon Goode

Jon Goode Jon Goode exudes poetic charm both on and off the stage. The Emmy-nominated spoken-word poet and author brings his thoughtful, intentional lyricism to all he writes and says. And Jon Goode, has a lot to say! Goode published the poetry collection “Conduit,” in 2015; in 2020, he published the novel “Mydas.” He has […]