The Edmonds Las Divinas Dance Group is a captivating ensemble that uses the power of dance to advocate for social justice. With vibrant energy and mesmerizing moves, this talented group will be performing to the spirited beats of Mangulina and Palos, evoking the compelling cultures of the Caribbean and Africa.

VanCubaintas is a group of female dancers living in Vancouver, united by their love for Cuban salsa.

Featuring N'nato Camara from Guinea, Yoro Noukoussi from Benin, and Aly Traoré from Guinea. They are all independent artists who came together to form a unique experience of West African music.

Dr. June Francis is a professor in the Beedie School of Business, Co-Director Institute for the Black and and African Diaspora Research and Engagement, and served as special advisor to Dr Joy Johnson at Simon Fraser University. In addition, she is chair of the Hogan's Alley Society, chair of The BC Anti-Racism Data Committee, and Co-Director of the Co-Laboratorio Project (Co-lab).

DJ Queloke is a talented Dominican DJ in Vancouver, known for his passion for music and dedication to his community. With a deep love for rhythm and culture, he always looks forward to support community initiatives. Whether behind the decks or playing baseball, he’s committed to bringing people together through the power of music.

Shelley-Anne Vidal is a certified executive coach, college instructor, and author with over 15 years of experience in education and community building. As the founder of Affirming Community Together (ACT) by Vidal, she works with youth, newcomers, and leaders while promoting inclusive leadership. She authored the Amazon best-selling book "You Only Need One Good Egg, Manifesting A Miracle" and brings a charismatic, direct approach to her work. 

Marlo Browne is a Barbadian poet, spoken word artist and filmmaker. He has published four poetry books, won the Da Luv Jones Poetry Slam Championship, and placed second at the Langley City Film Festival with his debut short film. As co-host of Wordsmith, a poetry event for BIPOC artists, he works with various organizations to raise awareness for community causes. He is currently working on his second film and fifth poetry collection.

Florence Metu is a person who is passionate about driving meaningful change, she champions for equity and social justice, and implement strategic solutions to uplift underprivileged communities. With resilience, adaptability, and collaboration, she navigates challenges, foster partnerships, and lead sustainable initiatives that create lasting impact.

Kimberly Ihekwoaba is a Nigerian-Canadian Multimedia Storyteller whose art spans theatre, prose, film, and spoken word poetry. She has showcased her work at festivals including Black Arts Matters and Ignite Festival, and performed for Handsome Alice Theatre and Casa Mexico. Her writing explores life from contradictory perspectives, bringing honest and transparent sentiments to her storytelling. Learn more at kihek.com.

Ivanna Samuel is a Vancouver-based artist working across acting, spoken word poetry, and filmmaking. She produced two short films: "Who We Are" through Reel Youth Black Brilliance and "The Book of Black Voices" through Netflix's Being Black in Canada. A delegate at 2023 Black Women Film! Canada at TIFF and VIFF Catalyst mentee, Samuel is preparing to premiere "Looking Glass" in June 2025, exploring mental health themes. She has performed spoken word throughout BC and won the 2023 DA LUV JONES Poetry Slam, using various artistic mediums to advocate for mental health awareness.