Ricardo Khan

is a director, Artistic Director, writer, educator and the Tony Award recipient for the history-making African American theatre company he co-founded, the Crossroads Theatre Company. 

Shequida

is a very witty, multi lingual, Jamaican born, Juilliard trained performer. She has performed in Hong Kong, Berlin, Sydney, Paris, Norway, Tel Aviv, Amsterdam to name a few. She played the first ever recurring drag character, Wendi Mercury on the ABC Soap Opera, One life to Live and performed on America's Got Talent. She also wrote and starred in two very successful, award winning Off-Broadway shows. She is currently hosting and performing her weekly shows in NYC. IG: @Shequidahall

Performing Arts Alliance

is the national policy advocate, leadership forum, and learning network for America’s nonprofit performing arts organizations, artists, and allies.

Michelle Ramos, Board Chair of the Performing Arts Alliance (PAA) and Executive Director of Alternate ROOTS, accepting on behalf of PAA.

Thank You to our Honorary Committee Hosts and Sponsors!