
YA writer and activist talks identity, social reform, and community through coming-of-age stories
Writer Daven McQueen touches on lessons of ethnic identity, social reform, and the lasting power of friendship and community.

Queerness, Blackness, and Ilocano expressions through the eyes of a visual artist and archivist
Kahalla Bandy-Pasibe is many things: a creator, an educator, a lover. Born in Vallejo and based in Oakland, they utilize visual and literary art forms to explore vulnerability through the lens and intersections of queerness, Blackness, and Ilocano expressions.

Masculinity reimagined: An artist's journey to challenge societal norms and stereotypes
Sacramento-based artist and creative DeVonni Larenz shares his journey of changing career paths and what led him to art.

Sunny Side Theatre’s Johánna Crystal creates a more diverse and inclusive theatre platform
Johánna Crystal is developing a more diverse and inclusive platform that provides equal opportunities for actors to shine.
Mya Lusion takes Sacramento by storm: A tale of creativity through fluidity and resilience
Michael Carson never expected to become an up-and-coming Drag Artist in Sacramento.
A daughter's tribute to her mother, Elizabeth Ramsey, the Queen of Philippine Rock n' Roll
“Elizabeth Ramsey: Queen of Philippine Rock N’ Roll" highlights the singer's life, her family, and the obstacles she overcame.

A revolutionary artist’s ambition to demand change and empower women through art
Through art, Shawntay Gorman centers on the struggles of people of color and shares messages of social injustice and women’s empowerment.