Black-Owned Business and Artist Showcase Participants

29:11 International Exchange

29:11 International Exchange is a unique South African music group with a mission to facilitate hope and reconciliation through music, cross-cultural collaboration, and individual artist development.

29:11 International Exchange

Chadwick Phillips, The Avant Garde

The Avant Garde is a new premiere renaissance arts & entertainment production company that focuses on uniqueness and eclecticism.

Chadwick Phillips, The Avant Garde

Black Garnet Books is an independent bookstore in Saint Paul, MN that offers a curated selection of books and art by authors and illustrators of color in an environment that encourages learning, joyful interaction, and communal care for everyone who visits.

Black Garnet Books

Blackout Improv

Blackout Improv is a mix of comedy, social justice and arts access. This all-black troupe masterfully creates comedic dialogue around serious truths by examining difficult topics and current events.

Blackout Improv

Jason Sole

Abolitionist.

Jason Sole

Joe Davis

Joe Davis is a Minneapolis-based nationally-touring artist, educator, and speaker that employs poetry, music, theater & dance to shape culture.

Joe Davis

Junauda Petrus

Junauda Petrus is a creative activist, writer, playwright, and multi-dimensional performance artist.

Junauda Petrus

Junita's Jar

Junita's Jar is a mission-driven cookie company satisfying your sweet treat cravings with cookies and fill your heart with hope.

Junita's Jar

Kobi Co.

The ultimate intersection of scent, sound & self-care.

Kobi Co.

Sweet Potato Comfort Pie

A Catalyst for Caring & Building Community.

Sweet Potato Comfort Pie

Thomasina's Cashew Brittle

All it's cracked up to be!

Thomasina's Cashew Brittle