Workshops

Shameka Paz Hidalgo Tamu Moseley Shani Ealey Palm Nuygen Dr. Melissa London Ms Pippins Trisha Mah Chef Satia

Panelists

Monika Brooks  Monika Brooks is a dedicated community member and advocate,  committed to promoting literacy, racial diversity, and autism awareness in the Bay Area through active community engagement. As the…

Opening and Closing Ceremonies

Opening Ceremony Carmela Obscura (She/Her) Carmela Obscura is a 1st-gen Afro Filipina, multi-facetedoverachiever: She's a Somatic Therapist, classically trained soundhealer, tenants' rights activist, volleyball mom and a 4th-yearEWOCC planning committee…

Photographer

Kiki King  “Kiki King is a 2S Indigenous (Cree/Mohawk) multimedia creative based out of her creative studio in downtown Oakland, CA.  Though her main focus is photography and film making,…

Vendors

Afro Puff Gardens by Evin Glaude Apothecary for the People by Phani Mixelle Karma Klub LLC by Palm Nuygen Two ThickAsians by Christine Yang and Karen Chin Gold Marh by…

Entertainment

Palm Nguyễn Nguyen is a multidisciplinary artist specializing in spoken word **poetry, fashion design & curation, event production, jewelry making, film directing & producing. Their creations explores the first generation…

2026 Catering

Breakfast by Asukar Tea by Afro Puff Gardens Coffee by Mother Tongue Lunch by Cafe Colucci Dessert by Bake Sum

Commissioned Artist: Soni Lopez-Chavez

Soni Lopez-Chavez was born in Cuitzeo de Abasolo in the state of Guanajuato, Mexico. Pulling from her own Chichimeca heritage and lived experience as a first-generation immigrant, Soni’s art covers…

Transportation & Parking

Public Transportation: Multiple bus lines stop by Pauley Ballroom at the Telegraph and Bancroft AC Transit bus stop: 36, 79, 604, 605, F, 7, 51B, 851. The following bus lines…