Vocalist/Composer/Arranger/Educator, founder/director of @osavocalrush, faculty at Oakland School for the Arts and president of @womensacappella.
Oakland, CA
Joined April 2009
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Our re-envisioned WeSing Song and Social Justice Circles launches tonight at 8pm PDT. All are welcome. We invite you to read our new anti-racism statement published on our website (link in… instagram.com/p/CCZR_MJpJp0/…
My copy of “How to Be an Antiracist” came in the mail yesterday, courtesy of the oldest African American bookstore in the county, Oakland’s own marcus.books 🙏🏼 This quote from the book is TRUTH! Thank you for your… instagram.com/p/CCWrwDnJORd/…
Nope, not celebrating this bullsh*t holiday. Haven’t really since I was a kid. Let us all awaken to the truth of this country’s history and dig deeper into the necessary work of dismantling the systems of… instagram.com/p/CCMb4EHJ-Hy/…
There’s still (always) time to celebrate pride by donating to one of these amazing orgs. I’m giving to @theokraproject today. This would also make an excellent belated birthday gift for me 🙏🏼 Follow the rainbow 🌈… instagram.com/p/CCBohVCJVlE/…
The future is Black and Brown and Queer. Get into it! #Repost from @radicalbodylove
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An important message from mpjinstitute: "Pride is not a party. It never was. It was a protest. Marsha P. Johnson herself once… instagram.com/p/CBvvjcqJKhR/…
Happy Juneteenth! One way to celebrate is by engaging in mvmnt4blklives SixNineteen events and and actions all over the country (virtual and in person) this whole weekend long. Also, if you spend $$ today especially,… instagram.com/p/CBoEeqPJzQt/…
My dear friend valvoice is an incredible singer, songwriter, educator, community leader, activist, and founder of #findyourlight light-bearer. Swipe to see how you can support her getting a working laptop so she can… instagram.com/p/CBl37-YJAX0/…
Oluwatoyin Salau. She should be alive today. This should not be. Say her name. Know her story. #justicefortoyin #Repost from kehlani
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after fighting on the frontlines endlessly for Black lives, Oluwatoyin Salau… instagram.com/p/CBePK7SJCUI/…
Grateful for this amazing human and their leadership. Repost from @janaya_khan
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Pain will make us turn away from the world if we are not careful.
It will isolate us and fill us with despair. Pain will make us… instagram.com/p/CBWEEwvl_oH/…
Oakland Street Art Part II. “Justice is what love looks like in public.” - Cornell West
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#oaklandmurals #oaklandstreetart #oaklandpride #oaklandlove #blacklivesmatter @ Oakland, California instagram.com/p/CBTu5flp3k8/…
Oakland Street Art Part I. This is only the beginning.
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“To accept one’s past—one’s history—is not the same thing as drowning in it; it is learning how to use it. An invented past can never be used; it cracks… instagram.com/p/CBQ-mK3pkkc/…
I hear a lot of white folks talking about their awakening to racism in this country. Good! But ALSO: racism is white supremacy and if you are white, you are a part of it whether you think you are or not. Or in the… instagram.com/p/CBO24ujJpul/…
Early last week, I shared a post about 8cantwait, outlining eight different police reform policies that can be enacted now. Throughout this week, I’ve begun educating myself more on the difference between reform vs.… instagram.com/p/CBJfupwpwgL/…
#happybirthdaybreonna #justiceforbreonnataylor #sayhername ART by @arielsinhaha #linkinbio with actions to take NOW! instagram.com/p/CBEaZ4-p18p/…
We demand that John Mattingly, Brett Hankison and Detective Myles Cosgrove are charged and arrested for the murder of Breonna Taylor. TODAY @GovAndyBeshear @djaycameron @DanielCameronAG @RepJohnYarmuth @RandPaul @senatemajldr
This #gratitudefriday I’m giving thanks for the @acapellaapp that has allowed me and so many other musicians to collaborate with loved ones all over the globe with ease. Here are two brand new collaborations created… instagram.com/p/B-z4vQhJEiX/…
Today’s musical collaboration from a distance brought to you by my incredibly talented former student @Bdeveaux2 💜Barbara was a member of @sjanodash for four years at @osaschool and is now making music down in LA.… instagram.com/p/B-fXd2EJWKt/…
I’ve been finding myself in resistance: Resisting the present moment by wishing it wasn’t so, this whole global crisis and the reality it has presented to all of us. Resisting the way I feel because I’ve deemed it… instagram.com/p/B95Et-KptCa/…
A new star in the sky, a new angel by our side. We love you, Brenden. Today’s improvisation is for you 🌟💜🎶 #ripbrendenchameleonking #freesingfriday instagram.com/p/B9IY5otp2WP/…
Vocal improvisation is fun, expressive, freeing and empowering! Join me for Spirit Song Sessions: Vocal Improv for All, an 8-week course held on Thursdays from 6-8pm at Oakland Peace Center. We start this Thursday!!… instagram.com/p/B8wqj5wJ-94/…