VOLUME I
Oakland, CA
November 2023
CELEBRATING OUR PILLARS IN THE BAY
Our inaugural experience kicked off in Oakland, California (2023). A vibrant and historical community filled with truly dynamic women, we had the honor of highlighting but a few of the many phenomenal people that make this town one of a kind.
The exhibition was on display for seven weeks, culminating in an extended showcase at Pixar Studios Headquarters. The experience launched in celebration of Black history and women’s history month where it was on display for 5 months.
This was the first time ever in the history of Pixar Studios that artwork from a non-Disney or Pixar film was displayed on its walls — Truly a moment to remember forever.
13 Honorees
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Dr. Akilah Cadet
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Ashara Ekundayo
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Elisha Greenwell
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Goapele
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Dr. Joyce Gordon
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Kai Frazier
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Kalkidan Gebreyohannes-Royster
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Niema Jordan
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Rachel Wolfe-Goldsmith
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Robin McBride
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Sherri McMullen
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Swan Dotson
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Tanya Holland
5 Artists
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Taylor Smalls
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Michael Wayne Turner III
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Brandon Ruffin
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Mara Hruby
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Last Supper Society
Ryan Royster
& Chef Byron Hughes III
AN EXPERIENCE TO REMEMBER
One and The Same
A behind-the-scenes film by Sean Johnson
Credits
HONOREES
Dr. Akilah Cadet
Ashara Ekundayo
Elisha Greenwell
Goapele
Joyce Gordon
Kai Frazier
Kalkidan Gebreyohannes-Royster
Niema Jordan
Rachel Wolfe-Goldsmith
Robin McBride
Sherri McMullen
Swan Dotson
Tanya Holland
ARTISTS
Taylor Smalls
Brandon Ruffin
Michael Wayne Turner III
Mara Hruby
Last Supper Society –
Ryan Royster
Chef Byron Hughes III
CREATIVE DIRECTION
Taylor Smalls
Xavier Rernard Cunningham
PRODUCER
Xavier Rernard Cunningham
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Abigail Dergazarian
EDITORIAL PHOTOGRAPHY
Sean D. Johnson
Subei Kyle
Sheilby Macena
Saman Qadir
SUPPORTERS
EllesMH (an LVMH ERG)
Sheila Ngonzi Hackbarth
Vernon Anderson
Taylor Shine
Banneker Partners
Stephen Davis
Sanctuary for Sustainable Artistry
Miles Dotson
Kinfolx
Creighton Davis
Akintunde Ahmad
Banneker Partners
Stephen Davis
ABG Art Group
Sorell Tsui
Erica Enriquez
Trent Thompson
Highbridge Capital
Aboudi Kabbani
Ilya Hacker
Soho House
Chandamheer Stacker
Autumn Merritt
Anna Huxham-Frank
SPECIAL THANKS
Ricardo LeDesma
Mario Navasero
Mark Hamblin
Aminah Muhammad
Mani Draper
Taylor Jakovich
Ocean Jarwin-Lopez
Paris Maul
Jordan Kisson
Marie Nguyen
Tandeca Turner
Decal Guy
Rosalinda Ortega
Jermey Chiu
Jobina Fortson
Erin Feher
Jay Gash
Smeeta Mahanti
August Lee Stevens
INTRODUCING
VOLUME II
Washington, D.C.
11.23 — 12.22