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11:30am PDT

AbSouLute Beauty

Saturday July 18, 2026 11:30am - 1:00pm PDT

Come celebrate AbSouLute Beauty’s newest suite inside the BreakBox homeplace. Experience live braiding demonstrations, receive a service, and share stories from your hair journey as we work to preserve and restore the sacred bond between braiders and their clients for future generations.

Exhibitors

Jamila “Mila” Wheeler

Jamila “Mila” Wheeler is the founder of AbSouLute Beauty LLC and a hairstylist with over 14 years of experience specializing in braiding, locs, extensions, and natural hair care.
As she returns to her first love behind the chair, Mila is committed to restoring the trust that has been lost between many beauty professionals and their clients in recent years. She believes the salon was once a cornerstone of the Black community, a place where relationships, cultu... Read More →

Saturday July 18, 2026 11:30am - 1:00pm PDT
BreakBox Thought Collective 1721 Van Ness Ave Fresno, Ca 93721

Breakout sessions

11:30am PDT

Dance Cypher & Hip-Hop Artists (Roger "Syrup" Brown)

Saturday July 18, 2026 11:30am - 1:00pm PDT

BreakBox Thought Collective

A dynamic, high-energy convergence of movement, rhythm, and raw creative expression where dancers and visual artists come together to trade skills, stories, and spontaneous inspiration. MCs riff in real time, layering verbal dexterity and personal narrative over the groove; DJs sculpt the soundscape with vinyl turns, sampling finesse, and perfectly timed transitions; and producers and beatmakers showcase the foundation that holds the whole session together. Beyond the performance aspect, the gathering is rooted in community and culture!

A place to exchange techniques, honor hip-hop’s history, mentor newcomers, and cultivate collaborations that extend beyond the circle.

Saturday July 18, 2026 11:30am - 1:00pm PDT
BreakBox Thought Collective 1721 Van Ness Ave Fresno, Ca 93721

Breakout sessions, Theater

11:30am PDT

Libations + EBT eats + Garden Club + Grow & Graze w/ Lila, Meketta, Sarah, Eligha

Saturday July 18, 2026 11:30am - 1:00pm PDT

Libations: Social Aid & Pleasure Club

Join us for an inclusive, food-forward offering that pairs curated libations, accessible EBT-friendly food, hands-on gardening workshops, and garden-to-table grazing experiences: Libations: A lounge, lab, and library curated with love, offering herbal mocktails and nonalcoholic drinks with tastings and producer stories; EBT Eats connects guests to vendors and farmers who accept EBT/SNAP or voucher/match programs so people using benefits can buy fresh prepared and market-to-table meals with on-site signage and staff assistance; Garden Club offers beginner and seasonal planting workshops, container and urban gardening techniques, seed saving, and pollinator-friendly tips alongside community meetups; and Grow & Graze blends guided edible-bed tours with grazing-style food stations and chef-led plating demos to sample small bites from freshly harvested ingredients. Add this welcoming, educational, and delicious offering to your schedule.

Artists

Jamillah Hasan Oliver

Jamillah Hasan Oliver is the visionary Founder, CEO, and Chief Consultant of BreakBox Thought Collective, an innovative hub where art, culture, and healing intersect to reimagine community well-being. A social entrepreneur, program designer, cultural strategist, and thought leader... Read More →

Mistique Davis

Mistique Davis is a multi- hyphenated creative. While her main mediums are sewing and dancing she pour her purposes into tangible experiences! Devoted to serving and sewing seeds of kindness, she makes it a priority to attend community events. From aging out of the foster care system... Read More →

Exhibitors

Sarah Deavitt

Sarah Deavitt is the founder of The Soulful Suite, a values-driven ecosystem based in Fresno, California, where holistic nutrition, aligned business mentorship, creative coaching, and intentional design come together under one roof. Her work is built on a whole-person, whole-business... Read More →

Meketta “Makeda” Ridgle

I am Meketta. My work is centered in aiding in the restoration of traditional, communal care practices. The care practices that were so innately weaved into our everyday lives. I serve as a birth worker, an herbalist and a movement guide.

I recognize plant awareness as a life skill, and working with herbs as allies, and as medicine. Being present and serving families through the transitions that birth brings is imperative to my work. This is centered in honoring the sacred nature of birth, and ensuring that the physiological... Read More →

Eligha D. Lacy Sr.

My music reflects lessons learned from life experiences, serving as therapy for my emotions and memories. It helps me explore my identity while inviting others to embrace and love their true selves.

Saturday July 18, 2026 11:30am - 1:00pm PDT
Libations: Social Aid & Pleasure Club 1721 Van Ness Ave Fresno CA 93721

Breakout sessions

11:30am PDT

Pure Intuition

Saturday July 18, 2026 11:30am - 1:00pm PDT

BreakBox Thought Collective

Diving back into the body a return to physical, somatic healing with Monica from Pure Intuition.
Informational about 6-week course offering and Workshops/ retreats / wellness.

Exhibitors

Monica Marizette

Monica Marizette is a somatic practitioner, massage therapist, and educator with over a decade of experience in bodywork and five years teaching massage therapy. She is the owner of Pure Intuition Bodywork.

Through both lived experience and hands-on practice, Monica has learned the language of the body—the ways it stores survival, suppresses truth, and signals what has yet to be processed. She works with a deep respect for how the body communicates, creating space for people to listen... Read More →

Saturday July 18, 2026 11:30am - 1:00pm PDT
BreakBox Thought Collective 1721 Van Ness Ave Fresno, Ca 93721

Breakout sessions

11:30am PDT

Songwriting & Vocals w/ Hope Garcia and One Hope Choir

Saturday July 18, 2026 11:30am - 1:00pm PDT

BreakBox Thought Collective

OneHope Community Choir is a vibrant and inclusive vocal ensemble open to individuals ages 5 and up, dedicated to bringing people together through the power of music. We are a safe space where individuals from all walks of life can share in the joy of singing, build community, and celebrate the beauty of diversity.
Through a dynamic repertoire that includes funk, gospel, pop, R&B, rap, and Spanish music, we embrace the many cultures and identities that shape Fresno’s artistic landscape. By incorporating a variety of genres, we ensure that our performances reflect the voices and experiences of our diverse community, making music a bridge that unites us all.
At our core, we believe that music should be accessible to everyone. We are committed to removing barriers by offering affordable participation, engaging in outreach efforts, and providing performance opportunities in spaces where the arts are often underrepresented. More than just a choir, we are a movement that fosters belonging, artistic growth, and meaningful connections among our members and audiences.
OneHope Community Choir stands as a beacon of unity, using music to inspire, empower, and bring joy to those who listen and those who sing. Through shared harmonies and a commitment to inclusivity, we strive to make a lasting cultural impact in Fresno and beyond.

Exhibitors

Hope Garcia

Hope Garcia is a professional musician and the lead vocalist of The Box Band in California’s Central Valley. Born and raised in Los Angeles, she draws deep inspiration from her Louisianan and Native American roots. A full-time artist, disruptor, and community activist, Hope also... Read More →

Joshua Slack

Joshua Slack is an actor, writer, photographer and director and is the Cultural Organizer for Pan Valley Institute. He serves as a vessel to bring life to his community by telling stories and depicting images of those from marginalized backgrounds at the forefront. He has studied... Read More →

Amaya Weldon

My name is Amaya Sue Weldon (my middle name takes after my late maternal grandmother). I am the founder of Movement by Amaya LLC
I'm a movement instructor, storyteller/keeper, and organizer born and raised in Yokuts land (Central Valley) California. Whole health and the wellbeing of others is Movement by Amaya LLC’s main responsibility, as an instructor of yoga. Meditation instruction combined with strength... Read More →

Saturday July 18, 2026 11:30am - 1:00pm PDT
BreakBox Thought Collective 1721 Van Ness Ave Fresno, Ca 93721

Breakout sessions