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Power to the Pen
Thursday, July 16
 

6:00pm PDT

Grand Opening- Ribbon Cutting Ceremony - The LOT After Dark
Thursday July 16, 2026 6:00pm - 10:00pm PDT
Join BreakBox Thought Collective as we officially open our doors to a space for creativity, culture, healing, and community. Help us cut the ribbon and step into a new chapter together.
Speakers
avatar for Monique Hall

Monique Hall

Monique Hall is an enthusiast of life and life supporting efforts. She enjoys reading and listening to podcasts that address her community. She is an advocate for marginalized groups, particularly the African American community as it pertains to health care: spiritual, mental, physical... Read More →
avatar for Aaron Frisby

Aaron Frisby

Aaron Frisby is a filmmaker, director of photography, writer, and commercial director based in California. At 33 years old, he has spent the last eight years crafting visually compelling stories that bridge the worlds of narrative filmmaking and branded content.

Driven by a passion for authentic Black storytelling, Aaron’s work explores identity, family, resilience, community, and the often-overlooked experiences of Black Americans. His films seek to create space for nuanced characters and conversations while challenging audiences to engage... Read More →
avatar for Jamillah Hasan Oliver

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 →
avatar for Zen’Ayah Finley

Zen’Ayah Finley

An emerging voice at the intersection of developmental psychology, media, and community advocacy, Zen’Ayah Finley is an undergraduate scholar dedicated to transforming how we protect and perceive Black youth. As the leader of Black youth-led initiatives like Ashé Magazine and The... Read More →
Artists
avatar for DJ Dawg House

DJ Dawg House

Troy Hines, known in the music scene as DJ Dawg House, embarked on his journey to becoming a full-time DJ during his college years. Inspired by the unifying power of music, as demonstrated by DJ Major League, Troy's path took a turn after an injury ended his basketball career. While... Read More →
avatar for Mistique Davis

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 →
NO

Nwachukwu Oputa

Diaspora Dreams Arts Collective is a Fresno-based performance collective with a purpose to “do Black shows & do shows Black.” We collaborate with local arts and cultural organizations to bring more Black youth, adults, and elders into the theatre community as performers, designers... Read More →
Exhibitors
avatar for Varselles “Var”  Cummings

Varselles “Var” Cummings

Varselles L. Cummings is a Black queer leader, storyteller, and cultural architect committed to building spaces of belonging in Fresno and beyond. As Senior Director of the Student Success and Belonging Center at Fresno State, he advances student success through culturally grounded... Read More →
avatar for Sarah Deavitt

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 →
avatar for Hope Garcia

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 →
avatar for Elisha Henderson

Elisha Henderson

Elisha Henderson, NBC-HWC, is a Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach and the founder of Weekend Warrior Health and Wellness Coaching, a practice dedicated to helping busy individuals reclaim their time, energy, and well-being. With a passion for whole-person health, Elisha supports... Read More →
avatar for Monica Marizette

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 →
avatar for Yusuf Oliver

Yusuf Oliver

With a voice full of spirit and a magnetic presence, Yusuf Ibn Hasan Oliver channels his New Orleans ancestry and family stories into performances that are part confession, part celebration. A percussionist, bassist, DJ, and member of his wife Jamillah’s band, Tribal Behavior, Yusuf... Read More →
avatar for Meketta “Makeda” Ridgle

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 →
avatar for Joshua Slack

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 →
ED

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.
avatar for Amaya Weldon

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 →
avatar for Jamila “Mila” Wheeler

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 →
avatar for Jamiela Williams

Jamiela Williams

Jamiela Williams has worked on a number of shows from community to professional theatre. She is a graduate of CSU Fullerton with a BA in Theatre Arts (emphasis in Stage Management) and a minor in African American Studies.



avatar for NeFesha Yisra'el

NeFesha Yisra'el

I am a poet, lover, & friend
Feel like I been around this world and back again
Around this time of the year, I return from whence I came
I am an artist and cultural enthusiast
Lover of my people, lover of all people
Dedicated to spreading light & love
To do good is my life’s purpose
A... Read More →

Thursday July 16, 2026 6:00pm - 10:00pm PDT
BreakBox Thought Collective 1721 Van Ness Ave Fresno, Ca 93721
 
Friday, July 17
 

10:00am PDT

Silent Expression & The Story of Sound
Friday July 17, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
The body speaks its own language that is all at once ancestral, intuitive and somatic. In this session, join Jamillah and Sarah as we create a container using sound and silence, that invites us to build a sacred ritual into our lifestyle in natural ways. By being in constant communication with our bodies, we will deepen our relationship with ourselves, the collective consciousness, and the...
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Artists
avatar for Jamillah Hasan Oliver

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 →
Exhibitors
avatar for Sarah Deavitt

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 →
Friday July 17, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
BreakBox Thought Collective 1721 Van Ness Ave Fresno, Ca 93721

11:30am PDT

The Daily Break w/ Miz
Friday July 17, 2026 11:30am - 12:00pm PDT
A  lo-fi 30-minute stretch class that focuses on strengthening the body and maintaining flexibility. Slow, Smooth, & Healing 
Exhibitors
avatar for MizUnique Slater

MizUnique Slater

Originally hailing from New Orleans, she uncovered her love for dance within the city's rich cultural tapestry. In 2005, she made the move to California, where she honed her skills in a variety of styles, such as jazz, ballet, tap, and hip hop. Her shift from classroom learning to... Read More →
Friday July 17, 2026 11:30am - 12:00pm PDT
BreakBox Thought Collective 1721 Van Ness Ave Fresno, Ca 93721

12:00pm PDT

The Narrative x WRITEGOOD
Friday July 17, 2026 12:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
The Narrative is a creative storytelling collective dedicated to advancing Black liberation, multicultural storytelling, and the transformative power of authentic narratives. Operating under Break Box Thought Collective and supported by Break Box Thought Studios, The Narrative creates opportunities for filmmakers, writers, artists, and cultural storytellers to develop their craft, share their...
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Speakers
avatar for Aaron Frisby

Aaron Frisby

Aaron Frisby is a filmmaker, director of photography, writer, and commercial director based in California. At 33 years old, he has spent the last eight years crafting visually compelling stories that bridge the worlds of narrative filmmaking and branded content.

Driven by a passion for authentic Black storytelling, Aaron’s work explores identity, family, resilience, community, and the often-overlooked experiences of Black Americans. His films seek to create space for nuanced characters and conversations while challenging audiences to engage... Read More →
avatar for Jamillah Hasan Oliver

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 →
Exhibitors
avatar for Varselles “Var”  Cummings

Varselles “Var” Cummings

Varselles L. Cummings is a Black queer leader, storyteller, and cultural architect committed to building spaces of belonging in Fresno and beyond. As Senior Director of the Student Success and Belonging Center at Fresno State, he advances student success through culturally grounded... Read More →
Friday July 17, 2026 12:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
BreakBox Thought Collective 1721 Van Ness Ave Fresno, Ca 93721

12:00pm PDT

When We See Us: The Power of Representation & Black Storytelling
Friday July 17, 2026 12:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
When We See Us: The Power of Representation & Black Storytelling invites you to an exploration of the complexities of Black film and representation, examining how Black stars and Black cinema shape culture both positively and negatively.Through soundtracks, visuals, iconic storylines, and public influence our curators question the responsibilities of actors within the entertainment industry and...
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Exhibitors
avatar for Hope Garcia

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 →
avatar for Yusuf Oliver

Yusuf Oliver

With a voice full of spirit and a magnetic presence, Yusuf Ibn Hasan Oliver channels his New Orleans ancestry and family stories into performances that are part confession, part celebration. A percussionist, bassist, DJ, and member of his wife Jamillah’s band, Tribal Behavior, Yusuf... Read More →
avatar for Joshua Slack

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 →
avatar for Jamiela Williams

Jamiela Williams

Jamiela Williams has worked on a number of shows from community to professional theatre. She is a graduate of CSU Fullerton with a BA in Theatre Arts (emphasis in Stage Management) and a minor in African American Studies.



Friday July 17, 2026 12:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
BreakBox Thought Collective 1721 Van Ness Ave Fresno, Ca 93721

12:00pm PDT

Conversations with Kids
Friday July 17, 2026 12:00pm - 2:30pm PDT
While the cameras roll, capturing organic conversation with the youth.
Tay Mah Jasi will have fun interactive conversations for the kids and get their opinions & insights on how adults can serve them!
Children lead the offering and the intention is to explore what education and learning looks like outside the traditional education system
Artists
Friday July 17, 2026 12:00pm - 2:30pm PDT
BreakBox Thought Collective 1721 Van Ness Ave Fresno, Ca 93721

12:30pm PDT

Libera(Ted) Talk with Zen'ayah
Friday July 17, 2026 12:30pm - 2:00pm PDT

Speakers
avatar for Zen’Ayah Finley

Zen’Ayah Finley

An emerging voice at the intersection of developmental psychology, media, and community advocacy, Zen’Ayah Finley is an undergraduate scholar dedicated to transforming how we protect and perceive Black youth. As the leader of Black youth-led initiatives like Ashé Magazine and The... Read More →
Friday July 17, 2026 12:30pm - 2:00pm PDT
BreakBox Thought Collective 1721 Van Ness Ave Fresno, Ca 93721

1:45pm PDT

What Are Children Trying to Teach us
Friday July 17, 2026 1:45pm - 2:30pm PDT
This session invites youth, caregivers, educators, and community members into an intergenerational conversation about learning, childhood, imagination, and community.Inspired by Raising Free People and the work of the Kids Think Inc. Community of Practice, the session explores a simple but powerful question:What are children trying to teach us?Rather than centering one educational model or...
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Exhibitors
avatar for Varselles “Var”  Cummings

Varselles “Var” Cummings

Varselles L. Cummings is a Black queer leader, storyteller, and cultural architect committed to building spaces of belonging in Fresno and beyond. As Senior Director of the Student Success and Belonging Center at Fresno State, he advances student success through culturally grounded... Read More →
Friday July 17, 2026 1:45pm - 2:30pm PDT
BreakBox Thought Collective 1721 Van Ness Ave Fresno, Ca 93721

2:00pm PDT

DJ Dawghouse & DJ Bass Pro listening session
Friday July 17, 2026 2:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
You’re warmly invited to come and enjoy an evening of mentorship and live jamming featuring DJ Dawghouse (mentor) and DJ Bass Pro (mentee). This is a relaxed, interactive session where experienced guidance meets hands-on practice, a great opportunity to listen in on a spontaneous back‑and‑forth jam as mentor and mentee trade ideas and mixes. Expect a mix of demonstration, constructive...
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Artists
avatar for DJ Dawg House

DJ Dawg House

Troy Hines, known in the music scene as DJ Dawg House, embarked on his journey to becoming a full-time DJ during his college years. Inspired by the unifying power of music, as demonstrated by DJ Major League, Troy's path took a turn after an injury ended his basketball career. While... Read More →
Friday July 17, 2026 2:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
BreakBox Thought Collective 1721 Van Ness Ave Fresno, Ca 93721

2:00pm PDT

Libations + Creative Café
Friday July 17, 2026 2:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Libations Lounge is an herbal apothecary and day lounge offering natural remedies, hands- on workshops, and high - quality food for a holistic wellness experience.

Poet, lover, & friend, NeFesha and Founder, CEO, and Chief Consultant Lila are bringing an immersive arts experience during Happy Hour.

Artists
avatar for Jamillah Hasan Oliver

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 →
Exhibitors
avatar for NeFesha Yisra'el

NeFesha Yisra'el

I am a poet, lover, & friend
Feel like I been around this world and back again
Around this time of the year, I return from whence I came
I am an artist and cultural enthusiast
Lover of my people, lover of all people
Dedicated to spreading light & love
To do good is my life’s purpose
A... Read More →
Friday July 17, 2026 2:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Libations: Social Aid & Pleasure Club 1721 Van Ness Ave Fresno CA 93721

2:00pm PDT

Play Unstructured + Structured w/ Nwachukwu
Friday July 17, 2026 2:00pm - 4:00pm PDT

Artists
NO

Nwachukwu Oputa

Diaspora Dreams Arts Collective is a Fresno-based performance collective with a purpose to “do Black shows & do shows Black.” We collaborate with local arts and cultural organizations to bring more Black youth, adults, and elders into the theatre community as performers, designers... Read More →
Friday July 17, 2026 2:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
BreakBox Thought Collective 1721 Van Ness Ave Fresno, Ca 93721

2:30pm PDT

Line Dancing
Friday July 17, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
Roots in Motion: Black History and Cultural Dance

Come take a journey into the rich history of Black Social Dance and share the connection to modern dances, with an emphasis on Soul Line Dancing.  We are the custodians of our stories and we keep them alive on the dance floor.  Learn something new and experience JOY on the dance floor with instructor Kelley Nayo-Jahi.

Artists
KN

Kelley Nayo Jahi

Kelley Nayo-Jahi is the founder of Nayo Movement.  Founded in 2025, she creates community experiences to connect folks to the joy and ancestral healing of soul line dancing. 
Friday July 17, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
BreakBox Thought Collective 1721 Van Ness Ave Fresno, Ca 93721

3:00pm PDT

African Dance
Friday July 17, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Join Tara Dixion's African dance, a joyful, vibrant celebration of rhythm, resilience, and shared culture.
Speakers
Friday July 17, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
BreakBox Thought Collective 1721 Van Ness Ave Fresno, Ca 93721

4:30pm PDT

TEA & TURNUP
Friday July 17, 2026 4:30pm - 6:30pm PDT
Makeda Medicina and Mistique present Tea & Turn Up

A joyful, uplifting gathering where soothing tea meets free-form dance. Sip comforting blends, move your body however feels good, and soak in music full of positive vibrations. Come share in a warm, playful space for connection, self-expression, and good vibes!
Artists
avatar for Mistique Davis

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
avatar for Meketta “Makeda” Ridgle

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 →
Friday July 17, 2026 4:30pm - 6:30pm PDT
Libations: Social Aid & Pleasure Club 1721 Van Ness Ave Fresno CA 93721
 
Saturday, July 18
 

10:00am PDT

Sense of (Play)list: Movement by Amaya
Saturday July 18, 2026 10:00am - 11:15am PDT
The Sense of (Play)list project intention is to expand access to the cultural practice of Yoga and the artistry of meditative music to as many BreakBox Thought Collective members as possible. Movement by Amaya intends to lead a 75-minute yoga class and guided meditation for participants to explore movement in their bodies with recognizable Black inspired meditation music via special mixes made in...
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Exhibitors
avatar for Amaya Weldon

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 10:00am - 11:15am PDT
BreakBox Thought Collective 1721 Van Ness Ave Fresno, Ca 93721

11:15am PDT

Meet the providers
Saturday July 18, 2026 11:15am - 11:25am PDT
A brief introduction to our communities of practices business, organization, or offering.
Speakers
avatar for Monique Hall

Monique Hall

Monique Hall is an enthusiast of life and life supporting efforts. She enjoys reading and listening to podcasts that address her community. She is an advocate for marginalized groups, particularly the African American community as it pertains to health care: spiritual, mental, physical... Read More →
avatar for Aaron Frisby

Aaron Frisby

Aaron Frisby is a filmmaker, director of photography, writer, and commercial director based in California. At 33 years old, he has spent the last eight years crafting visually compelling stories that bridge the worlds of narrative filmmaking and branded content.

Driven by a passion for authentic Black storytelling, Aaron’s work explores identity, family, resilience, community, and the often-overlooked experiences of Black Americans. His films seek to create space for nuanced characters and conversations while challenging audiences to engage... Read More →
Artists
avatar for Jamillah Hasan Oliver

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 →
Exhibitors
avatar for Hope Garcia

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 →
avatar for Elisha Henderson

Elisha Henderson

Elisha Henderson, NBC-HWC, is a Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach and the founder of Weekend Warrior Health and Wellness Coaching, a practice dedicated to helping busy individuals reclaim their time, energy, and well-being. With a passion for whole-person health, Elisha supports... Read More →
avatar for Monica Marizette

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 →
avatar for Jamila “Mila” Wheeler

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 11:15am - 11:25am PDT
BreakBox Thought Collective 1721 Van Ness Ave Fresno, Ca 93721

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
avatar for Jamila “Mila” Wheeler

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

11:30am PDT

Dance Cypher & Hip-Hop Artists (Roger "Syrup" Brown)
Saturday July 18, 2026 11:30am - 1:00pm PDT
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...
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Saturday July 18, 2026 11:30am - 1:00pm PDT
BreakBox Thought Collective 1721 Van Ness Ave Fresno, Ca 93721

11:30am PDT

Libations + EBT eats + Garden Club + Grow & Graze w/ Lila, Meketta, Sarah, Eligha
Saturday July 18, 2026 11:30am - 1:00pm PDT
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...
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Artists
avatar for Jamillah Hasan Oliver

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 →
avatar for Mistique Davis

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
avatar for Sarah Deavitt

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 →
avatar for Meketta “Makeda” Ridgle

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 →
ED

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

11:30am PDT

Pure Intuition
Saturday July 18, 2026 11:30am - 1:00pm PDT
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
avatar for Monica Marizette

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

11:30am PDT

Songwriting & Vocals w/ Hope Garcia and One Hope Choir
Saturday July 18, 2026 11:30am - 1:00pm PDT
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...
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Exhibitors
avatar for Hope Garcia

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 →
avatar for Joshua Slack

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 →
avatar for Amaya Weldon

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

11:30am PDT

Sound engineer & Production (Taj )
Saturday July 18, 2026 11:30am - 1:00pm PDT

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

11:30am PDT

Story Style method w/ Sascha
Saturday July 18, 2026 11:30am - 1:00pm PDT

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

11:30am PDT

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

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

1:00pm PDT

Proper(ty) | Language, Identity & Community
Saturday July 18, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm PDT
Facilitated by Jamillah Hasan-Oliver and Aaron Frisby, Proper(ty) will explore the relationship between language, culture, identity, and belonging. Together, Panelist will examine how language shapes our understanding of ourselves and one another, influences community narratives, and impacts collective well-being.Experience - LiberaTED Talk w/ Lila - Film Screening - Small...
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Speakers
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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 →
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Aaron Frisby

Aaron Frisby is a filmmaker, director of photography, writer, and commercial director based in California. At 33 years old, he has spent the last eight years crafting visually compelling stories that bridge the worlds of narrative filmmaking and branded content.

Driven by a passion for authentic Black storytelling, Aaron’s work explores identity, family, resilience, community, and the often-overlooked experiences of Black Americans. His films seek to create space for nuanced characters and conversations while challenging audiences to engage... Read More →
Saturday July 18, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm PDT
BreakBox Thought Collective 1721 Van Ness Ave Fresno, Ca 93721

2:30pm PDT

Mobile Zen with Melissa Knight (Art of Anger)
Saturday July 18, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT

Saturday July 18, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
BreakBox Thought Collective 1721 Van Ness Ave Fresno, Ca 93721

2:30pm PDT

Recess with Weekend Warrior HWC
Saturday July 18, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
Take a break and join Weekend Warrior Recess, where we'll reconnect with joy, movement, and community through classic games like Double Dutch, 4 Square, Jacks, Duck Duck Goose, and Red Rover. No athletic ability or experience is required—just bring your playful spirit and get ready to laugh, move, and recharge.
Exhibitors
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Elisha Henderson

Elisha Henderson, NBC-HWC, is a Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach and the founder of Weekend Warrior Health and Wellness Coaching, a practice dedicated to helping busy individuals reclaim their time, energy, and well-being. With a passion for whole-person health, Elisha supports... Read More →
Saturday July 18, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
BreakBox Thought Collective 1721 Van Ness Ave Fresno, Ca 93721

2:30pm PDT

The Daily Break w/ Miz
Saturday July 18, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
A  upbeat 30-minute stretch class that focuses on strengthening the body and maintaining flexibility. Slow, Smooth, & Healing 
Exhibitors
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MizUnique Slater

Originally hailing from New Orleans, she uncovered her love for dance within the city's rich cultural tapestry. In 2005, she made the move to California, where she honed her skills in a variety of styles, such as jazz, ballet, tap, and hip hop. Her shift from classroom learning to... Read More →
Saturday July 18, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
BreakBox Thought Collective 1721 Van Ness Ave Fresno, Ca 93721

4:00pm PDT

LIB LAB LIVE
Saturday July 18, 2026 4:00pm - 6:30pm PDT
The Liberation Lab, an initiative by The BreakBox Creative Group, is an experimental space dedicated to healing and storytelling through the transformative power of art and culture. We invite participants to embark on a journey of self-discovery and freedom, exploring Black culture and ancestral equity as vital assets on our path to liberation and joy. The Vibe: This is where we get to share a 15-...
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Saturday July 18, 2026 4:00pm - 6:30pm PDT
BreakBox Thought Collective 1721 Van Ness Ave Fresno, Ca 93721
 
Sunday, July 19
 

1:00pm PDT

Jazz Brunch
Sunday July 19, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT

Artists
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DJ Dawg House

Troy Hines, known in the music scene as DJ Dawg House, embarked on his journey to becoming a full-time DJ during his college years. Inspired by the unifying power of music, as demonstrated by DJ Major League, Troy's path took a turn after an injury ended his basketball career. While... Read More →
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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 →
Sunday July 19, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Libations: Social Aid & Pleasure Club 1721 Van Ness Ave Fresno CA 93721

2:00pm PDT

Open House
Sunday July 19, 2026 2:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Open House
Open Mic
The Garden
Club
The Seed
Exchange
EBT eats
Sunday July 19, 2026 2:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
BreakBox Thought Collective 1721 Van Ness Ave Fresno, Ca 93721
 
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