A Beautiful Resistance Live!

Jeneé Osterheldt is a culture columnist who covers identity and social justice through the lens of culture and the arts. She centers Black lives and the lives of people of color. Sometimes this means writing about Beyoncé and Black womanhood or unpacking the importance of public art and representation. Sometimes this means taking systemic racism, sexism, and oppression to task. It always means Black lives matter.

She joined the Globe in 2018. A native of Alexandria, Virginia and a graduate of Norfolk State University, Osterheldt was a 2017 Nieman Fellow at Harvard, where her studies focused on the intersection of art and justice. She previously worked as a Kansas City Star culture columnist.

Ivanna Solano (she/her/hers) is a Black Latina, educator, and social entrepreneur. Ivanna is the Founder and Executive Director of Love Your Magic, a grassroots organization committed to the healthy development of Black and Brown girls. Born and raised in the Dominican Republic, Ivanna immigrated to the United States at the age of seven where she experienced the educational system as an English Language Learner. Compelled by her experiences as a youth, Ivanna was set ablaze to pursue a career rooted in education, advocacy and social justice. Ivanna earned a Bachelor of Arts in Justice and Law from American University and a Master of Education from Boston University. 

Ivanna is a fearless advocate for social justice and education and has worked toward this end in a number of capacities. Ivanna has served as a teacher, the Director of Boston Program for Girls Inc., as a manager of Teacher Leadership Development for Teach for America, and as a 2007 - 2008 Peer advisor to the Obama Foundation. Ivanna has been recognized as a Latinos for Education Aspiring Latino Leaders Fellow, an El Mundo Boston Latino 30 under 30, and as a 2019 Latinx Amplifier. Most recently, Ivanna received the 2022 Young Alumni Award from Boston University for her service as a community advocate, quiet disruptor and for being a tireless advocate for social change. 

Ivanna’s work and leadership are guided by her commitment to disrupt systems that continue to marginalize Black and Brown girls.

Massachusetts State Senator Liz Miranda is beginning her second term serving the Second Suffolk District, representing nine neighborhoods in Boston. She also served as a Massachusetts State Representative representing the 5th Suffolk District from 2019-2022.

As the Senate Chair of the Racial Equity, Civil Rights and Inclusion Committee, Vice Chair of the Economic Development Committee, and a Senate member of the Joint Committee Ways & Means Committee, Senator Miranda has focused on equity and justice in all of her legislative and budget priorities.

Senator Miranda is a member of the National Caucus of Black State Legislators and the Eastern Regional Representative in NOBEL, the National Organization of Black Elected Legislative Women. Senator Miranda also served Wellesley College’s 143rd Commencement Speaker for the Class of 2021.

Most recently, her Maternal Health Omnibus Bill and Liquor License Bill for the City of Boston were both signed into Law by Governor Maura Healey. Miranda was also named Bostonian of the Year by The Boston Globe in 2024 for her work providing 225 new wealth generating Liquor Licenses for Boston’s neighborhoods.

Born and raised between the Bustling neighborhoods of Dorchester and Roxbury, DJ Mez.Wav is an open format DJ humbly making waves in Boston's music scene. recognized throughout the city, he can be located DJing at many of Boston's premier clubs and lounges and is the trusted DJ for the cities rising artists. Currently Mez is the resident DJ for "Slow Gemz" a bi-monthly fusion of hip-hop and RnB as well as "Arrival", an open format dance party. On occasion you might see him DJ events for the City of Boston and other community events. His versatility, genuine passion and deep rooted connection to his hometown, Mez channels the spirit of Boston into every DJ set.