A Beautiful Resistance Live!

Jeneé Osterheldt 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.

Dr. Noelle N. Trent is the President & CEO of the Museum of African American History | Boston & Nantucket. A respected public historian and national museum leader, she uses her expertise to amplify stories of Black history and culture. In 2025, Boston Magazine named her one of the 150 Most Influential Bostonians.

Dr. Trent has held roles at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture, the National Park Service, and the Frederick Douglass National Historic Site. At the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis, she served as Director of Interpretation, spearheading major exhibitions, education initiatives, and the MLK50 commemoration.

She currently serves on the Commonwealth of Massachusetts 250th Anniversary Commission, the City of Boston’s Commemoration Commission, and previously as Vice Chair of the Association of African American Museums. Her service also includes roles with the International Sites of Conscience, AAM, and AASLH.

Dr. Trent has presented internationally and been featured in The New York Times, The Boston Globe, The Today Show, C-SPAN, CNN, and more. She holds a doctorate in U.S. History from Howard University, and is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated.

Sheena Collier is a cultural strategist, founder, and community architect building the infrastructure of belonging for the future of cities, work, and identity. She is the Founder and CEO of The Collier Connection and the founder of Boston While Black (bostonwhileblack.com), a digital and in-person membership platform reshaping how cities and organizations attract, retain, and support Black talent. A multi-year Boston Magazine 150 Most Influential Bostonians honoree, Sheena is a Spelman College and Harvard Graduate School of Education alum and serves on the Massachusetts Convention Center Authority board. sheenacollier.co

Moses Sibley is a young award-winning filmmaker from Boston. He is best known for his “Think you know Boston?” series (@_madebymojo) and his documentary “Mattapan”, which has received international recognition. He also is responsible for the multi-media company MADE BY MOJO, and he continues to tell stories that highlight community and changes lives.

Known for his versatility and creativity on the turntables, Mez.Wav has emerged as one of the most sought after and trusted DJs in Boston. Mez is the Creator of “Vibration”, an open format dance party, Resident DJ for “Silk,” Boston’s premiere R&B Experience, HUE Back Bay, and 2026 Embrace Boston Artist in Residence. On occasion you might see him DJ events for the City of Boston and other community events. With his genuine passion for music and deep-rooted connection to his hometown, Mez channels the spirit of Boston into every DJ set.