Black Creatives' Artist Panel

Due to the weather we will be doing this virtually. 

Destiny Roberts (she/her) Music Artist - Minnesota's Destiny Roberts aka 'Dezzy Raww' offers a breath of fresh air from the cookie-cutter Hip Hop doing it rounds on the radio. Trippy, harmonically-rich instrumentals form the foundation for Minnesota's Dezzy Raww to spill her truth. Often compared to a modern day Lauren Hil, Dezzy Raww is on a mission to recite the pages of her life journal--pivoting around themes of entrepreneurship, positive mindset, overcoming adversities and more. 

Tariq Muata (he/him) filmmaker-Tariq is a twenty-two year old Black multi-hyphenate filmmaker, cinematographer and photographer working full-time in Minneapolis, Minnesota. His portfolio includes conceptual/narrative music videos, promotional videos, and mini-documentaries that feature colorful visuals that evoke a spectrum of emotions in his subjects. He is passionate about music, film and the combination of both, providing viewers the most impactful cinematic experience possible. 

Justin Ofori-Atta (he/him) filmmaker- Justin (Jojo) has been pursing filmmaking since 2017. He started in a program called HECUA and their media making change cohort. He received a bachelors in cinema and media culture from the Univesity of MN. His work ranges from music videos, to documentaries, to sports, to concert recaps and short films. He has starting acting in a few projects. His goal is to continue to inspire and create the best way he can.