Beyond the Mic. hosted a series of four community conversations in collaboration with local Hip Hop Artists around social infrastructure—defying the stereotypes that Hip Hop artists don’t consider how they navigate and impact the world while breaking a persona that undermines the humanity behind the craft.

Topics included: Forgiveness (3/22), Healing (4/12), Love (5/3), and Community (5/24)

Se’Anna returned to Phoenix, AZ for the 2024 ATTITUDE Mental Health Summit with her “Vision Restored” Workshop — encouraging black women from across the U.S. to captivate their creative power in achieving their goals!

Curated by Joe Davis under The New Renaissance, Se’Anna was welcomed as a Neo Griot in this afrofuturistic theatrical production that explored black joy and healing alongside a plethora of poets, musicians and fellow community movers & shakers.

Se’Anna joined an eclectic group of individuals and bands alike united in artistry for this installment of Carnage the Executioner’s “Collaboratory”.

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, Se’Anna supported the “Art Saved My Life” Open Mic Showcase as a featured artist to shed light on the powerful impact that creativity can have on the world around us.

Se’Anna joined several other dynamic spoken word artists alongside Theatre 45 for an inciting performance before a fellowship of elders to spark conversations about religious perspective as it pertains to raw, real life experiences.

As a part of a lively lineup, Se’Anna used her musical talents to help Students United raise scholarship funds that would benefit Black, Indigenous, POC, and other low-income students during a fun-filled night at Can Can Wonderland!

The ‘On da Mic’ Initiative had the pleasure of partnering with Social Roots LLC as a sponsor for their annual mental health summit for African American women in Phoenix, AZ.

Se’Anna also performed at the Black Girl Magic Brunch on Jan. 15 as part of the summit.

The ‘On da Mic’ Initiative partnered with Revamped Media and The CJ Collab as a sponsor for the latest volume of Gladiator School: An open communal cypher to showcase local Hip Hop talent in Minneapolis, MN.

Invited by the renowned Twin Cities Poet Joe Davis himself, Se’Anna helped honor the rhymist with a performance in celebration of his birthday.

Se’Anna was ecstatic to join the Barbershop and Black Congregation Cooperative to bring together and empower black women in Minneapolis with an uplifting poem and a word of encouragement.

The ‘On da Mic’ Initiative supported the Justice is Love Coalition’s annual “Follow Black Women” Conference—designed to unite and uplift black women of all ages from various walks of life—as a vendor sponsor.

Se’Anna helped create new traditions in making room for female emcees on the Minneapolis Hip Hop scene by gracing the second volume of Gladiator School as the first woman to participate.

In the summer of 2022, Se’Anna joined a plethora of musical talents for the vibrant 3-weekend festival at the Normandale Lake Bandshell.

Joined by community in the heart of George Floyd Square, Se’Anna performed with a handful of Minneapolis artists to celebrate the independence of the Pan-African Diaspora in the U.S.

Se’Anna was one of 12 participants in the 2021 “Till the Last Word” Poetry Slam that had taken place in Minneapolis MN.

Se’Anna joined a collective of other faith-based musicians to put on a free outdoor concert at Park Avenue United Methodist Church.

Se’Anna spoke life, truth and light without hesitation at the annual Twin Cities Day of Dignity community resource distribution and fellowship hosted by the Masjid An-Nur.

Se’Anna returned to the annual celebration of Hip Hop mogul J-Dilla to give a lively performance for Hip Hop lovers from across the city.

Invited by the Perpich Center for Arts Education, Se’Anna shared some of her richest cultured-centered stories for their student-coordinated Black History Month Celebration.

In 2019, Se’Anna was selected by The Ambiance Theatre to partake in the original multi-medium, art-enfolded production of “The Garden” alongside a full black womxn cast.

Se’Anna was honored to open the 2018 Annual Dilla Day Celebration in the Twin Cities for legendary DJ and Emcee, Pete Rock.