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Ravyn Wngz AKA The Black Widow of Burlesque has a vision to create work/art/conversations that open the minds and the hearts of all people, the goal is to encourage self reflection, and empathy that will ultimately create fundamental change and inclusion. As an Empowerment Movement Storyteller Wngz aims to challenge mainstream arts and dance spaces by sharing her stories as a Tanzanian, Bermudian, Queer, 2 Spirit, Transcendent, Mohawk individual. She aims to create opportunities, positive representations and platforms for marginalized LGBTTIQQ2S communities with a focus on Black Indigenous and people of color.

Ravyn is a co-founder of ILL NANA/DiverseCity Dance Company- a queer and trans multiracial dance company that aims to change the landscape of dance and provide accessible affirming dance education to the LGBTTIQQ2S community. Ravyn is also a member of Black Live Matter Toronto Steering committee, A group who are committed to eradicating all forms of anti-Black racism, supporting Black healing and liberating Black communities.