The Creative Hive

Clara Kent is an Afro-Indigenous multidisciplinary artist and community liaison from Homewood, Pa. Whether the medium is music, canvas, or curation, Kent will work to uplift the creative community, especially for Black artists and youth, as a whole through her actions in mentorship, her raw & vulnerable artistry, and her motivational words and posts.

Melessie is an actor, singer, model, voiceover, and teaching artist. She attended Point Park University with a B.F.A. in Musical Theatre. She recently won the 2022 BroadwayWorld Pittsburgh Awards for Best Supporting Performer in a Play for her role as Risa in Two Trains Running by August Wilson and Best Supporting Performer in the musical An Untitled New Play by Justin Timberlake.

Noa Mims is a sculptor and owner of Mims Ceramics, a handmade functional pottery brand. Nola’s creative practice centers on teaching and community as an educator and interdisciplinary artist. They love roller skating, cooking, crocheting, and thrifting as well as learning about and educating others on how to be more neurodiverse affirming.

Tahirah Walker is an assistant professor in the Department of Community Engagement & Leadership at Point Park University's Rowland School of Business. She holds a Ph.D. in Communication and Rhetorical Studies. Tahirah enjoys books, books, books, music, visual art, and her beautiful supportive family. Tahirah is inspired by a wide range of writers, musicians, and visual artists including Deesha Philyaw, Brian Broome, Kiese Laymon, Yona Harvey, Stevie Wonder, Kara Walker, Reyna Noriega, and the incomparable noteholder mezzo soprano like no other, Whitney Elizabeth Houston.