Highlights from Burning Bowl 2025: Rage. Resistance. Renewal.

Thanks to all who joined us for Burning Bowl 2025. We had a beautiful gathering and fantastic turnout! Congratulations again to Dr. Maya Green, the 2025 honoree of the Barbara "Robbie" Smith Award of Excellence! Enjoy the carousel of Burning Bowl 2025 memories and moments.

We'd like to give a special shout-out to our amazing volunteers and also our speakers, planners, and vendors for their dedication and participation, who are mentioned below:

Kaya Powell Rainey, Burning Bowl Event Planner & Community Member

Jacqueline Boyd, Burning Bowl Lead Planner & Community Member

Reverend Ted Dobbins, Affinity Co-Founder

Dr. Christina Smith, Affinity Co-Founder & Former Board President

Anna DeShawn, Former Affinity Board President

E Nina Jay, Poet & Community Member

China Christine, Singer & Community Member

Artemis Singers, Lesbian Choral Group

Summer Coleman Greer, Branding Specialist & Graphic Designer, designed the Burning Bowl & Strategic Plan Summary one-pagers

Aisha N. Davis, Affinity Board President

Phyllis Johnson, Affinity Board Member

Rae Chardonnay Taylor, Affinity Board Member

Here's to more celebrations to come!