Brittany “Miss Brit” Lynch is DJ, poet, and entrepreneur who fiercely advocates for artists in communities of color. Her work exists at the intersection of media, art, curation and social justice, and community healing. She was named a “Rising Star” by WCCO’s Urban Perspectives and one of 5 “Influential Young Black Leaders” by The Star Tribune. She’s a graduate of the University of Minnesota with a B.A. in the Sociology of Law, Criminology, and Deviance with an emphasis on African and African American Culture. Miss Brit has been awarded a Verve Spoken Word Grant, Beyond The Pure Grant, and Legacy award for her work in healing communities through art-based engagement. She’s a published writer, radio host, traveling DJ, and social entrepreneur. Her company Visions Merging continues to advocate at the state and city level for intentional urban planning and development that serves its residents and preserves its cultural history.