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  • Demise x OSU’s Andean Ensemble: Celebrating Community Through Sound

      Earlier this year Demise co-founder Toby Zuniga-Shaw decided to step out of his musical comfort zone by joining a traditional drumming group, Ohio State’s Andean Music Ensemble. The group consisted of students who have a passion for music, culture, and community. Performing mostly pieces with roots in the Andes region of Peru, you could…

  • Demise x D’Laveance: Advancing Transit Equity in Columbus

    When restricted to just three words, D’Laveance Bert-Sims described himself as a Flamboyant Black Cyclist. In an era of armchair activism and a starkly generational lack of follow-through, he is a shining example of someone who goes against the grain. By collaborating with Paradise Garage, Central Ohio Transit Authority, and Congresswoman Joyce Beatty, D’laveance is…

  • Artist Spotlight: Logan St. Hilaire

    What does community mean to you as an artist?

  • Demise X Wheels of Color: Riding for Change

    Riding for those who can’t ride. Riding for a lost loved one. Riding to make a difference. Riding for community. These inspirational motivations, among many more, exemplify the spirit that permeates the Wheels of Color Pelotonia team. Providing much-needed aid to the community, from the community, Wheels of Color offers a way to promote healthy…