I A.M. Arts is a Black and woman-led non profit arts organization, launched in 2017 with spheres of influence in critical dance performance, wholistic arts education, and community development arts. I A.M. Arts has been developing and producing provocative and soulful dance choreographies that center the trajectory of Artistic Director, Alanna Morris’ research into Afro Caribbean cultural archive and African diaspora traditions. We present dance for diverse audiences, largely employing Minnesota artists of color, and building bridges and partnerships with arts organizations around the world that share a similar vision. In 2018 I A.M. Arts launched a mentorship/coaching program for pre-professional female dancers of color to address racial inequities in access to dance education. Our community development arts and cultural programs serve mid-career *women creatives who are on the front lines of movements for social, economic and political reform. In 2022, I A.M. Arts began building our HUB model—an on-going space for robust training in African indigenous knowledge and practice.