Amplify POC Annual Meeting & Awards Ceremony
January 8, 2026 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Amplify POC is pleased to invite you to our Annual Meeting & Awards Ceremony, an evening dedicated to reflecting on this year’s progress, celebrating impactful contributions, and charting our vision for the year ahead.
We are honored to welcome two distinguished guests whose work exemplifies leadership, creativity, and community impact:
Keynote Speaker: India Rose
India Rose is a Martha’s Vineyard–based entrepreneur, real estate agent, and cultural advocate. She is the founder of the Martha’s Vineyard Black-Owned Business Directory and CEO of Sideline, a lifestyle and sportswear brand and storefront that serves as a cultural hub for community events. With experience spanning nonprofit leadership, real estate, and brand development, India supports entrepreneurs in navigating the challenges of seasonal economies while building sustainable, year-round revenue. A recognized voice in elevating Black excellence and supporting BIPOC-owned businesses, she is committed to helping individuals transform hustle into long-term success.
India Rose is a Martha’s Vineyard–based entrepreneur, real estate agent, and cultural advocate. She is the founder of the Martha’s Vineyard Black-Owned Business Directory and CEO of Sideline, a lifestyle and sportswear brand and storefront that serves as a cultural hub for community events. With experience spanning nonprofit leadership, real estate, and brand development, India supports entrepreneurs in navigating the challenges of seasonal economies while building sustainable, year-round revenue. A recognized voice in elevating Black excellence and supporting BIPOC-owned businesses, she is committed to helping individuals transform hustle into long-term success.
Featured Spoken Word Performance: Tamora Israel
Tamora Israel is an interdisciplinary artist, performer, and cultural organizer based on Cape Cod by way of Long Island, NY, and a proud washashore since 2006. A newlywed to her amazing wife and best friend, B. Dean, Tamora brings her talents to poetry, theater, film, photography, graphic design, journalism, podcasting, activism, and public speaking. She has produced, performed in, and organized numerous artistic, social, and political events throughout the region, including the Nantucket Poetry Festival, her signature show Poetry From My Brain Parts, and the monthly 438 Open Mic with Belonging Books at The Cordial Eye. Her multidisciplinary production of Poetry From My Brain Parts premiered at Cape Cod Community College in 2025 and returns to the Cotuit Center for the Arts in March 2026. As a founding board member of both Amplify POC and The Cordial Eye, Tamora continues to serve the community through arts and civic engagement and recently joined the Provincetown Television Board. In 2024, she was honored with the Black Excellence Award by the Massachusetts Black and Latino Legislative Caucus for her contributions to culture, education, and activism.
Tamora Israel is an interdisciplinary artist, performer, and cultural organizer based on Cape Cod by way of Long Island, NY, and a proud washashore since 2006. A newlywed to her amazing wife and best friend, B. Dean, Tamora brings her talents to poetry, theater, film, photography, graphic design, journalism, podcasting, activism, and public speaking. She has produced, performed in, and organized numerous artistic, social, and political events throughout the region, including the Nantucket Poetry Festival, her signature show Poetry From My Brain Parts, and the monthly 438 Open Mic with Belonging Books at The Cordial Eye. Her multidisciplinary production of Poetry From My Brain Parts premiered at Cape Cod Community College in 2025 and returns to the Cotuit Center for the Arts in March 2026. As a founding board member of both Amplify POC and The Cordial Eye, Tamora continues to serve the community through arts and civic engagement and recently joined the Provincetown Television Board. In 2024, she was honored with the Black Excellence Award by the Massachusetts Black and Latino Legislative Caucus for her contributions to culture, education, and activism.
Event Details
📅 Date: Thursday, January 8, 2026
🕒 Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 Venue: The Family Table Collaborative
🍽️ Dinner: Dinner is included and will be served to all attendees. Please let us know if you have any Dietary Restrictions.
🎟️ Registration: Please reserve your seat via Eventbrite:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/amplify-poc-annual-meeting-awards-ceremony-tickets-1968859715409?aff=oddtdtcreator
📅 Date: Thursday, January 8, 2026
🕒 Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 Venue: The Family Table Collaborative
🍽️ Dinner: Dinner is included and will be served to all attendees. Please let us know if you have any Dietary Restrictions.
🎟️ Registration: Please reserve your seat via Eventbrite:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/amplify-poc-annual-meeting-awards-ceremony-tickets-1968859715409?aff=oddtdtcreator