It's Pride Y'all 2025: United We Shine!

Rita Brent is an award-winning comedian, musician, and military veteran. She grew up in Jackson, MS where she played music in Baptist churches alongside her mother and singer-pianist, Angela. She credits her mother for single-handedly cultivating her talents and preparing her for the entertainment business.  By 18, she joined the Army National Guard where she served as a drummer in the 41st Army Band, ending her time in service as a sergeant. She began her radio broadcasting career at WJSU 88.5 FM as a student at THEE Jackson State University, and later spent six years at Mississippi Public Broadcasting as a host and producer. In 2017, she made a big leap into standup comedy full time.  She has appeared on Comedy Central, truTV, Epix TV, Circle TV, CNN, and more. She tours as an opening act with her mentors, Rickey Smiley and Cedric the Entertainer. She has written for the 73rd Primetime EMMY Awards, the People’s Choice Awards, The Mark Twain Prize for American Humor Award, and more.  She is also a budding performing artist. Her most popular songs to date are "Kamala," "Can You Rock Me Like a Pothole," and "Do the Hoochie Daddy." Rita recently became a three-time Writers Guild Awards Nominee. She's a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated.

DJ Citizen Jane is a singer-songwriter and international superstar DJ who grew up in Miami, Florida. She now spends her time writing, recording, and producing between Miami and Los Angeles. Citizen Jane is currently working on her debut solo project with multiple renowned producers and collaborating with up-and-coming female artists. She recently released her 8th single with sultry lyrics “Ciao Good-Bye.” Her forthcoming EP featuring her first single “Campo de Guerra” which takes her back to her Latin Roots will be setting the tone of a rebirth for Citizen Jane.  She is well known across the globe for making crowds go wild by playing the exact beat needed, whether it is enormous global music festivals, clubs, parties, pride events, or gay bars. Like a musical chameleon, she can play a variety and combinations of house music, EDM, dance music, and Top 40 remixes depending on her audience and the crowd’s mood.