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- Quo Johnson
“A talented and gifted speaker, practitioner, and healer, Quo is a true leader in the field. As the Opera industry continues to redefine itself in the 21st century, Quo is the guiding light we all should have at the helm of our ships.”
- Afton Battle, BGM Consulting
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National Day of Racial Healing: Racial Healing Circle
Bishop Arts Theatre Center | January 19, 2026 | Dallas, TX
Quodesia “Quo” Johnson returns as the designer and co-facilitator of the National Day of Racial Healing offering at Bishop Arts Theatre Center. This discussion-based offering honors National Day of Racial Healing through an intentional, compassionate experience of deep connection with people in the North Texas area. Inspired by the work of Dr. Gail Christopher, Bishop Arts Theatre Center's free Racial Healing Circle offering is designed to disrupt the fallacy of racial human hierarchy through stories that connect and propel us toward collective healing.
Racial Justice Opera Network: 2026 National Day of Racial Healing
OPERA America | January 29, 2026 | Online
OPERA America’s Racial Justice Opera Network presents a racial healing circle in celebration of National Day of Racial Healing on Thursday, January 29, 2026, from 2:30 – 4:00 pm ET. Facilitated by Quodesia “Quo” Johnson, this offering invites opera professionals to connect through narrative-sharing in a compassionate environment. This experience is open to and designed for all identities. Anyone interested in learning more about racial healing or simply wishing to connect with others is encouraged to participate.
“Uncommitting to Change” Article Feature
Quodesia “Quo” Johnson speaks with brin solomon about the state of her work amongst a backlash against DEI.
Van Magazine | June 2025
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Piano Magazine | Spring 2025 Issue: “Wellness & Belonging”
HowlRound Theatre Commons | March 2025: “Racial Healing at the Center”
The Fulcrum | August 2024: “This is How You Create a Courageous Workplace”
Medium | February 2024: “A Letter to Black People in Opera”
Visible Magazine | January 2024: “Why Racial Healing Is A Must For Everyone”
Medium | January 2024: “What New Orleans Opera’s Announcement Represents and Why the Field is Responding”
New Thinking Magazine | July 2023: “Equity: A Journey Through Time and Space”
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