Nilosree Biswas is an author and filmmaker trained in comparative literature and later in cinema. She writes about history (often colonial Bengal and pre-modern India), culture, art history, food and cinema of South Asia. These areas of interests extend to her frequent national and international columns. Her most recent book "Calcutta on Your Plate" talks of the foodscape as an incredible journey of tastes, innovations, acceptance, indulgences and celebrations. Two decades of film work has earned Nilosree awards like the ‘Best Documentary’ in the New York Festival, with documentaries showcased at the Cannes Film Festival and archived by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (Oscar), Los Angeles. She is currently working on her next book with themes related to colonial Bengal.

Michelle Myers and Catzie Vilayphonh are founding members of the spoken word group Yellow Rage, a dynamic duo of Philly-based Asian American female spoken word poets. For over two decades, Yellow Rage has made a positive impact through their poetry. Drawing from their own unique experiences, individual political ideologies, and personal life philosophies as Asian American women, Catzie and Michelle's group and solo poems address issues which explore the intersections of race, culture, gender, community, and self. Employing multiple poetic forms and delivery styles—including hip hop-influenced rhyme, narrative poetry, theatrical monologue, song, and free verse—Yellow Rage seeks to connect people, bridge cultures, and initiate a movement of positive and progressive change.