Nicolas “Xa’Pariis Nike Ebony” Graves is a community leader, cultural advocate, creative visionary, and Vice President of The TOC Foundation whose work is deeply rooted in leadership, community, culture, and service.

Known throughout the community through his drag persona Xa’Pariis Nike Ebony, Nicolas has used performance, ballroom culture, event production, mentorship, and creative leadership as platforms to create visibility, celebrate identity, preserve cultural history, and cultivate opportunities for others. His work reflects a commitment to honoring the people and traditions that shaped him while creating space for the next generation to lead, create, and thrive.

As a Pioneering Founding Mother and cultural leader, Xa’Pariis Nike Ebony has contributed to the growth and preservation of Ballroom and Kiki culture while developing programs, events, creative platforms, and leadership opportunities that bring people together. His legacy extends beyond the stage, into mentorship, community organizing, advocacy, entrepreneurship, and institution building.

As Vice President of The TOC Foundation, Nicolas brings together the strategy of an organizational leader and the cultural insight of Xa’Pariis Nike Ebony to help advance TOC’s mission and vision. He is passionate about building sustainable community infrastructure, developing emerging leaders, preserving cultural knowledge, and transforming community ideas into opportunities and measurable impact.

For Nicolas, Xa’Pariis is not separate from the work — it is one of the ways he tells the story of who he is, where he comes from, and what he believes is possible.

Lee “Treach Ebony” Wilson is a longtime community advocate, financial professional, and cultural leader whose work reflects more than 25 years of advocacy, community engagement, and service. Originally from Philadelphia and now based in Dallas, Lee has dedicated much of his life to helping individuals and communities build greater access to knowledge, opportunity, stability, and empowerment.

Known within Ballroom and LGBTQIA+ communities as Treach Ebony, Lee brings a powerful combination of lived experience, cultural understanding, advocacy, and professional financial expertise to his leadership with The TOC Foundation.

As Treasurer of The TOC Foundation, Lee provides financial leadership and stewardship while helping the organization maintain a strong foundation for sustainable growth. His extensive experience in financial matters allows him to contribute to responsible resource management, strategic planning, organizational accountability, and the long-term sustainability of TOC’s programs and initiatives.

Beyond managing finances, Lee is deeply passionate about financial literacy as a tool for community empowerment. He believes that understanding money, budgeting, saving, credit, financial planning, and wealth-building strategies can help individuals make informed decisions and create stronger futures for themselves, their families, and their communities.

For Lee, financial literacy is not simply about numbers, it is about access, independence, confidence, and opportunity. He is passionate about educating community members on financial principles that can help them navigate everyday life, strengthen their economic stability, and work toward long-term financial wellness.

His more than 25 years of advocacy have also shaped his commitment to ensuring that communities, particularly LGBTQIA+ communities and historically underserved populations, have access to information and resources that can support their overall well-being.

Lee’s leadership reflects an important belief at the heart of The TOC Foundation: community empowerment requires both cultural understanding and the knowledge necessary to build sustainable futures.

Through his role as Treasurer, Lee works to strengthen TOC from the inside out, helping protect its financial foundation while advancing a culture of education, accountability, and empowerment.

Lee “Treach Ebony” Wilson is not only a steward of The TOC Foundation’s resources; he is a champion for financial knowledge, community advancement, and the belief that when people are equipped with the right information, they are better positioned to build the future they deserve.

AJ “Sally Ebony” Walker is a proud North Omaha, Nebraska native and Central High School Class of 2013 alum. In 2016, AJ relocated to Dallas, Texas, seeking new experiences, broader opportunities, and the chance to discover more about who he was and who he wanted to become.

With a natural passion for helping others and staying connected to community, AJ began building his path through his work with United Black Ellument and later TensOrChops Television Network. Through these spaces, he has connected with, uplifted, and advocated for his community in ways that have deeply shaped his personal and professional journey.

In 2025, AJ was honored by the Black Leadership AIDS Crisis Coalition (BLACC) as its inaugural Youth Advocate of the Year, alongside receiving additional community recognition for his continued commitment to advocacy and service.

AJ also discovered one of his greatest passions through Ballroom culture. What began as an interest grew into a space where he found community, creativity, confidence, self-expression, and some of his most meaningful connections. Ballroom continues to influence how he understands the importance of community, chosen family, and creating spaces where people can authentically show up as themselves.

As Secretary of The TOC Foundation, AJ contributes to the organization’s leadership and administrative operations while helping support effective communication, organizational continuity, and community-centered initiatives. He brings his lived experiences, community relationships, and passion for advocacy to TOC’s broader mission of creating pathways to equity, dignity, leadership, and long-term community well-being.

At his core, AJ is still the North Omaha boy who found his way to Dallas, found his people, discovered his passions, and continues to embrace whatever comes next.