Events & Happenings
BWIE in Conversation: Author Anna Malaika Tubbs
This inaugural BWIE in Conversation event will take place on May 16 at 6:00 p.m. at the Black-woman-owned bookstore, Octavia’s Bookshelf. The evening will feature a conversation between Anna and BWIE Founder Evan Seymour, followed by a book signing.
BWIE Honors
Founded by Evan Seymour in 2026, this invite-only inaugural awards celebration honors leading Black women in their respective fields including Estelle (recording artist), Stacey Walker (MACRO), Phylicia Fant (Amazon Music), Ashley Jackson (Netflix “A Different World” ), Codie Elaine Oliver (Black Love Inc.), Xosha Roquemore (Netflix “Forever”), Yolanda Sangweni (NPR), Nichol McKenzie Whiteman (Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation).
Boots on the Ground Community Event
Boots on the Ground Community Event to support the unhoused in Downtown Los Angeles