Book Black Women

08/12/2026

Thank you so much to The Exclusive Press for sharing our news and helping us celebrate this next chapter! 💙 We’re so excited to bring Yaya’s Cultural Heritage Performance Series to life and continue creating spaces where Black history, culture and artistry can be experienced and celebrated.

💙 Learn more about the series here: www.bookblackwomen.com/yayas-cultural-heritage-series

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. – Book Black Women, Inc. is pleased to announce it has been awarded a $12,500 Grassroots Arts Program (GAP) Grant from the

07/20/2026

Presenting Sponsor Spotlight

Fayetteville's 40 Under 40 is proud to recognize Willow Equity as the Presenting Sponsor of the Class of 2026 celebration.

Commissioner Pavan Patel and Dr. Amruta Bahekar are both Fayetteville's 40 Under 40 alumni, and their return as Presenting Sponsor reflects the enduring impact of this program and a shared commitment to recognizing the next generation of leaders throughout our community.

We are grateful to Willow Equity for their partnership and for helping make this year's celebration possible. We look forward to honoring the Class of 2026 on August 1.

www.Fayettevilles40Under40.com

06/29/2026

Today, The Fayetteville Observer officially announced the Fayetteville's 40 Under 40 Class of 2026, recognizing forty outstanding young professionals who are making a lasting impact across southeastern North Carolina.

Book Black Women, Inc. is honored to steward this incredible initiative in partnership with The Fayetteville Observer, continuing the legacy established by Sharon Moyer while helping shape the next chapter of the program.

Congratulations to every member of the Class of 2026! Your leadership, service, and commitment to our community deserve to be celebrated, and we can't wait to honor you at the 2026 Fayetteville's 40 Under 40 Awards Celebration on Saturday, August 1.

📰 Read the official announcement by The Fayetteville Observer:
[https://www.fayobserver.com/story/lifestyle/achievements/2026/06/29/fayettevilles-40-under-40-class-of-2026-announced/90605021007/]

🌐 Learn more about the program:
www.fayettevilles40under40.com

🎟️ Public ticket sales open July 6, 2026.

Businesses and organizations interested in supporting this year's celebration can learn more about our remaining sponsorship opportunities on our website.

Congratulations again to the incredible Class of 2026! 🎉

06/19/2026

Today we honor Juneteenth, a celebration of freedom, resilience, culture, and the generations who paved the way.

As we reflect on the past, we also celebrate the creativity, excellence, and contributions of Black communities today.

Enjoy this piece from 400 Years: The Evolution of Black America and Happy Juneteenth from Book Black Women, Inc. ❤️🤍💙

Production: 400 Years: The Evolution of Black America
Poem: Pusher
Written by LeJuane Bowens
Performed by LeJuane Bowens and Cerina Thomas
🎥 Monta'e Harris

For more information on this production contact us at [email protected]!

06/19/2026

Today we honor Juneteenth, a celebration of freedom, resilience, culture, and the generations who paved the way.

As we reflect on the past, we also celebrate the creativity, excellence, and contributions of Black communities today.

Happy Juneteenth from Book Black Women, Inc. ❤️🤍💙

05/23/2026

See y’all at Yaya’s House O’ Funk tonight!

Tickets: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/kzt52sg/lp/67e837a3-ac01-4b26-9522-cf6e41798519

Tomorrow night!!
If you haven't heard Eclectic Soul song...whew!!! Get your tickets!!
https://facebook.com/events/s/yayas-house-o-funk/814105191166067/

Www.bookblackwomen.org

05/21/2026

Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland County’s 2026–2027 Grassroots Arts Program, with fiscal sponsorship support provided by Cool Spring Downtown District, in support of The Yaya’s Cultural Heritage Performance Series.

This support will help us continue creating immersive cultural experiences that celebrate Black history, storytelling, music, performance, and community through productions like Yaya’s Juke Joint, Yaya’s House O’ Funk, Yaya’s Amateur Night, Yaya’s Sunday Blues and more.

We are deeply grateful to everyone who continues to support this vision and the artists who help bring it to life.

Learn more about The Yaya’s Cultural Heritage Performance Series:
[https://www.bookblackwomen.org/we-got-the-grant]

And join us for our next Yaya’s experience:
Yaya’s House O’ Funk
[https://www.bookblackwomen.org/events ]

Thank you for continuing to believe in the power of culturally rooted storytelling through the arts.

05/19/2026

Get ready to step into the groove ✨

Yaya’s House O’ Funk is returning to the The Executive Studio in Raeford on May 23 for a night of live music, soul, funk, dancing, and pure 70s energy. If you loved the atmosphere of Yaya’s Juke Joint, just know this one is bringing the same heart… just with a funkier soundtrack.

Featuring live music by Eclectic Soul 🎶
Hosted by Stephanie Kegler

Good vibes. Vintage flavor. Grown folk energy.
Break out the platforms, sequins, bell bottoms, and shades and come catch a vibe with us.

05/17/2026

Last night, Book Black Women, Inc. had the opportunity to sponsor the décor and ambiance for THE GOLDEN HOUR: a Dancing Without Sin silent dance experience through Yaya’s Luxe Productions.

This event served as a fundraiser for Dancing Without Sin’s 10th Annual Health and Fitness Cancer Awareness Event (Sept 11th- Sat Sept 12th), and we were honored to help create an atmosphere centered around joy, community, and purpose.

If you were unable to attend but would still like to support the cause, you can reach out to Dancing Without Sin at [email protected], (910) 703-7075, or https://www.dancingwithoutsin.com/event-details-registration/10th-annual-health-fitness-cancer-awareness 💛

🎥 Monta'e Harris