Women Who Dared

LOS ANGELES, CA
​​SATURDAY, MARCH 20TH, 2027

We are thrilled to announce Women Who Dared, a signature brunch and awards ceremony celebrating exceptional Black women who have dared to make an impact in their communities and beyond, is returning in 2027!
Sponsorship opportunities are now available for purchase. All sponsorships directly support our initiatives aimed at enhancing wellness within our community. Text WWD27 to 866-595-0061 get updates about event announcements and more! Thank you for joining our impactful movement F.O.R.W.A.R.D. (For Our Rights, Wellness, Advocacy, Resources and Descendants)!
Throughout the afternoon, guests will experience:
  • A chef-curated menu featuring elevated seasonal cuisine
  • Live music to uplift and energize the space
  • A silent auction filled with curated goods and experiences
  • Immersive installations and experiences
  • Dynamic speakers and cultural performances that reflect the brilliance and creativity of Black women

OUR PAST HONOREES

Each of our past honorees represents a trailblazer in their respective fields, challenging norms and paving the way for others. Like this year's honorees, their dedication to improving the lives of Black women and communities is a testament to the transformative power of care, truth and commitment

Our past honorees include:
Mayor Karen Bass (2025 Woman of the Year) | Angela Bassett | Xylina Bean, MD | Yvette Nicole Brown (2025 Women Who Dared Honoree) | tamika l. butler (2025 Women Who Dared Honoree) | Bebe Moore Campbell | California Black Women’s Collective | Debbie Allen | Hon. Candace Cooper (Ret.) | Ananda Lewis | Dominique DiPrima | Nike Irvin (2025 Women Who Dared Honoree) | Sylvia Drew Ivie, Esq. | Avis Ridley-Thomas | Vanessa Bell Calloway | Sheryl Lee Ralph | Jayne Kennedy Overton | Sheila E. | Frances Jemmott | Joyce Jones Guinyard, DC | Loretta Devine | Lark Galloway-Gilliam | Anita Hill| Gloria Morrow, PhD | Kamilah V. Moore | Madalynn C. Rucker | Norma Mtume, MA | Paula Madison | Jackie B. Majors | Holly Mitchell | Octavia Miles | Juanita Jennings | Tyan Parker Dominguez, PhD, MPH, MSW | Shaun Robinson | Rosemary Turner | Synthia Saint James | Jacquie Stephens | Wendy Raquel Robinson | Wanda Smith | Taylor Lynn McClure | Juanita Watts, MD | Norma Mtume, MA | Sheryl Lee Ralph | Antronette Yancey, MD, MPH | Laura Wiltz, PhD | Nancy Wilson | Debbie Pattillo | Venessa Bell-Calloway

HIGHLIGHTS FROM WOMEN WHO DARED
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The California Black Women's Health Project is the only statewide, non-profit organization that is solely committed to ​improving the health of California's 1.2 million Black women and girls through advocacy, education, outreach and policy. 
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CALIFORNIA BLACK WOMEN'S HEALTH PROJECT
​​9800 S. La Cienega Blvd., Suite 905
Inglewood, CA 90301
​(310) 412-1828
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