Women Who Dared 2025
“Rooted in Care & Truth: Nurturing Black Women’s Wellness”
SLS HOTEL BEVERLY HILLS
LOS ANGELES, CA
SUNDAY, MAY 18TH, 2025
We are thrilled to announce Women Who Dared, a signature fundraiser brunch and awards ceremony celebrating exceptional Black women who have dared to make an impact in their communities and beyond. This year’s event, themed “Rooted in Care & Truth: Nurturing Black Women’s Wellness,” will take place from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm on Sunday, May 18th, at the SLS Hotel Beverly Hills. As the grand finale to CABWHP’s 30th-anniversary celebration, this inspiring afternoon will honor the invaluable contributions of remarkable Black women, provide a space for empowerment and connection, and reflect on three decades of transformative advocacy and service. Stay tuned for the exciting announcement of this year’s honorees—trailblazers in wellness, leadership, and community impact!
Sponsorship opportunities and tickets are now available for purchase. All sponsorships and ticket purchases directly support our initiatives aimed at enhancing mental wellness within our community. Text WWD25 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)!
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:
Angela Bassett | Xylina Bean, MD | Bebe Moore Campbell | California Black Women’s Collective | Debbie Allen | Hon. Candace Cooper (Ret.) | Ananda Lewis | Dominique DiPrima | Sylvia Drew Ivie, Esq. | Avis Ridley-Thomas | Venessa 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 | Karen Bass | 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
Our past honorees include:
Angela Bassett | Xylina Bean, MD | Bebe Moore Campbell | California Black Women’s Collective | Debbie Allen | Hon. Candace Cooper (Ret.) | Ananda Lewis | Dominique DiPrima | Sylvia Drew Ivie, Esq. | Avis Ridley-Thomas | Venessa 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 | Karen Bass | 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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