CA Black Women's Collective Empowerment Institute

CA Black Women's Collective Empowerment Institute A 501C3 non-profit organization focused on improving the lives of and uplifting Black Women and Girls

Some of the most important people in history are the ones history barely names.In The Three Mothers, Anna Malaika Tubbs ...
08/13/2026

Some of the most important people in history are the ones history barely names.

In The Three Mothers, Anna Malaika Tubbs brings us into the lives of Berdis Baldwin, Alberta King, and Louise Little, the mothers of James Baldwin, Martin Luther King Jr., and Malcolm X.

Their stories invite us to consider what changes when we look beyond the names we already know and ask who nurtured them, influenced them, protected them, and helped make their futures possible.

On August 22, Anna Malaika Tubbs will join the California Black Women’s Collective Empowerment Institute community at the Museum of Black Women and Girls Pop-Up at AC Bilbrew Library - Black Resource Center for a conversation around The Three Mothers.

The gathering will also include a planting activation, a fitting reminder that what we nurture today can take root long after us.

Registration is available through the link.

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08/10/2026

Today is Black Girl Joy Day. đź’•

And these are some of the moments that brought that joy to life.

Over the years, we’ve watched Black girls gather, laugh, learn, create, lead, build friendships and discover more of who they are. This video holds just a glimpse of what happens when Black girls are given space to be fully seen, supported and celebrated.

Today, California is also considering ACR 226, which seeks to designate August 10 as Black Girl Joy Day each year.

For the California Black Women’s Collective Empowerment Institute, this work is bigger than a single day. It is about building a California where Black girls have the support, opportunities and community they need to thrive.

Today, we give them their flowers. 🌸

Tell us: What does Black Girl Joy look like to you? And share this video with someone who should celebrate with us today.

ACR 226 is headed to the California Senate floor on Monday, August 10.The resolution seeks to designate August 10 as Bla...
08/10/2026

ACR 226 is headed to the California Senate floor on Monday, August 10.

The resolution seeks to designate August 10 as Black Girl Joy Day in California, creating an annual opportunity to recognize and celebrate the contributions, experiences, brilliance, and well-being of Black girls throughout our state.

We are especially proud that ACR 226 names the California Black Women’s Collective Empowerment Institute among the organizations at the forefront of advocating for the rights and well-being of Black girls.

That recognition reflects work that extends far beyond one day — from leadership development and civic engagement to creating spaces where Black girls can see their possibilities and exercise their power.

As ACR 226 moves forward, we’ll continue following its progress.

What does Black Girl Joy look like in your family or community?

Tell us below, and share this post so more Californians know what’s moving through our Legislature.

08/04/2026

We are not alone. We do not have to be the strongest. Time heals all wounds.

Those were three of the reflections people carried home after gathering at A C Bilbrew Library for the first Where the Stories Continue event.

It was more than a book discussion. It was a space to reflect, connect, and be reminded that stories have the power to bring people together.

The series continues on August 22 with bestselling author Anna Malaika Tubbs, whose book The Three Mothers explores the remarkable women behind Malcolm X, Martin Luther King Jr., and James Baldwin.

If you missed the first gathering, we'd love to welcome you to the next one.

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Community doesn't end when the month does.As we close out July, we're reflecting on the moments we shared together—from ...
07/31/2026

Community doesn't end when the month does.

As we close out July, we're reflecting on the moments we shared together—from conversations about mental wellness and Black Women's Equal Pay Day to the Museum of Black Women and Girls, our Book Club & Paint & Chat, and the stories being preserved through our Oral History Station.

Every one of those moments points to something bigger: a community committed to celebrating, preserving, and expanding opportunities for Black women and girls across California.

If this month inspired you, we'd love for you to stay connected.

Join the California Black Women's Collective Empowerment Institute community through our membership and newsletter, and be part of the work happening all year long.

đź’ś Join the Collective today and invite someone else to come with you.

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Joy is a practice.As BIPOC Mental Health Month comes to a close, we're reminded that caring for ourselves is not a pause...
07/31/2026

Joy is a practice.

As BIPOC Mental Health Month comes to a close, we're reminded that caring for ourselves is not a pause from the work—it is part of the work.

Councilwoman K. Patrice Williams shared a powerful truth:

"If we're not our best selves, we cannot hold the mantle for our family, for our community."

That message has guided many of the conversations we've had this month about wellness, healing, and community care.

At the California Black Women's Collective Empowerment Institute, we believe that when Black women are supported in their well-being, families grow stronger, communities thrive, and future generations benefit.

As we turn the page to a new month, may we continue making joy, rest, and wellness part of our daily practice—not just in July, but throughout the year.

đź’ś What is one thing you'll do this week to pour into yourself?

From our President & CEO, Kellie Todd Griffin:“You cannot become what you cannot see.”That belief has guided the vision ...
07/30/2026

From our President & CEO, Kellie Todd Griffin:

“You cannot become what you cannot see.”

That belief has guided the vision behind the Museum of Black Women and Girls and continues to shape the work of the California Black Women’s Collective Empowerment Institute.

Representation is about more than recognition. It helps expand what’s possible.

As Kellie shared in a recent interview:

“When Black women and girls see themselves reflected in every corner of achievement, they begin to imagine new futures for themselves.”

The Museum celebrates more than 300 remarkable Black women whose lives have shaped California and our nation. Our hope is that every visitor—especially every Black woman and girl—leaves with a stronger belief in her own possibilities.

Because greatness is not reserved for someone else.

It belongs to her, too.

Learn more about the Museum of Black Women and Girls at cablackwomenscollective.org.

Opportunity changes everything.Awareness is important—but awareness alone doesn’t create change.That’s why the Californi...
07/23/2026

Opportunity changes everything.

Awareness is important—but awareness alone doesn’t create change.

That’s why the California Black Women’s Collective Empowerment Institute created SheWorks.

SheWorks helps Black women build skills, strengthen confidence, and access pathways to meaningful careers and greater economic opportunity.

When women have access to opportunity, families grow stronger, communities thrive, and future generations benefit.

Because closing the gap starts with opening doors.

Learn more about SheWorks at: www.cablackwomenscollective.org/economic-mobility

Where you live shouldn’t determine how much opportunity you have.Yet here in California, Black women earn an average of ...
07/21/2026

Where you live shouldn’t determine how much opportunity you have.

Yet here in California, Black women earn an average of 60 cents for every $1 earned by white, non-Hispanic men.

That gap affects more than a paycheck. It influences financial security, career growth, and the opportunity to build lasting wealth.

At the California Black Women’s Collective Empowerment Institute, we believe awareness must be paired with action. That’s why we created SheWorks—a workforce development initiative that helps Black women strengthen skills, expand opportunities, and advance their economic mobility.

Understanding the gap matters.

Building pathways forward matters even more.

Learn more about SheWorks: https://www.cablackwomenscollective.org/economic-mobility



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