IBWALA

01/30/2026

Nikki Giovanni and James Baldwin. 💕

07/23/2025

ONLINE EVENT:

Join the Black Resource Center Virtual Book Club for a discussion of Eric Jerome Dickey last novel "The Son of Mr. Suleman.” For 18+

03/21/2025

Come join us at AlkebuLan Cultural Center Pasadena on Saturday, 3/22 for Poetry, Spoken Word, Dance, Open Mic and Art! Altadena is Still A Rose and always will be! ❤️🌹 Co-sponsored by Poets & Writers! Former Altadena Poet Laureates in the house! Altadena Rose Poets in the house!

01/22/2025

Calling all IBWA members/friends to support Jervey Tervalon, Author as you can! We love you Jervey!

Like many others in our beautiful and welcoming community, our father, Jervey Te… Giselle Tervalon needs your support for Help Jervey Rebuild After Eaton Fire

12/04/2024

MEMBER Gary Phillips

Culver City's community-oriented bookstore cafe.

11/23/2024

Help support the next generation of readers! https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1034390242032573&set=a.589939593144309

Our annual Children's Book Giveaway is December 21, 2024. We need new books, please donate your books to the Village by December 14, 2024.

For more information call or text to (213) 608 - 5544.

4830 St Elmo Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90019

10/31/2024

Zerline Hughes Spruill

Brock Peters started to cry while filming his testifying scenes in "To Kill a Mockingbird" (1962), without rehearsing it this way, and Gregory Peck said that he looked past him, instead of looking at him in the eye, to avoid choking up himself. According to Peters, the producers were reluctant to cast him, because he had been typecast as a villain.
A product of NYC's famed Music and Arts High School, Peters (born George Fisher) initially fielded more odd jobs than acting jobs as he worked his way up from Harlem poverty. Landing a stage role in "Porgy and Bess" in 1949, he quit physical education studies at CCNY and went on tour with the acclaimed musical. His film debut came in "Carmen Jones" (1954).
Despite the novel's winning the Pulitzer Prize, the studios were not interested in securing the film rights, since they felt that it lacked action and romance (with the absence of a love story), and that the villain does not get a big comeuppance. Producer Alan J. Pakula disagreed, however, and persuaded director Robert Mulligan, his producing partner at that time, that it would make a good film for their Pakula-Mulligan Productions. Together, they were able to convince Gregory Peck, who readily agreed to the role.
Peck journeyed to Monroeville, Alabama with Mulligan and Pakula to meet Harper Lee's ailing father. True to the story, Amasa Lee really had been a widower who raised his children by himself, and at the same time was ready to defend a black man falsely accused of crimes he did not commit. The experience of meeting the actual man aided Peck's performance immeasurably.
Peters delivered Peck's eulogy on the date of his funeral and burial in 2003. (IMDb)
Happy Birthday, Brock Peters!

10/27/2024

Big thanks to everyone that celebrated with us yesterday, it was a beautiful event. (pictures to follow).

Yesterday, as we gave thanks and acknowledgement to our ancestors and those that have gone on to lead the path before us, we continue to mourn with the community in the recent passing of Peter J. Harris. His star will shine brightly through his writings and artistry and his deep well of humanity.

10/22/2024

Wanda Coleman was a strong supporter of IBWALA. Her voice and presence is missed but her words still encourage and inspire us. Join us this Saturday afternoon as we celebrate our 50 year legacy!

10/05/2024

IBWALA's own S. Pearl Sharp will be in the house, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2-4pm at William Grant Still Arts Center. SAVE THE DATE and SEE YOU THERE!
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