Honoring Black Women, Legacy, and Liberation – You’re Invited 💜

You Are Cordially Invited, Beautiful Sisters! 💜

Join us for a powerful morning of cultural celebration and artistic reflection as we honor the indomitable spirit of Ida B. Wells and celebrate the ongoing fight for Black liberation.

📸 FAMLI's Classic Photo Gathering Project

Theme: Black Women – Mothers of Humanity!

When: Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 9:00 AM Sharp
Where: Barbara Morrison Performing Arts Center
4305 Degnan Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90008
In the heart of Leimert Park Black Arts Village

Founded by Torrénce Brannon Reese in 1996, this annual photo gathering uplifts the bold, beautiful, and brilliant women of our community—capturing the spirit of freedom fighters like Ida B. Wells and all those who walk in her footsteps today.

This year, we are proud to co-host this sacred tradition with Black Women for Wellness, an organization rooted in empowering and protecting the health and well-being of Black women and girls. Their enduring work is a living embodiment of Black liberation, leadership, and love.

🍽️ The Ida B. Wells Breakfast for Black Liberation

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM (Immediately following the photo)
Same location

Co-presented by FAMLI, Inc. and Black Women for Wellness, this community breakfast will feature:

• 🎶 Live music and youth performances

• 🍳 A delicious, soul-nourishing breakfast

• 🖼️ Art exhibitions celebrating Black women's contributions to liberation movements

• 🤝 Fellowship, storytelling, and sisterhood across generations

This is more than a gathering—it's a celebration of your lived experience, your beauty, and your legacy.

What to Wear & Bring

Dress Code: Please arrive in bold, joyful, colorful clothing that makes you feel like YOU. Your radiance is part of this historic image.

Keepsake Offerings

The final group photo will be available as:

• 👕 T-shirts

• ☕ Mugs

• 📸 5x7 prints

Proceeds benefit the life-affirming work of both FAMLI, Inc. and Black Women for Wellness.

RSVP Today

📧 Email: [email protected] or [email protected]
📲 Text: 323-245-2133

"The way to right wrong is to turn the light upon them." – Ida B. Wells

We invite you to step into the frame with us—to honor where we've come from, celebrate who we are, and envision a future shaped by collective joy and justice.

About Our Partners

🔗 Black Women for Wellness is a trusted and transformative community organization devoted to the physical, emotional, and spiritual health of Black women and girls through education, empowerment, and advocacy.

With love and gratitude,
Torrénce Brannon Reese, MSW
Artist & Founder, FAMLI, Inc.

📧 [email protected] | [email protected]
📲 323-245-2133 (textable)