Celebrating Our Organizations's Rich History

African American Writers & Artists (AAW&A) formerly – Black Writers’ and Artists of San Diego, was established in March of 1981 as told by Founding members- Jihmye Collins, Daryl Grisby, and Calvin Manson.

   

"writers and artists of varied genre have tasted the fruit of AAW&A’s flower, pursuant to harvesting their personal goals of creative expression.”

Jihmye Collins – (June 17, 1939 - March 14, 2011)
Founder- African American Writers & Artists

Gallery of Elders

Here are some of our members that are with the ancestors. You are are not forgotten

Barbara Brown, (December 5, 1929 - May 29, 2006) Owner of the Pyramid Book store in San Diego. Instrumental in hosting initial AAW&A meeting
Jihmye Collins – Co-Founder, African American Writers & Artists​
John Meyers - Former Vice President of AAW&A