Executive Summary 

When Black Authors Connect (WBAC) is a growing literary community dedicated to connecting, educating, promoting, and empowering Black authors, writers, content creators, and literary entrepreneurs.

Founded in partnership with The Melanin Collective Publishing Company, WBAC serves as a membership-based professional association that provides educational resources, networking opportunities, media exposure, publishing support, mentorship, and business development.

WBAC is currently operating as a nonprofit organization with the goal of obtaining 501(c)(3) status, allowing the organization to expand its educational initiatives, secure grant funding, and provide greater opportunities within the literary community.

Our long-term vision is to become the premier organization supporting Black authors while investing in future generations through publishing scholarships and youth literacy initiatives.