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Black Women in Media Announces Landmark Black Coffee Table Book Celebrating Power, Legacy, and Cultural Authority

An editorial-driven, historic volume authored by Black women—documenting Black women as architects of media, culture, leadership, and global influence.

New York, NY — [January 19, 2026] — Black Women in Media (BWIM) announced the development of the landmark Black coffee table book, IN OUR IMAGE: An Anthology Celebrating the Brilliance, Resilience, & Legacy of Black Women. This book, scheduled to debut March 2027, is an unprecedented editorial project conceived, curated, and produced by Black women. The mission is to permanently document Black women as cultural authorities, media power brokers, and legacy builders.IN OUR IMAGE, is not created for its scale alone, but for its authorship, intention, and permanence. In a publishing landscape, Black women have often been featured without ownership and celebrated without control. This book reclaims narrative authority—positioning Black women not as moments or trends, but as architects of culture and history.“This book exists because Black women have shaped media, culture, and leadership for generations—yet our stories have too often been fragmented, diluted, or erased,” said Judith Jacques, Founder of Black Women in Media. “This is not a commemorative project. It is an archive. A declaration. A permanent record of Black women as builders of culture, not footnotes within it.”Why This Book Is Historic
IN OUR IMAGE is built entirely around Black women as the lens, the authority, and the legacy.• It is the first coffee table book to feature Black women exclusively
• It is authored and produced by a Black women–led media institution
• It documents Black women as decision-makers, innovators, and cultural architects
• It uses editorial storytelling highlighting the journey of each feature showcased like never before
• It is intentionally designed for longevity, collectibility, and institutional relevanceThis book approaches Black women’s stories through a lens of luxury and craftsmanship— creating a timeless portrait of influence, beauty, and cultural authority.An Editorial Archive at the Intersection of Culture and CapitalThe Black coffee table book will feature:• Museum-quality photography and visual essays
• Long-form editorial profiles of Black women leaders, creatives, and visionaries
• Architecturally and historically significant environments
• Carefully integrated design, fashion, and lifestyle elements that support the narrativeThe Black coffee table book represents BWIM’s most ambitious archival effort to date—cementing Black women’s influence not as a moment in time, but as a permanent contribution to history.How to Get InvolvedIN OUR IMAGE is being developed through a public-facing crowdfunding and fundraising campaign, inviting individuals, businesses, corporations, and cultural partners to participate in the creation of a historic archival work.Supporters may:
• Contribute financially to support production
• Submit a Black woman to be considered for inclusion within the book
• Feature their company or brand through curated editorial integrationEach pathway offers an opportunity to gain visibility while becoming part of a historic cultural record.To participate, visit:
• Become a Supporter
• Submit a Black Woman
• Feature your CompanyAbout Black Women in Media (BWIM) founded in 2014, Black Women in Media (BWIM) is a global media platform and cultural institution dedicated to amplifying, preserving, and advancing the narratives of Black women across media, business, arts, and culture.Over the past decade, BWIM has honored and featured some of the most influential Black women of our time, including:• Dr. Bernice King
• Cathy Hughes
• Deborah Cox
• Amber Ruffin
• Xscape
• MC Lyte
• Michele Thornton Ghee
• Kelly Price
• Yolanda Adams
• Coco Jones
• Karine Jean-Pierre
• Lauren Lake
• Tamika Mallory
• Sheryl Lee Ralph
• Bevy Smith
• Egypt Sherrod
• Shanice
• Author ZaneThrough conferences, awards, editorial platforms, and cultural initiatives, BWIM centers Black women as authors of their own stories and stewards of their collective legacy.                                                           ###


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