Black August Spelling Bee

Are you ready for a lively, fun-filled showdown? Ready to test your knowledge where every letter counts? Find out at our Black August Spelling Bee hosted by Ohio Women’s Alliance, Black Men Build, and Kozy Brand. Come curious to learn about the freedom fighters, engage with grassroots organizations, leave intellectually energized, and enjoy an evening where whimsy meets advocacy.

Ohio Women’s Alliance (OWA) is a power-building Reproductive Justice (RJ) organization that provides programming, resources, and education for women, gender-expansive, and youth who identify as Black, Indigenous, and people of color throughout Ohio. Rooted in the foundations of Reproductive Justice, our mission is to transform Ohio into a state where all people can truly thrive through access to safe communities, equitable education, holistic health care and wellness, inclusive and representative democracy, and economic prosperity. We advance this mission through our strategic priorities, with a focus on wellness and democracy.

Black Men Build (BMB) is a grassroots membership organization whose mission is to give Black Men and their families all the tools necessary to become a powerful organized political force for liberation.  We recruit, develop, and organize Black Men in ways that no other organization is doing with a commitment to love, grace, accountability, and power. We are bringing Black men into the movement for racial, gender, and social justice through healing, power-building campaigns, and political education.

Kozy Brand was founded by two young creatives with a shared vision: to express freedom and promote positive living through fashion. They believed that living “Kozy and free” meant elevating your lifestyle while staying true to comfort — and that’s where the Kozy story began. Their mission is to create a brand that blends stylish, cozy aesthetics with sustainable practices — offering more than just clothing, but an experience filled with warmth, comfort, and positive energy. At Kozy, we strive to empower individuals to express themselves freely, embrace their unique journey, and feel good in what they wear — inside and out. Every piece we create is designed to support a lifestyle rooted in authenticity, mindfulness, and ease.