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About Us

World Stage Press is a publishing house originated from Leimert Park and dedicated to the creation and proliferation of African-American Literature.

The World Stage Press’ dedication to the community it serves runs deep. It began as a small publishing arm to literary workshops at the historical World Stage Performance Gallery, founded by icons Kamau Daaood and Billy Higgins


Current Staff

Alana Benson

Press Manager

Paula Punzalan

Marketing Coordinator

Booking Manager

Sales Representative

Founders

Hiram Sims

Co-Founder

Conney Williams

Co-Founder

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