UNSTOPPABLE WOMEN 2025 In Harlem, where the streets hum with history and creativity, there is one night each year when the city’s pulse beats in sync with the power of words. On Saturday, October 4, 2025, the  African American Literary Awards Show  (AALAS) will once again transform this storied neighborhood into a sanctuary for storytellers—an evening of pride, legacy, and celebration. At its heart stands Yvette Hayward. Founder. Visionary. Cultural curator. An unstoppable wo