ABOUT THE FOUNDER

ARI GIBBS

Ari Gibbs is a Black American host, poet and community organizer. She is best known for founding Well Read Sistas Inc., a 501c3 organization dedicated to promoting the personal and professional development of Black women. Praised for her witty & humorous interview style, she is often referenced as “the great integrator” for her natural yet uncanny ability to inspire relatable unifying conversation in unalike communities. Gibbs has coined the phrases “Joy first…” & “take all the joy you’ve gotten from this meeting and share with another person, especially a Black woman”. Ari Gibbs is a graduate of Rutgers University and proud member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority. She currently resides in her hometown of New York City.