Yvette Lee Bowser, an award-winning writer, producer and showrunner best known for creating the Emmy-nominated sitcom Living Single, is recognized by The Man/kind Initiative for her long history of shaping culture through the art.  Yvette made history as the first and youngest Black woman to create and run a primetime series at 27 years old. For nearly four decades, Bowser has made a profound impact on society through her storytelling, leadership, and advocacy for authentic representation in entertainment - and now, through her support of The Man/Kind Initiative's efforts to fight food-insecurity.

Man/Kind Executive Vice-President and entertainment-industry activist Anne-Marie Johnson congratulated Yvette.  “What can be said about a person who truly gets it? Who truly understands how important it is to live outside of ones’ self? We at the Man/Kind Initiative know an angel when we meet one. I’ve known this angel for many years. Her talent, drive and philanthropy are to be admired. We are honored to name Yvette Lee Bowser our Man/Kind Initiative's Angel Of The Year. Her more than generous donation will allow us to continue providing nourishing food to those who are struggling. On behalf of the Man/Kind Board of Directors, we thank you, Yvette. From the bottom of our hearts."

Richard Stellar, Man/Kind Founder and CEO also weighed in:  "Yvette's bio reads like a 'Guide to Giving Back'.  Yvette helped establish the WGA Showrunner Training Program to cultivate the next generation of top writer-producers. She continues to champion emerging voices, particularly women and creators of color, through mentorship, philanthropy, and leadership on boards such as the IDA Champions Board and Girls Inc. She is also a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®.  We are so fortunate to have Yvette's support, and to bestow our Angel of the Year - 2025 to her."