The Black Ink Coalition

07/18/2025

We had such a great time! Enjoy this excellent interview with Iceberg Paris of blackbibliomania.com about Mr. Paris Makes a Mess! And get ready for the book signing event on Saturday, July 19th. https://youtu.be/6vLSdPDy8ec?si=oX-C0BxsDrPDshLE

🎷✨ AUTHOR INTERVIEW ALERT! ✨🎷 Get ready to dive into the jazzy chaos of Mr. Paris Makes a Mess – An Excelsior Band Murder Mystery 🎺🔍 Join me as I chat wi...

06/16/2025

Thank you Barton Academy students for your amazing art work. Over 100 participants from your school alone! What an amazing gallery USA Libraries Art Galleries!

Have you heard of JAWS Fest?
It’s happening this month at the University of South Alabama, and it all kicks off May 22nd at 6 PM!

The Jazz-Art-Writers-South Festival is a vibrant two-month celebration of music, art, and culture, featuring jazz concerts, art galleries, author events, and more.
Hosted by the The University of South Alabama Libraries, JAWS Fest brings creativity to life for the South Alabama and Mobile communities. They first fest launched in summer 2022, and it’s only gotten bigger since. You won’t want to miss this year’s kickoff!

📍Mark your calendar: May 22 @ 6 PM
📍University of South Alabama

Up Arts Black Ink Coalition

06/16/2025

This is LaDarrel Bell.

An Arty Award Winner (2025). Drummer for the Excelsior Band (Mobile, Alabama) and Lady of Jazz! She will be sharing her amazing journey in jazz Tuesday, June 17, 2025, 6PM at USA Marx Library. Come and experience this awarding musician doing what she does best! Book your seats today!
https://www.jawsfestival.com/schedule/concert-program-by-ladarrel-bell-drummer-for-the-excelsior-band

06/16/2025

Still Buzzing! Amazing! What a beautiful night!

06/16/2025

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06/05/2025

Celebrating JAWS Fest 2025 on the Wooisms podcast. We are so proud of our Ladies of Jazz! Thanks for taking the time to talk with us!

Podcast Episode · Wooisms · 06/03/2025 · 1h

06/05/2025

Gallery Opening! Tomorrow night, June 5th 2025 from 5:30 to 7:00pm. Come enjoy these great works and the art talk!

We have a very cool Art Show opening this month at Central Midtown. Josh Barr and I also made some cool art pieces that are not pottery and some of our amazing friends have some really incredible upcycle art to show off, come check it out tomorrow evening!!!

05/30/2025

A Heartfelt "Thank You" to everyone who attended the book launch event last night! We hope you had awesome time meeting the Excelsior Band and learning about how the book came together. We're very happy to share "Mr. Paris Makes a Mess," our love letter to the Excelsior Band the City of Mobile. The book is available on all platforms including Amazon. https://books2read.com/b/mvxjr8 Enjoy!

05/26/2025

3 Days until the book launch for Mr. Paris! Come & join the fun!

05/14/2025

We're back! And were excited! It's time to vote on JAWS Youth. 2025's exhibit will feature over 300 works of art created by students under the age of 18! We're very proud of their achievement and we'd like to reward the excellent work that has been created. You're invited to our Gallery Preview and Voting Night tomorrow, May 15th @ 6PM at the USA Marx Library in the Rodning Gallery on the 3rd Floor! RSVP Requested but not required. https://forms.gle/sGPYLkYZHf3kBobs7 See you there!

02/10/2025

New Board Member Recruitment!

Ambitiously Him Her- King Foundation is seeking dedicated and passionate individuals to join our Board of Directors!

*About Our Foundation*
As a nonprofit organization, we are committed to empowering young parents and families through education, advocacy, and community support.

*Role of a Board Member*
As a Board Member, you will play a vital role in shaping the strategic direction of our organization.

Key responsibilities include:
Providing governance and oversight
Setting organizational policies and goals
Ensuring financial sustainability and oversight
Representing the organization in the community - Collaborating with staff and other stakeholders

*Secretary Position*
We are also seeking a skilled and detail-oriented individual to serve as our Board Secretary. The Secretary will be responsible for:
Preparing and distributing meeting minutes and materials
Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records
Ensuring compliance with organizational bylaws and policies
Providing administrative support to the Board Chair and other officers
Coordinating logistics for Board meetings and events

*Ideal Candidates*
We are looking for individuals who:
Share our passion for empowering young families
Possess relevant experience in nonprofit governance, management, or a related field
Demonstrate strong leadership, communication, and teamwork skills
Are committed to serving a minimum 2-year term

*How to Apply*
If you are interested in joining our Board of Directors or serving as our Board Secretary, please submit your application, including:
A cover letter outlining your experience and qualifications
A resume or CV
Contact information for at least two professional references Email your application to: [email protected].

We look forward to hearing from you!
*Deadline* Applications will be accepted until February 2025.

11/27/2024

Happy Holidays,

Welcoming All Poets in our community!

We are very pleased to add a joyful event to the end 2024! "Poetry Christmas at Central Midtown" is scheduled for Saturday, December 7th, 2024 from 12 Noon to 2 PM. The event is free for all! No cost to perform and no cost for admission!

Sign up for your performance time perform here: https://form.jotform.com/211620823167147
Performers are asked to sign up by Saturday, November 30th!

We are scheduled to take place during the "Holiday Market" at Central Presbyterian Church. More about the market here: https://www.mobilecountyal.gov/community_events/events/central-midtown-holiday-art-market-2024-12-07/