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Our Mission
To promote Black culture, social justice and expression through the uplifting of Black artist voices.
A BIG THANK YOU
To all our incredible 2024 sponsors who believe in our mission and help us continue our impactful programming and operating expenses.
BAS IMPACT REPORT
Black Art Speaks (BAS) was founded with a mission to harness art's power for social justice, cultural expression, and community engagement in Cincinnati. BAS has emerged as a pivotal force in the local art scene, known for impactful projects like the original BLM Mural, a response to the national dialogue on racial justice.
Click below to explore BAS’s key projects and initiatives from 2020 to 2024, showcasing our influence on public and private art, youth engagement programs, and ongoing contributions to social justice efforts.
LEADERSHIP
BAS Support Team
Alandes Powell
President CEO
Alexis Patton
Project Manager
Gordon Powell
Logistics Manager
BAS Board of Trustees
Alandes Powell
President & CEO
Damien Hoskins
Board Of Trustees
Kick Lee
Board Of Trustees
Tyra Patterson
Board Of Trustees
Ebony Young
Board Chair
Eddie Hawkins
Board Of Trustees
Maria Seda-Reeder
Board Of Trustees
Peter Niehoff
Development Chair
Jamey Ponte
Board Of Trustees
Stephanie Smith
Board Of Trustees
Chris Evans
Board Of Trustees
Kevin Waklatsi
Board Of Trustees
Tamaya Dennard
Board Of Trustees
Artist Advisory Board
Adoria Maxberry
Advisory Board
Michael Coppage
Advisory Board
Annie Ruth
Advisory Board
Toilyn O'Neal Turner
Advisory Board
Brandon Hawkins
Advisory Board
Cedric Cox
Advisory Board
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