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 30-year-old Writers and Artists Group Unveils Web site,
Prepares for Annual Summer Conference

The International Black Writers & Artists of Los Angeles have helped to birth such modern day novelist legends as Terry McMillan, Eric Jerome Dickey and Octavia Butler. The group has been so busy continuing its mission to educate, inspire and publish the writings and artwork of its members and colleagues, that IBWALA hasn't been able to create a permanent home on the Web -- until now.

In light of the information age, and the group's 30th Anniversary Year, the IBWALA has published a comprehensive Web site for its members and visitors worldwide, offering writing, art and performance tips and resources to visitors.

The Web site is also going to be the major force behind the group's upcoming annual summer conference and workshop series taking place at the Los Angeles EPICC (Exposition Park Intergenerational Community Center) August 13-14. The event promises book signings, poetry readings, a keynote address and workshops in many genres in the Los Angeles area. On the list of scheduled presenters and special guests are author Eric Jerome Dickey and Def Poetry Jam's Tony Award Wining performer, Poetri.

Member and former executive director of the organization, L.A. Hughes said, "The Web site is our re-introduction to the world, and it is our hope that we are able to touch many more souls and reconnect with those who we've helped, and who've helped us along the way."

The International Black Writers & Artists Web site is located at www.ibwala.org.

International Black Writers & Artists Los Angeles is a 501(c)3 grassroots, nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting, motivating, educating and inspiring artists, writers and performers. Founded in Los Angeles in 1974 by the late Mrs. Edna Crutchfield and other black writers, IBWALA is a network of authors, publishers, visual artists, educators and community members dedicated to making sure our writers and artists are published, read, seen, and heard. We provide workshops and conferences designed to improve skills, knowledge, and career opportunities for artists of all media.

IBWALA is devoted to fulfilling the need for information, resources an services locally and abroad to those who value the unique contributions of writers and artists among the diaspora. Our vision is to expose and recognize writers and artists of color to ensure we are published, read, seen, ad sought as a viable pool of talent -- nationally and internationally. 
 

For more information about the group, email info@ibwala.org, call 323-964-3721, or send correspondence to: POB 43576, Los Angeles, CA 90043.

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