In partnership with the African American Community Service Agency and local artist Ian Young, we are excited to paint a legacy mural commemorating the work and life of Miss Inez Jackson.
ABOUT THE AFRICAN AMERICAN COMMUNITY SERVICE AGENCY
It is the mission of the African American Community Service
Agency to preserve the dignity and culture of a diverse
African American Community, and to provide services that promote the
full participation of Santa Clara County and the general
society.
The African American Community Service Agency (AACSA),
founded in 1978, is one of the only African American cultural centers
in the Silicon Valley. Our mission: providing quality educational,
cultural, social and recreational programs, services and activities in
order to perpetuate and strengthen African American identity, culture,
values, traditions, knowledge and family life, is at the heart of all
programs. AACSA's membership is open to everyone, regardless of race,
religion, age or disability. The Agency's diverse activities and
services offer a natural gateway to African American life.
ABOUT THE PROJECT
Inez Jackson (1907–1993) was an American activist, teacher, and postal worker. She faced racial barriers after relocating from Oklahoma to California but became the first Black postal clerk in San Jose in 1949. An advocate for civil rights, she was involved in organizations like the NAACP and fought against discrimination in housing, education, and employment. She promoted non-violent protest and co-founded the African American Community Service Agency (AACSA) in 1978, later having a library named in her honor there.
Despite Inez Jackson being a nationally and locally renowned leader, there is little to commemorate her legacy in the public, especially in San José.
We hope that with the installation of a community mural, we are able to beautify the AACSA's building as well as memorialize the namesake of the Inez Jackson Library. The creation of this mural will serve as a landmark for the building as well as attract new visitors and patrons of the AACSA.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Quiet Giant Design is a visual arts and graphic design co. established in 2009. Founded by artist & graphic designer Ian Young.
Specializing in art direction and custom design solutions for digital, print, branding identity, apparel, album covers & social media; Quiet Giant Design has provided 10 + dedicated years of passion and experience for entertainment & brand based clients with a vast design insight.
By utilizing this unique brand of multifaceted skillsets on your next project, Quiet Giant Design can be the creative drive you need to reach the fullest potential of your vision.
Ian has completed several murals across San José, including an interior mural at the AACSA of Angela Davis.
Donations to this fundraiser will directly go towards project costs including...
- Artist payment
- Materials
- Mural unveiling and celebration
- Post-production maintenance of the mural
Donors also get first access to mural project updates, designs, and more!
Help us celebrate Inez Jackson and her legacy through public art today!
ABOUT LOCAL COLOR
Local Color is a woman-powered 501(c)3 rooted in San José, California. Our mission is to build equitable pathways for creatives to thrive! We meet our mission through the commission and facilitation of public and private art, the establishment of affordable creative workspaces, management of artist-led workshops, and providing fiscal sponsorship for independent artists, cultural workers, and community organizers. Check out our work and public art gallery here!
