Columbusing Our Culture: How Bantu Knots Became Mini Buns

Originally posted on derby city naturals:
I was having a good day, until this link scrolled down my timeline. I did not want to believe it. I have seen the white fashion world try to lay claim to baby hair, cornrows and durags I guess I should have known they would Columbus bantu knots as…

#MECCAconWeekly advance preview of THE EIGHT, by Abdul H Rashid

This June, AHR Visions (AHRV) will begin launching its FIRST WAVE of flagship titles that will begin the run of its large and growing catalog of series. THE EIGHT, the signature “superhero” title from the studio, will begin this new line with its exciting and stunning first issue that will introduce the world to DeanContinue

#MECCAconWeekly w/ Khary Randolph

This week, I was a bit overly geeked for MECCAcon Weekly. That is all because I was honored the gift of interviewing Khary Randolph. Dude does… A LOT. Khary’s credits include the long awaited resurgence of TechJacket, the upcoming We Are Robin, Deadpool, Starborn, Spider-Man, Charismagic, Justice League, The Boondocks, Milestone Comics,  Teen Titans, NewContinue

#MECCAconWeekly w/ Arie Monroe

On this week’s #MECCAconWeekly, I was lucky enough to scoop up one of my favorite artists, the lovely spirited Arie Monroe. Monroe, a pretty well known artist, caricaturist, and animator, has been putting in massive work in this industry, quiet but poignant. She reminds me of a ninja in many ways, to be honest, lol.Continue