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Dika Araújo, Natacha Bustos, and Claudia Aguirre
Dika Araújo, Natacha Bustos, and Claudia Aguirre MULTIPLE Claudia Aguirre is a GLAAD & Eisner nominated writer and artist, and co-founder of Boudika Comics. Natacha Bustos is a Spanish comic artist k...
Jack Kirby
Jack Kirby 0000000116918041 Jack Kirby, born Jacob Kurtzberg (1917-1994), was an influential American comic book artist, writer, and editor. Notably known for his creation of Captain America and co-c...
Method Man and Sanford Greene
Method Man and Sanford Greene MULTIPLE Method Man, a Grammy-winning rapper and actor, is part of the Wu-Tang Clan and resides in New York. Sanford Greene, a renowned comics artist for DC Comics, Imag...
Jazmine Joyner
Jazmine Joyner NONE Jazmine Joyner, a Black disabled nonbinary femme, is a renowned comics industry professional. Notable for being the first Black woman to own a West Coast comic shop and an award-w...
Toni Blackman
Toni Blackman 0000000036920264 Toni Blackman, an international champion of hip-hop culture, is known for her captivating performances and powerful presence. She's the first hip-hop artist to work as ...
International Human Rights Association of American Minorities
International Human Rights Association of American Minorities NONE IHRAAM, an international NGO with UN consultative status, facilitates the access of individuals and unrepresented groups to human ri...
Bryan Christopher Moss
Bryan Christopher Moss NONE Bryan Christopher Moss, a Columbus-born artist, works professionally on storyboards, comics, and runs a T-shirt company, Strange Things. His clients include Cirque du Sole...
Jonathan Todd
Jonathan Todd 0000000028238169 Jonathan Todd, co-founder of Boston Kids Comics Fest and former teacher, is a distinguished comics author and illustrator. A Jacqueline Woodson Fellow, he studied writi...
Jael Richardson
Jael Richardson NONE Jael Ealey Richardson is a Toronto-based author and educator with an MFA in Creative Writing. Known for her memoir and children's book, both titled The Stone Thrower, her work re...
LaKesa Cox
LaKesa Cox NONE LaKesa Cox is an award-winning author and screenwriter with over 20 years of experience. She has published four novels and has contributed to two anthologies. She was acknowledged as ...
Donna M. Gray-Banks
Donna M. Gray-Banks NONE Donna M. Gray-Banks, founder of F.R.E.S.H. Book Festival, is a successful author known for her suspense erotic trilogy and a guest columnist for various outlets. She hosts tw...
Zuksiwa Wanner
Zuksiwa Wanner NONE Zukiswa Wanner, born to South African and Zimbabwean parents in Zambia, is a celebrated author known for award-nominated novels like “Men of the South.” As an essayist, she focuse...
Anika Malone
Anika Malone NONE Anika Malone, author of the acclaimed “10 Minutes Past Too Late”, is celebrated as a fresh voice in contemporary fiction. She has participated in notable book events across the Unit...
Vashti Harrison
Vashti Harrison 0000000476987403 Vashti Harrison, born in 1988, is a Virginia-based author, illustrator, and filmmaker with a passion for storytelling. She has degrees in Media Studies, Studio Art, F...
Biyi Bandele
Biyi Bandele 0000000120964833 Biyi Bandele-Thomas (1967-2022) was a renowned Nigerian novelist, playwright, director, and photographer. He was celebrated as one of Africa's top 50 artists. Bandele's ...
Dwayne McDuffie
Dwayne McDuffie 0000000120367289 Dwayne McDuffie (February 20, 1962 – February 21, 2011) was a comic and television writer. He was known for creating the animated television series Static ...
Naseed Gifted
Naseed Gifted NONE Naseed Gifted, an engineer, educator, and writer from Newark is the Creative Director of PBS Media. Gifted uses his passion for comics to innovate projects that engage all audience...
Jennifer Cruté
Jennifer Cruté NONE Comic artist and writer Jennifer Cruté, known for her work in BITCH magazine and a Glyph Comic Award nominee, has lectured at several institutions, exhibited her work at various ...
Jerry Craft
Jerry Craft 000000050467371X Jerry Craft is a renowned cartoonist, children's book illustrator, and a graduate from the School of Visual Arts. Known for his comic strip Mama's Boyz, he's one of the f...
Keith Knight
Keith Knight 0000000036407698 “Well, you know… cats have better representation in the comics than Black people.” Keith Knight, a Boston-born cartoonist, is recognized for his unique...
Orrin C. Evans
Orrin C. Evans NONE Orrin Cromwell Evans (1902-1971) was a trailblazing African-American journalist and comic book publisher. He's recognized as the first black general assignment reporter for a main...
Kerry G. Johnson
Kerry G. Johnson NONE Kerry G. Johnson, a talented cartoonist, caricaturist, and graphic designer from Nashville, is known for his webcomic, Harambee Hills, which was nominated for a 2010 Glyph Comic...
Orlando Caicedo
Orlando Caicedo NONE Orlando Caicedo is a Colombian artist recognized for his work in illustration and comics. An Atlanta College of Art alumnus, he won Stan Lee's POW Entertainment/Webtoon comic con...
Lola Shoneyin
Lola Shoneyin 0000000041835603 Lola Shoneyin is a renowned Nigerian poet and author, best known for her debut novel, “The Secret Lives of Baba Segi's Wives.” Identified as a promising African writer ...
Ava DuVernay
Ava DuVernay 000000035624500X Ava DuVernay is an award-winning writer, producer, and director in independent film. She founded DVA Media + Marketing and the African-American Film Festival Releasing M...
Rose Brock
Rose Brock 0000000107888362 Rose Brock, a professor at Sam Houston State University, is renowned for inspiring youth to love books. In addition to her career as a librarian and educator, she co-found...
Darlene Williams
Darlene Williams NONE Darlene Williams is an award-winning businesswoman, adjunct lecturer, bestselling author, and nationally recognized youth and literacy advocate. She serves as President of the ...
David Washington
David Washington NONE Dr. David Washington decision to write a graphic novel stemmed from his dissatisfaction with the lack of diversity in the superhero genre. He hoped to provide his children with ...
Patricia A. Saunders
Patricia A. Saunders NONE Patricia A. Saunders, an author from Connecticut, now based in San Francisco, began her writing journey after her mother's passing. She released her first book in 2012 and i...
Nansubuga Nagadya Isdahl
Nansubuga Nagadya Isdahl NONE Nansubuga Nagadya Isdahl, born in the USA to Ugandan parents, is a technical writer and editor for international organizations like the UN and the World Bank. With degre...
Colin Channer
Colin Channer 0000000066632589 Colin Channer, born in Jamaica, is a celebrated author and editor known for his poetry collection 'Providential' and bestselling novel 'Waiting in Vain'. He's also the ...
Yvonne Adhiambo Owuor
Yvonne Adhiambo Owuor 0000000049060048 Yvonne Adhiambo Owuor is a renowned Kenyan writer, recognized for her contribution to literature and arts in Kenya. She won the 2003 Caine Prize for her story “...
Shirlene Obuobi
Shirlene Obuobi NONE Shirlene Obuobi is a Ghanaian-American physician, cartoonist, and author. She is a regular contributor at The Washington Post. Dr. Shirlene Obuobi is a Ghanaian-American physicia...
Shawn Martinbrough
Shawn Martinbrough 0000000109567829 Shawn Martinbrough is an Eisner Award-nominated author and artist renowned for his comic book projects including Batman, Luke Cage Noir, Hellboy and more. He's a r...
Millicent Graham
Millicent Graham NONE Millicent A. A. Graham, born in 1974, is a Jamaican poet known for her collections 'The Damp In Things' (2009) and 'The Way Home' (2014). She was a fellow at the Bread Loaf Writ...
Jayne Cortez
Jayne Cortez 0000000080983190 Jayne Cortez (1936-2012) was a celebrated poet and performance artist, known for her political and surrealistic lyricism. She authored eleven books of poetry and present...
Christine List
Christine List NONE Christine List, Ph.D. from Northwestern University, is an award-winning filmmaker recognized globally. She has received numerous grants, served as a media grant evaluator and juri...
Kellie Magnus
Kellie Magnus 0000000114740104 Kellie Magnus is a Jamaican children's author and media writer. An alumna of Harvard and Columbia Universities, she's the Chair of the Kingston Book Festival and serves...
Esther Phillips
Esther Phillips 0000000073657506 Esther Phillips, founder of The Bim Literary Festival & Book Fair and editor of Bim magazine, is a highly decorated poet with an MFA in Creative Writing. She's won pr...
Alberto O. Cappas
Alberto O. Cappas NONE Alberto O. Cappas, a Puerto Rican-born poet, writer, and community activist, is known for his work in economic development, literature, and advocacy in New York and Buffalo. He...
Cheryl Clarke
Cheryl Clarke 0000000383377198 Cheryl L. Clarke, born in 1947, is a lesbian poet, essayist, and a Black feminist activist. Her work emphasizes African-American women's literature and black lesbian fe...
Matthew A. Cherry
Matthew A. Cherry 0000000500418922 Former NFL wide receiver, Matthew A. Cherry, transitioned into filmmaking after his retirement in 2007. He's known for directing over 20 music videos, his feature f...
Colette Bancroft
Colette Bancroft NONE Colette Bancroft is the book editor for the Tampa Bay Times since 2007, directs the annual Festival of Reading, and served on the National Book Critics Circle board. She holds E...
Thando Mgqolozana
Thando Mgqolozana 0000000071220474 Thando Mgqolozana, born in 1983, is a renowned South African novelist and Mandela Rhodes Scholar. He authored novels like 'Hear Me Alone' and 'Unimportance' and co-...
Louis Edwards
Louis Edwards 0000000028382400 Louis Edwards, a Guggenheim Fellowship and Whiting Award-winning author, has written four novels including Ramadan Ramsey and Ten Seconds. Louisiana-born Edwards is als...
Melica Niccole
Melica Niccole NONE Melica Niccole, a Columbus-native author, poet, and Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor, has a passion for writing which she uses to explore various subjects. She created an annua...
justin a. reynolds
justin a. reynolds NONE Justin A. Reynolds is an acclaimed author renowned for his debut YA novel, “Opposite of Always,” and second novel “Early Departures.” His work includes a Marvel graphic novel ...
Regie Gibson
Regie Gibson NONE Regie Gibson is a poet, songwriter, author, workshop facilitator, and educator. Regie has performed, taught, and lectured at schools, universities, theaters and various other ve...
Cerece Rennie Murphy
Cerece Rennie Murphy NONE Cerece Rennie Murphy, a science fiction enthusiast since age seven, has a rich background in social work and international relations. She transitioned into creative writing ...
Rosemari Mealy
Rosemari Mealy NONE Rosemari Mealy, J.D., Ph.D., is a renowned professor at CUNY, recognized for her community involvement and international human rights activism. She has worked in Cuba, supporting ...
Kamau Brathwaite
Kamau Brathwaite 0000000109373020 Edward Kamau Brathwaite, born in Barbados (1930-2020), was a key voice in Caribbean literature, a professor at NYU, and co-founder of the Caribbean Artists Movement....
Clarence Lusane
Clarence Lusane 0000000109374330 Dr. Clarence Lusane, a respected scholar and activist, specializes in human rights, global race relations, U.S. politics, and international relations. Born in Detroit...
Natasha Moulton-Levy
Natasha Moulton-Levy NONE Natasha Moulton-Levy, a mother and problem-solver, instills a global perspective in her children, helping them become successful global citizens. An alumna of the College of...
William W. Sales Jr.
William W. Sales Jr. NONE William W. Sales, Jr., an Associate Professor at Seton Hall University, is an acknowledged expert on Malcolm X, authoring two books and numerous articles on the subject. A v...
Sharon M. Draper
Sharon M. Draper 0000000374578086 Sharon M. Draper, acclaimed author of the Sassy series and numerous teen novels, is a New York Times bestseller and multiple Coretta Scott King Award winner. A forme...
Shane W. Evans
Shane W. Evans 0000000038504360 Shane Evans is a renowned illustrator, artist and designer whose work has been recognized by The Boston Globe-Horn Book Award and The Orbis Pictus Award. His illustrat...
Olive Senior
Olive Senior 0000000110714769 Jamaican-born Olive Senior is an accomplished scholar, journalist, and editor. Educated at Carleton University and the Thomson Foundation, she's held roles at the Daily ...
Tamiya Davis
Tamiya Davis NONE Tamiya Davis, a Virginia native, is a longshoreman, fashion entrepreneur, author, and motivational speaker. Her achievements include running a rights restoration chapter, owning a f...
Glodean Champion
Glodean Champion NONE Glodean Champion is a multifaceted artist, educator, and coach based in Monterey, CA. She is a published author, whose work explores themes of sexuality, gender, and African Ame...
Christopher Eliopoulos
Christopher Eliopoulos NONE Christopher Eliopoulos is a renowned illustrator, starting his career with Marvel. He wrote and illustrated popular comics like Franklin Richards: Son of a Genius, Pet Ave...
Sheena C. Howard
Sheena C. Howard 0000000382245505 Dr. Sheena C. Howard is a Howard University alumnus who made history in 2014 as the first Black woman to win an Eisner Award. Her book, Black Comics: Politics of Rac...
Ebony Flowers
Ebony Flowers NONE Ebony Flowers is a cartoonist and ethnographer with expertise in qualitative research, picture-based methods, and STEAM education. She started creating comics during her Ph.D. stud...
Gavin Curtis
Gavin Curtis NONE Gavin Curtis is an educator, writer, and illustrator. He studied cartooning with Will Eisner at the School of Visual Arts and worked for Marvel Comics. He also holds a master's degr...
James Otis Smith
James Otis Smith NONE James Otis Smith is a versatile artist from Brooklyn, known for illustrating 'Showtime at the Apollo'. His work ranges across comics, motion graphics, and video. James Otis Smit...
Shauna J. Grant
Shauna J. Grant NONE Shauna J. Grant, a celebrated cartoonist known for her cute creations, is the author of 'Mimi and the Cutie Catastrophe.' She's also contributed to 'Black Comix Returns', 'Noisem...
Al-Saadiq Banks
Al-Saadiq Banks NONE Al-Saadiq Banks is a best-selling author of nine urban fiction and crime drama books. He entered the literary scene in 2002, co-founding True 2 Life Publications with his brother...
Lala Watkins
Lala Watkins NONE Lala Watkins, a Ringling College of Art & Design graduate, is an accomplished author and illustrator, renowned for her work on various children's books and comics. Lala Watkins is a...
Mark Millar
Mark Millar 0000000109178591 Mark Millar, born December 24, 1969, is a renowned Scottish comic book writer, best known for his work on the superhero series, The Authority, by DC Comics. Mark Millar w...
Lawrence Lindell
Lawrence Lindell NONE Lawrence Lindell is a renowned author, artist, and musician, best known for his work in comics and education, focusing on self-care and mental health. His work is celebrated for...
Shawnee Gibbs and Shawnelle Gibbs
Shawnee Gibbs and Shawnelle Gibbs MULTIPLE Shawnee Gibbs & Shawnelle Gibbs are writers for comics, graphic novels, television, film & animation. The Gibbs Sisters, Shawneé Gibbs (l) and Shawne...
Nate Powell
Nate Powell 0000000078269174 Nate Powell, born in 1978, is a New York Times best-selling graphic novelist known for “March,” the autobiography of John Lewis. A self-publisher from age 14, Powell's aw...
Jiba Molei Anderson
Jiba Molei Anderson NONE Jiba Molei Anderson is a seasoned creative professional with over 20 years of experience in illustration, graphic design, writing, and education. The Detroit native and Unive...
Yona Harvey
Yona Harvey NONE Yona Harvey is an award-winning poet and one of the first black female writers for Marvel Comics. She won the Kate Tufts Discovery Award for her book 'Hemming the Water' and an Eisne...
Gabby Rivera
Gabby Rivera NONE Gabby Rivera, a queer Puerto Rican from the Bronx, is the first Latina writer for Marvel comics. Known for her solo series 'AMERICA', she was recognized as a top comic creator by Sy...
Guy Sims
Guy Sims NONE Guy A. Sims is an acclaimed author known for his early publications on Kwanzaa, his collection of American Tall Tales, and his novel, Living Just A Little. He's also the head writer for...
Eric M. Cooper
Eric M. Cooper NONE Eric Mann Cooper is a New Jersey-based Sci-Fi/Superhero author known for his Knight Seeker series set in the modern Tri-State area. He recently started a new series, Star Enforcer...
Shannon Wright
Shannon Wright 0000000049194273 Shannon Wright, based in Richmond, Virginia, is an illustrator and cartoonist known for her work on books like “My Mommy Medicine” and “Twins.” She also designs cover ...
Raúl the Third
Raúl the Third NONE Raúl the Third, a three-time Pura Belpré Award winner, is known for illustrating the bestselling Stuntboy and writing the popular Lowrider series. His work, including contributi...
Alan Moore
Alan Moore 0000000120959030 Alan Moore is a highly esteemed graphic story writer, known for award-winning works like Watchmen, V for Vendetta, and more. He's the creator of America's Best Comics line...
Dave Gibbons
Dave Gibbons 0000000121201766 David Chester Gibbons, born in 1949, is a renowned English comics artist and writer. He's famed for his collaborations with Alan Moore, particularly on Watchmen and a no...
Daniel Isles
Daniel Isles NONE Daniel Isles is a renowned artist known for his unique style, used across various industries such as fashion, music, and technology. He's collaborated with notable brands like Apple...
Ronald Wimberly
Ronald Wimberly 0000000063124757 Ronald Wimberly is an acclaimed artist, illustrator, and cartoonist known for his work with The New Yorker, DC/Vertigo, Nike, Marvel, and more. His notable works incl...
Kristin Sorra
Kristin Sorra NONE Kristin Sorra is an acclaimed illustrator known for her work in children's publishing and products. Her diverse portfolio, recognized by the Society of Illustrators, spans comics, ...
Gabe Soria
Gabe Soria 0000000109294162 Gabe Soria, renowned for online RPG Sword & Backpack and Midnight Arcade series, has redefined choice-driven kidlit. He's also written DC Comics, including Batman '66, and...
Kyle Baker
Kyle Baker 0000000027499033 Kyle Baker is a renowned cartoonist and animator with over 30 years of experience. He has authored 15+ graphic novels, illustrated numerous comics for Marvel and DC, and c...
Joel Christian Gill
Joel Christian Gill NONE Joel Christian Gill, chairman of Strange Fruit Comics, is known for his award-winning graphic novels which focus on uncelebrated narratives from Black History. Apart from his...
Olujimi Ojikutu
Olujimi Ojikutu NONE Olujimi Ojikutu, a University of Lagos graduate, began his career in finance but followed his passion for art and storytelling. He's known for creating comics in his youth, writi...
Kymone
Kymone NONE Kymone Freeman is an award-winning writer, activist, and entrepreneur known for his works in poetry, playwriting, and media. He co-founded We Act Radio, a progressive station in Washingto...
papi kymone freeman
papi kymone freeman NONE Papi Kymone Freeman is a renowned writer, activist, and entrepreneur known for his award-winning plays and debut fiction novel, NINEVEH. He co-founded We Act Radio, a progres...
Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys
Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys MULTIPLE Grammy-winning icons Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys are not only musical powerhouses but also philanthropists and art advocates. Founders of the Dean Collection, the...
Lauren Wesley Wilson
Lauren Wesley Wilson NONE Lauren Wesley Wilson is one of the nation’s leading thought leaders on media relations, diversity and inclusion, and crisis communications. At 25, she became the founder an...
Mariah Carey
Mariah Carey 0000000114722280 Mariah Carey is an author, entrepreneur, philanthropist, producer, and multiple award-winning artist and songwriter. She is the best-selling female artist of all time w...
Tara Sullivan
Tara Sullivan NONE Tara Sullivan, born in Calcutta and raised across South America and the Caribbean, is a global-minded author with a dual Master's degree in Non-Profit Management and International ...
Carrolyn Pichet
Carrolyn Pichet NONE Carrolyn Pichet is a Washington native with a diverse career spanning from the Parole Board to the FBI. She holds degrees from Howard University and the University of Maryland an...
Petina Gappah
Petina Gappah 0000000076949184 Petina Gappah is a Zimbabwean writer and international trade lawyer based in Geneva. Known for her debut book, 'An Elegy for Easterly', which won the 2009 Guardian Firs...
Karen Grigsby Bates
Karen Grigsby Bates NONE Karen Grigsby Bates is an LA-based NPR News correspondent, known for her work on All Things Considered and The Tavis Smiley Show. She has significantly expanded the show's co...
E.J. Josey
E.J. Josey NONE E.J. Josey was a distinguished professor at the University of Pittsburgh and an influential figure in international librarianship, recognized with numerous awards. He served as presid...
Matt Meyer and déqui kioni-sadiki
Matt Meyer and déqui kioni-sadiki MULTIPLE Pictured: Sekou Odinga, déqui kioni-sadiki, & Matt Meyer. Photo Credit PM Press Matt Meyer is a NYC-based author, educator, and organizer for human r...
B.L. Brown
B.L. Brown NONE B.L. Brown is a seasoned law enforcement professional with over 16 years of experience in various roles. She uses her expertise to create training programs and teach at local academie...
Esther Armah
Esther Armah NONE Esther Armah, an award-winning international journalist, best-selling author, and New York radio host, is known for her work in Europe, Africa, and America. She contributes to MSNBC...