Magical Medievalism
Where are we to go when nowhere else is safe? In this piece I explored the concept of a safe haven, who it serves, and how unsafe the world is for POC. The article became a featured read on Medium.
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Wilson and I got a chance to interview another amazing creator, Tiffney Laing of Bevy and Dave. Tiffney is powerful, positive, and poised for immense success within the toy-making industry. Her innovative and inspiring toy, called the History Makers Puzzle Block Set ,teaches children about the alphabet, Black history, and various leadership traits. After listening to this interview you’ll fall in love with Tiffney just as quickly as we did!
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In conjunction with Women’s History Month 2019, Wilson and I analyzed the stories of two fictional book characters: Matilda and Morgana La Fey. We did this to highlight two strong characters who reveal a great deal about our culture, past and present. In the course of the podcast we explore their origins and what their characters mean to us, as well as their impact on the comics industry.
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In conjunction with Women’s History Month 2019, Wilson and I had the immense pleasure of speaking with Canadian illustrator and author Celia Krampien. Through the course of the conversation we learned about the publishing world, Celia’s journey from student to employed artist, and all the twists and turns in between. It was a real treat.
You can listen to the pod in full {here}
In conjunction with Women’s History Month 2019, Wilson and I analyzed the stories of two comic book characters: Livewire and Cassandra Cain, i.e. Batgirl. We did this to highlight two strong anti-heroes who have unfortunately gone somewhat overlooked in the mainstream. In the course of the podcast we explore their origins and what their characters mean to us, as well as their impact on the comics industry.
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LaKase Cousino 