The Black Comics Collective”Connecting comic creators of color with the communities that crave them”Our Story The Black Comics Collective “celebrates cultural diversity in comics and seeks to amplify awareness of creators, writers, illustrators, and publishers who are producing independent comics that depict a dynamic range of global Black experiences, aesthetics, and social issues in both…
Moore Black PressOur Story Moore Black Press, founded in 1997 by poet jessica Care moore, is committed to uplifting, publishing, and celebrating cutting edge voices in Black poetry. Some of the first poets signed to the press were Saul Williams, asha bandele, Danny Simmons, and Newark Mayor Ras Baraka. MBP’s mission for the future is…
Black Speakers CollectionOur Story What is Black Speakers Collection? Black Speakers Collection is meant to be a resource not only for Black speakers but for organizations who are looking to amplify and diversify their panels, conferences and company talks. It’s always free for speakers to join because access isn’t about paywalls. With over 60 categories…
MICHELLE CRONINAuthor www.michellecronin.net Photo Download | Bio Download Michelle Cronin is a Native American author from the Onondaga Nation. She writes picture books, middle grade novels, and young adult fiction. Michelle was born and raised at Onondaga. She attended the Onondaga Nation School from grades K-5 and nearby La Fayette Junior/Senior High School for grades…
JESSE BYRDAuthor jessebcreative.com Photo Download | Bio Download Jesse Byrd is an award-winning children’s book author and the youngest African American NPR Foundation Board Member. He started his professional journey as a Silicon Valley techie before pivoting to pursue his true passion of creating stories for audiences young and old. Jesse has been fortunate to…
BETSY HODGESAuthor betsyhodges.com Photo Download | Bio Download Betsy Hodges was the 47th mayor of Minneapolis. Mayor Hodges currently serves as an advisor to cities and mayors to support progressive policy and improve equitable outcomes for Black, Indigenous, and people of color. She is a Senior Fellow with the Atlantic Fellowship for Racial Equity (AFRE)…
JAZMIN ANITAIllustrator www.jvzmina.com Photo Download | Bio Download Jazmin Anita (she/they) is a veteran and self-taught visual artist and illustrator residing in Atlanta, GA. Since establishing their business JVZMINA in 2018 and becoming a full-time artist in 2021, they’ve had the opportunity to share their art internationally through calendars, skateboards, and video games, and have…
MADISON BUTLERAuthor www.bluehairedunicorn.com Photo Download | Bio Download Madison Butler is a New Englander who is just looking to change the world one word at a time. Her work is focused on creating equitable spaces and scalable strategies to achieve psychological safety. She is an outspoken advocate for mental health, removing stigma around trauma, DEI…
JEN HAYES LEEAuthor jenhayeslee.com Photo Download | Bio Download Jen Hayes Lee is a passionate content champion and Marketing executive, dedicated to the creation of culturally relevant, inclusive storytelling, developed to inspire and empower families of color. As the Head of Marketing at The Bump, Jen stewards Editorial and Marketing initiatives to support parents and…
PAULEANNA REIDAuthor www.pauleannareid.com Photo Download | Bio Download Pauleanna Reid is a ghostwriter who helps high-profile leaders and doers turn their personal stories into powerful brand assets. A seasoned storyteller with a decade-long career in journalism, she has a strong ability to create page-turning content. Pauleanna is an empathetic interviewer and is known for her…
