Archive for the 'In the community' Category
On April 19, 2008 ECBACC was on site to support the Mural Arts Program and its volunteers in the community at the kick off a new mural project at the Mantua Recreation Center in Philadelphia, PA
ECBACC passed out free comic books to all of the people who participated in this project.
The Mural Arts Program (MAP) has produced over 2,700 murals throughout Philadelphia. More murals than any other city in the world. For more information go to http://www.muralarts.org/
A good time was had by all. Both old and young pitched in to help make this mural happen.
One of the many vehicles we use to travel to events.
If you see the logo you know its about to go down!!!
The East Coast Black Age of Comics Convention (ECBACC) participated in the 10th Anniversary Gala and Celebration of the Harlem Book Fair.
The 10th Anniversary Gala and Celebration of the Harlem Book Fair began on Friday, July 18th, and concluded on Sunday, July 20th, at the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture.
ECBACC participated by selling our “Read For Fun Workbook” at the outdoor festival held on Saturday, July 19, from 11 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on West 135th Street between Lenox Avenue and Frederick Douglass Boulevard.
Both parents and children responded to our work book very well.
COMIC BOOKS: WHAT’S THE STORY WITHIN THE STORY
Coordinator: Jerry Craft, Cartoonist and creator of Mama’s boyz
Facilitators: Alex Simmons, Akinseye Brown and Maurice Waters
During the 10th Anniversary Harlem Book Fair, ECBACC also participated in a comic book workshop for kids.
Learn how to draw comics. What’s the story behind Iron Man? What’s the story behind The Hulk? Comic books and graphic novels are often the first access to reading for our youth. This workshop creates access to creative self-expression and enhances self-esteem.
While attending the tenth anniversary of the Harlem Book Fair in Harlem, NY, Stephanie Brandford, ECBACC Treasurer and Project Manager, asked a question at a panel discussion entitled, “40 YEARS OF AFRICAN AMERICAN PUBLISHING” including moderator Max Rodriguez (QBR The Black Book Review) and panelists W. Paul Coates (Black Classic Press); Kassahun Checole (Africa World Press); Cheryl Willis Hudson and Wade Hudson (Just Us Books); and Tony Rose (Amber Books).
