Filed under: Ormes Archives
Sunday Specials: A Conversation about Jackie Ormes
Open Books is an hour-long, Chicago-based radio program on which host Donna Seaman speaks with writers whose work is enlightening and affecting, perhaps beautiful, funny, urgent, profound, or all of the above. Tune in to Open Books: A Conversation about Jackie Ormes and the History of African American Newspaper Cartoonists. Jackie Ormes was the first African American woman cartoonist. An artist of conscience far ahead of her time, she was also an activist and a prominent figure in the Chicago Renaissance. Open Books host Donna Seaman speaks with Nancy Goldstein, author of the first book devoted to Ormes and her work, and with Chicago cartoonist Tim Jackson, whose work appears in the Chicago Defender and other newspapers across the country.
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Writing For Rookies #5: New York Comic Con Part 2
This episode of WFR is part 2 of the NYCC interview series. Brandon interviews Cheryl-Lynn Eaton of the Jackie Ormes Society—dedicated to increasing awareness of the work of Jackie Ormes as well was current comic book projects by women of color. Eaton discusses her influences in comics, why there is a need for a Jackie Ormes Society, and her thoughts on what women need to do to increase their profile in the male-dominated comic book industry.
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C. Spike Trotman has begun a book drive for the second trade paperback of her series Templar, Arizona!
Templar, Arizona - Book Two: The Mob Goes Wild
Book Two of Templar, Arizona! Like the first volume, The Mob Goes Wild features remastered art, sketches, and author’s notes. 148 pages of the stuff!
Pre-order it now, or order it at your local comics shop through Previews! The order code: MAY08 3931.
There are many other great deals available if you check out the Iron Circus website! And those of you lucky enough to live in the NYC area can purchase your books from Spike in person at the upcoming MOCCA Art Festival.
Filed under: Creator Updates
ECBACC interview with Ormes Society member Ashley A. Woods:
Filed under: Creator Updates
SGV Comic Fest interview with Ormes Society member Bernyce W. Talley:
Filed under: In The News
The Ormes Society would love to welcome you to its online community at Torchbearers! Take a look at our current hot topics!
Torchbearers: Notable black female characters appearing in comics/manga.
Race Around The Net: Links focusing on the topic of race and how race influences the world of comics/manga.
Ormes Spotlight: Samples of artwork and prose created by Ormes Society members.
Ormes Society: Current events involving Ormes Society members.
General News: Memorable moments in the world of comics/manga.
