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SEPT.20TH, 2014
HUNTS POINT COMIC CON
The first annual Hunts Point Comic Con will be hosted by M.S 424 in
association with the Hunts Point Alliance for Children Comics Workshops
and performance will occur throughout the day.
Admission is free.

The Andrew Freedman Home

ANDREW FREEDMAN HOME
1125 Grand Concourse Bronx, NY 10452‎
(718) 293-8100

today! bronx heroes will be at kcc 7!!

Click the image to go to kids comic con's official site!

Chris Duckett

Chris Duckett is founder of Ra-Dawn Studios and is currently working on "GI American" and "Enter: The Roach", comic properties for Bronx Heroes 2.0's mini series. Chris is from Queens, NY.

robert garrett

Roberet Garrett/ XMOOR STUDIOS: Xmoor Studios has been the brainchild of writer/creator Robert Garrett along with his business partner Eric Nocella Diaz, our goals are to create graphic presentations that comprise the vast spectrum of the multimedia market place with a ground base firmly placed in the arena of comic publications and Multimedia Intellectual Properties such as GALTOW, AJALA: A Series Of Adventures, INHERITORS, and the Novella A House Of GALES. Xmoor Studios is also developing a Live Action Film Short based on their comic series INHERITOR.

Dmitry Gubin - artist/ painter

. Dmitry Gubin, best known for his Urban paintings and his fashion photography in the fine arts world. He graduated from the School of Visual Arts in 2000 and began drawing " Heavy Traffic",in our convention based title Bronx Heroes 2.0.

ray Felix

Ray Felix a comic artist and writer. His comics include, " God: The Second Coming". " No-1 Anthology", "Bronx Heroes: Runaway Slave" , Bronx Heroes 2.0 and "A World Without Superheroes". Ray Felix is also the director of the community based organization, Bronx Heroes Comic Con, which promotes literacy and education through the practice of reading and creating comics.

N. Steven Harris

N.Steven Harris -In addition to creating and illustrating Brotherhood of The Fringe, and co- creating Ajala: A Series of Adventures, along with Robert Garrett, N. Steven Harris has had a career spanning 20 years in the comic book industry. His highlights include Aztek: The Ultimate Man, a character which he co-created along with Grant Morrison and Mark Millar, Batman: Officer Down, (DC Comics), X-Force101, Deadpool Annual „98(Marvel Entertainment), and a comic book called The Crush (Motown, Image Comics). Most recently, Mr. Harris collaborated with best-selling novelist L.A. Banks of “The Vampire Huntress Legends” series on a comic book adaptation of the 12th book in that series, and Voltron published by Dynamite Entertainment.

Michele St. Martin

Michele is Production Manager and Illustrator, Nova Star Studios), and has join the ranks of upcoming "The Women of Bronx Heroes" series being released in the fall of 2013.

Mark Mazz- Atlas Unleashed

Mark Mazz is best known for being the creative director for Harris Comics from 1995-1998, and the Design Services Manager for DC Comics in 1998-1999. In December 2008, he founded Atlas Unleashed a new venture which combines the strength of the talent in the independent comics community with the broad base of traditional publishing, e-commerce, on-line content and mobility devices.

Special Host- Regine Sawyer- Lockett Down Productions.

"Women in Comics", In this exciting, super heroine filled panel, artist Regine Sawyer ( owner and founder of Lockett Down Productions) interviews fellow artists Tara Donahue, Shawna Mills ( published in Black Comix and Street Fighter Tribute Book ) , Michele St. Martin ( Production Manager and Ilustrator at Nova Star Studios), Rica Takashima ( manga artist, creator of Rica ‘tte Kanji!? and founder of Aozora Art) , and Jodi Tong (game graphic and cartooning artist) about the portrayal of women in comics and around the comic book industry.

Ivan Velez jr.
Marvel, DC, Planet Bronx
Entertainment

Ivan Velez jr.
Ivan Velez, Jr. Xeric Grant-winning American writer of comic books.

His work includes Gay Comix for Bob Ross, Blood Syndicate and Static for Milestone Comics, Ghost Rider, Venom and Abominations for Marvel Comics, Extreme Justice for DC Comics, Flinch for Vertigo, Power Puff Girlsfor DC's Johnny DC imprint,and Tales from the Closet, created in affiliation with the Hetrick-Martin Institute.He has also edited graphic novels for Dutton Books, earning an award from the American Library Association. Ivan is also a Xeric Grant-winning American writer of comic books.

"Transitions" The first Solo exhibit of Artist, Ray Felix @ Bronx Community College.
"Transitions" is a collection of Ray Felix's latest comic art and Abstract Paintings. Ray Felix comic work ranges from various levels of human psyche and its attachment to the physical plain. It's Dark, gritty and guttural. Works include pages from: A World Without Super Heroes", "Enter:The Roach" and his newest book "World War Heroes". On the other side of the tracks is "Quintessential" Ray Felix's series of Abstract works. These works as a whole deal with the spiritual and emotional levels of Felix's subconscious. The colors which are layered recycled paint reflect his detachment from the human plain and his attempt to reach the singularity of inner spiritual peace. All works are produced on recycled canvas and recycled paint. The exhibit runs from Sept.24th to October 25th on the BCC campus. Mon-Thurs, 9am to 3pm. and Saturday October 19th from 11 to 6pm.

Pictures from the Exhibit
July 6 -31s t.

WOMEN IN COMICS @ POE PARK VISITING CENTER GALLERY

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Danny Fingeroth

Danny Fingeroth is another Marvel legend, best known for being longtime group editor of Spider-Man in the 1980's. He also edited popular series such as Marvel Team-Up and Ka-Zar. As a writer, he worked on all fifty issues of Darkhawk between 1991 and 1995. Before that, he enjoyed a long stint on Dazzler, which featured the superheroine who later joined the X-Men. He also wrote the Deadly Foes of Spider-Man and Lethal Foes of Spider-Man mini-series, as well as various issues of several other Marvel titles. Fingeroth left Marvel in 1995 to become editor-in-chief of Virtual Comics for Byron Preiss Multimedia and AOL. From there, he served as senior vice president for creative development at Visionary Media, home of Showtime's Whirlgirl, a Flash animation sci-fi series which he edited.
Fingeroth has written several books and taught comics writing at New York University, The New School, and Media Bistro. He was the founder and editor of Write Now!, a magazine about the craft of comics writing.
Visit: www.dannyfingeroth.com

Tara Nakashima Donahue- Artist/ gallery director

Tara is is the art director of Medialia Gallery. She is a graduate from Hampshire College. Tara is known for promoting comics in the art gallery. Join her as she speaks on the "Women in Comics Panel".

Alitha E. Martinez- artist

Alitha is a diverse comic artist and inker who has worked on a variety of comic book titles which range from selected issues of "Dc's new 52- Batgirl", Marvel's Iron Man ,Thor, Graphic Illustrators "My Boyfriend is a Monster" series and Twisted Journey's # 12 " Kung Fu Masters". Alitha also illustrates and writes her own self published Manga series, "Yume and Ever" and is currently freelancing with Archie Comics/ Red Circle, illustrating "The Crusades".

Don McGregor- writer

Don McGregor is a comics writer and is Best known for his work on Detectives Inc., Sabre, Black Panther in Marvel's Jungle Action and Kill Raven. He is also known as the first comics writer who scripted the first interracial kiss.

MAS MEDIA STUDIOS

Jorge Medina, Anibal Arroyo and Johnathan Syphax formed MAS Media Studios in 2007,MAS Media members are both Bronx and New Jersey based Independent comic publishers. Join them as they promote their new indie comic magazine "I AM" .

Micheal Klein -Moonbase comics

Micheal Klein aka Zeedox is an Artist/ Animator whose work experience ranges from working with Nickelodeon's animation, "Doug" to teaching at Art and Design High School where he started a student based comic, toy and animation club called "Moon Base Comics". http://www.moonbasecomics.com
Zeedox has taught marketing skills to students where they sell their animations on apple itunes and toy designs on www.shapeways.com

Power smith studios

Carl Kent and Shawn Atkinson are Bronx and Brooklyn based indie comic creators. Together they formed Powersmith Studios and published"St.Cloud" and "Bombshells". Carl has designed logos record labels and he is currently working on creator owned projects such as Heroes of Q13. Shawn bounced in and out of the business for years, penciling and inking for such companies as Amazing Comics, Spoof Comics,Triumphant Comics, Hero Graphics, DC Comics, London Night Studios, Ministry of Films, Kamite Comics, Antarctic Press, and others.

David Quinn-writer

David Quinn is author of The Faust. He has also written for Razor, Lady Death, Purgatory, Ascension, and Ghost Rider: Midnight Sons. His most recent project is the Littlest Bitch: A -not for children, children's book.

Jim Salicrup- writer/ editor in chief

Jim Salicrup is an American comic book editor, known for his work with Marvel Comics and Topps Comics. At Marvel, he edited books such as The Uncanny X-Men, Fantastic Four, Avengers and various Spider-Man titles. At Topps, he edited books such as Bram Stoker's Dracula, X-Files and Zorro. Salicrup began his career at Marvel, where he worked for twenty years. In 1987, he became editor of The Amazing Spider-Man. Salicrup was the editor of Marvel Age magazine for eight years. He also wrote Transformers, Sledge Hammer, The A-Team, the Marvel Toilet Paper, Spidey Super Stories, and the child abuse prevention issue of Spider-Man. In 1992, Salicrup became the editor-in-chief of Topps Comics. He is now the editor-in-chief at Papercutz, publishers of Nancy Drew, The Hardy Boys, Tales From The Crypt, Totally Spies!, and Zorro graphic novels. He is also a trustee at the Museum of Comic and Cartoon Art.

rob sodaro

Robert J. Sodaro is an American born writer, editor, and digital graphic artist. Sodaro was born in Norwalk, CT and is best known for writing for numerous publications in the comicbook industry press during the 80s & 90s. He currently contributes stories to a number of independent comicbook publishers including, Main Enterprises, Pronto Comics, Free Lunch Comics, Atlas Unleashed, and others, including the online webcomic publisher Inkbot.com. He also currently writes for examiner.com on the topics of comicbooks and films. He is the creator of a number of intellectual properties including Agent Unknown, W�lf Girlz, Girl Skout Wars, and Hot Girl & Totally Hot Girl.

melinda steffhen aka Mindy Indy

Mindy Indy is the writer, penciler, inker, and colorist for her comics including “The Misfortune Cookie.” Mindy’s also working on her graphic novel, “AER HEAD.” She's currently colors the Power Rangers Megaforce graphic novel for Papercutz and has worked with Kyle Baker on Marvel’s DeadPool Max. She sketches in comic conventions and art shows along the east coast. Mindy also draws a weekly comic for the Dysautonomia Foundation and creates “custom comics.” www.mindyindy.com

Jodi Tong

Jodi Tong is an artist who has done work for online/mobile gaming, product graphics, cartooning and, spot illustration. She's most well known as the author/artist of web comics, Lang Lang and House of LSD and, the newest printed series, Bunny Mom.

Emilio Velez jr.

Emilio Velez Jr. was born and raised in the Bronx, NY.He is the artist, writer and creator of the family friendly comics called "The Dodgeball Teens". The comic is about three teenage siblings who play professional dodgeball with a team and go on different adventures. Emilio graduated from Monroe College in 2004 with a Bachelors Degree in Computer Science despite having a learning disability. His goal is to teach young people that even though they have learning disabilities, they can accomplish anything. "I want to inspire them to also write and draw comic books."

Vanessa Verduga- actress/ director

Vanessa Verduga is an actor in New York City. On any given day she can be found playing many parts on stage, on screen and off. In addition to being an actor, Vanessa is a singer, writer, director, producer and a lawyer. She brings real life experiences to her craft. Her sensual, passionate yet sarcastic personality brings life to the characters she plays.

Roberto Williams

As a life-long native of Brooklyn, NY, Roberto Williams has spent more than 25 years writing, directing, singing, and acting, in many stage plays, independent films, and performance venues throughout New York City. He has enjoyed several careers in the arts, and now brings his energy and passion for the performing arts to his many students.

Having already written, produced, choreographed, and directed several school productions, Mr. Williams now embarks upon his most ambitious student showcase project to date: The dramatic stage presentation “Fathers Of The Dark Knight”.

sha-nee williams

Sha-Nee Williams a freelance artist and graphic designer. She is also an artist contributor to the upcoming horror anthology Skin Crawling Comics.

and many more bronx and new york city artists to come.

CELEBRATE NATIONAL FREE COMIC BOOK DAY WITH BRONX HEROES.

A SPECIAL THANKS TO DIAMOND DISTRIBUTORS FOR DONATING FREE COMIC BOOK DAY BOOKS.

Comics Portfolio review @
POE PARK

March 16th
Comics Portfolio review
All aspiring comic artists bring your artwork to be reviewed by comics professionals. Get the inside scoop on how to get a steam line look for your comic heroes.
Also, advice on inking and writing characters.
Artists: Wilson Ramos, Alex Rivera, Chris Duckett,Ray Felix and many more!

Time:1 pm to 5 pm.
Free and Open to the public.

March 30, 2013
Living in Sequence Closing reception! Last chance to get you glance Golden and Silver age comic art as well as contemporary comic artist living in the Bronx today.

Free and Open to the public.

Saturday, May 4 , 2013 @ BXHCC 5
Living In Sequence Women in Comics Panel

Join Regine Sawyer as she interviews Alitha E. Martinez, Vanessa Verduga and Shawna Mills on comics, the industry, animation, film and being female entrepreneurs in the entertainment industry. At conclusion of panel, Director/ Actress: Vanessa Verduga will show Justice Woman episodes 1 and 2.
Time:11pm to 6pm.
Free and Open to the public.

The show has been extended.
February 9th - March 31th 2013
Living In Sequence @ Poe Park

LEARN HOW TO BECOME A BETTER WRITER WITH DANNY FINGEROTH

Attention all comic writers and those who wish to aspire to being a writer of comics. Danny Fingeroth is at it again. Marvel Comics Writer and Editor Veteran is teaching on line. My personal testimonial: Danny's class changed the way I wrote. It made me more organized in plotting and script writing. Danny's class is great for both beginners and seasoned writers. I even got to put out the comic he helped me edit within the same year. Even premiered it at this past NY Comic Con. Danny Fingeroth gives you results.
Look into it.:http://dannyfingeroth.com/online-classes/

Ray felix Curates: Living In Sequence Exhibit @ Poe Park

Living In Sequence

On View through the months of February -March 8th, 2013. Living in Sequence is a comic book exhibition, celebrating the birth of comics which took place in Poe Park. Focusing on the Bob Kane, Bill Finger and Jerry Robinson, who were influenced by Edgar Alan Poe's writings. Together the team artists and writers created Batman, Robin and the Joker on a park bench in Poe Park. The Living in Sequence show will feature golden age and contemporary comic book artists from the Bronx demonstrating how the American art form of comics still thrives in our borough still today. Artists works on display: Shawn Atkinson, Chris Duckett, Trevor Von Eeden, Will Eisner, Ray Felix, Feliq, Dmitry Gubin, Hal Foster, N. Steve Harris, Irwin Hasen, Jack Kirby, Carl Kent, Alitha E. Martinez, Regine Sawyer, Alex Rivera, Jerry Robinson, Vanessa Verduga and Roberto Williams.
Free and open to the public.
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Saturday, March 2nd, 2013.
Holy Bat Films!

Celebrate the birth of the Bat with a Saturday afternoon!
Join us in our retrospective of Batman in the Cinema. On view will be Batman serials from the 1940's and the classic Adam West and Burt Ward "Batman" movie, based on the hit TV 1960's show. We'll also be viewing the best episodes of "Batman the Animated series" (1995- 2000).

October 27th, 2012.
6 TO 8PM
Bronx Heroes visit Brooklyn Heroes at the Comic Book Book Party Saturday Oct. 27th, 2012.
N.Steven Harris is coordinating an event which utilizes alternative space for comic events. Bronx Heroes is going to Crooklyn!!! There will be independent and mainstream comic artist displaying and selling their work, books and other items. Come check out another side of comics you may not be use to seeing.

Get Directions to Poe Park

Breonx Heroes Artist workshop at Longwood Gallery @ HOSTOS College, Thursday Aug. 9th from 7 to 9 pm. FREE and OPEN TO PUBLIC.

Join Bronx Heroes for a FREE workshop on drawing from a live model at the Longwood Gallery.
Bring any medium you'd like to illustrate. Paper and Pencils will be provided. August 9, 2012 @ Longwood Gallery/ HOSTOS college in the BX.
7 to 9 pm.
Address:
450 Grand Concourse, Bronx NY 10455 Rm C-190.
Tel:718-518-6278
Walk up orange building with White handicap ramp.

Directions: Subway: 2, 4, 5 to 149th St–Grand Concourse.

Bronx Heroes Comic Con on MNN.

Bronx Heroes Comic Con features on "Never II Late", with host Carol Lewis. Watch us
http://www.mnn.org/live/1-community-channel

Bronx Heroes Comic Con on Open.

Bronx Heroes Comic Con features on Bronxnet's Open with Rhina ValentinWatch the episode here:
http://www.bronxnet.org/tv/open/viewvideo/1488/open/open-friday--apr-13-2012

May 11th, 2012- Bronx Heroes Comic Con Happy Hour & Drawing mixer.

The Bronx Museum and Bronx Heroes Comic Con are holding a free drawing and happy hour event from 5pm to 8pm. Free Admission.
Drawing sessions are open to the public 15 and up. Happy Hour is for 21+ ( Must bring ID.

Draw live models in dynamic action poses. Pencils erasers and paper will be provided. www.bronxmuseum.org

Bronx Heroes Comic Con 4 May Fri. 11th and Sat. 12th 2012 @ The Bronx Museum.

TODAY IS THE BIG EVENT!

FRIDAY: Drink and Draw. Draw live Models, have a beer and listen to great music. 5 - 8pm.

SATURDAY - COMIC CON, WORKSHOPS, PANELS AND BLOOD DRIVE. 11am - 6pm.

Welcome to the 4th Annual Bronx Heroes Comic Convention at the Bronx Museum of the Arts.
Join our free community event where you can meet independent comic artists, writers and publishers. Network with creative professionals, and listen in to what they are saying on how to break into the comics industry in both mainstream and independent markets. Bronx Heroes teams up with the New York Blood Center to provide a space where Bronx Heroes attendees can donate blood. Become a Bronx Hero, Save a life!Donate blood on the day of the Bronx Heroes Comic Con 4 and you'll be saving a life.
Bronx Heroes : Saves Lives is a collaboration between Bronx Heroes Comic Con, The NYC Blood Center and Bronx Council on the Arts.

All Donors must RSVP before the event. You'll receive a free "Bronx Heroes Saves Lives" T-shirt for your generous contribution along with loads of free snacks!

Blood donation link : TBA

BRONX HEROES WILL BE AT NY COMIC CON OCT. 11-14th, 2012!

Thank You all who supported the Bronx Heroes Comic Convention on Oct. 11-14, 2012 @ the Javits Center.

Bronx Heroes Executive Director, Ray Felix, sits on his first NYCC panel on comics in education.

Cultivating the Creative Energies of Your Students with Comic Books, Puppetry and the Arts
Date: Thursday, October 11
1:15 pm - 2:15 pm

Location: 1A04

Speakers: Alex Simmons , Bonnie Erickson , Leslie Carrara - Rudolph , Mike Lopez , Noel MacNeal , Ray Felix

Description:
Learn how you can bring comic books, art and puppetry into your classroom, library, or after school program and add a unique way of teaching lessons and cultivating the creative energy of your students. Join writer Alex Simmons (Archie/Blackjack), Sesame Street's Leslie Carrara-Rudolph (Abby Cadabby), Executive Director of Bronx Heroes Comic Con Ray Felix and Executive Director of the Jim Henson Legacy Bonnie Erickson, as they share their experiences and the opportunities that you can bring your students.

Track:
Professional

Ray Felix Autographing Date: Saturday, October 13 and Sunday October 14.
11:00 am - 7:00 pm

Location: Booth #1877

Description:
Come meet Ray Felix! If you have any questions about this signing, please visit Bronx Heroes Comic Convention booth # 1877.

Trevor Von Eeden Autographing Date: . October 11-14th

Trevor Von Eeden Autographing Date: Saturday, October 13
11:00 am - 7:00 pm

Location: Booth #1877

Description:
Come meet Trevor Von Eeden! If you have any questions about this signing, please visit Bronx Heroes Comic Convention booth # 1877.

Track: In-Booth Signing

Bronx Heroes will be at Latin Mixx conference on July 12th.

The Latin Mixx Conference runs from July 10th - 12th, 2012. Bronx Heroes returns for its third annual invitation. Be a part of the excitement and register today.

Bronx Heroes At Philly Wizard Comic Con 2012

Wizard World throws comic cons like no other Comic Con in the Tri-State area. Even though they have a big budget with big stars, Philly Wizard Comic Con is a warm and family friendly environment. I took my family to the comic con for the first time in a very long while. We had a blast. Bronx Heroes was very well received by Philadelphia natives and by Wizard World. We even found a few Bronxites who traveled by bus and train to join in the festivities. We look forward to attending again next year.

BRONX HEROES AT KCC 6!

Bronx Heroes Comic Con supports Kids Comic Con, the original Bronx Comic Convention. Join Alex Simmons and Eugene Adams for this fun extraordinary family phenomenon.
Ray Felix takes the family out for free comic book day.

Bronx Heroes at MoCCA Fest Photos

Mocca threw its 10th annual fundraiser and Bronx Heroes showed its support by attending and showcasing our own upcoming comic con. Bronx Heroes veteran Chris Duckett was in attendance along with Executive Director, Ray Felix and our new recruit, Dmitry Gubin.

Bronx Heroes will be at MoCCA Fest this weekend!

Meet author / artist of Bronx Heroes 2.0 #1, Ray Felix and Heavy Traffic Artist, Dmitry Gubin. Will be signing advanced copies of Bronx Heroes 2.0. Also, meet the return of Bronx Heroes concept artist Chris Duckett.

Bronx Heroes Comic Con is awarded Grants to help spread its mission.

Bronx Heroes is awarded grants from the Dept. of Cultural affairs, NYSCA, and the Small Business Development Center. Bronx Heroes Comic Con is committed towards utilizing education, literacy and job opportunities through panels, workshops related to the Comics art form.

February 18th, 2012.
Black Comic Book Day from 12 to 3pm.
Join Ray Felix and Trevor Von Eeden for a sneak preview of their latest creation:"Black Power".
http://www.blackcomicbookday.com
Hue-Man Bookstore & Cafe
2319 Frederick Douglass Blvd. (Between 124th and 125th Streets). New York, NY 10027. Tel: 212-665-7400.

Highlights from Black Comic book Day!

Check out the great Photos and interviews by one of our most loyal supporters. We love him and you know him: Crazy Al Cayne at CAC-TV!!!
http://www.cac-tv.com/anigamicom/

I HAVE TO GIVE A GREAT BIG THANK YOU TO ALL OF THE FANS AND CREATORS WHO CAME OUT TO SUPPORT BLACK COMIC BOOK DAY AND JERRY CRAFT FOR THE EVENT EXIST IN NEW YORK CITY!
RAY FELIX
DIRECTOR
BRONX HEROES COMIC CON

Saturday, Nov. 19th @ Hostos Community College- "Noviembre"

Saturday, November 19, 2011 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM (ET)Bronx.

NYAs part of Comitee Noviembre at the Longwood Art Gallery, Ray Felix, creator of Bronx Heroes Comic Convention, "Bronx Heroes Comic", and "A World Without SuperHeroes", will instruct this free workshop that includes hands-on drawing exercises. During the workshop he will analyze the role history and his Puerto Rican-Columbian heritage has played influencing his comic and character Runaway Slave. In this workshop Felix will show students how historical research can lead to compelling character design and inspiration.
This workshop is brought to you by the Longwood Art Gallery, a program of the Bronx Council on the Arts.
Click here to register for the drawing workshop!

Our Voices: Writing and Teaching Afro-Latin@ Perspectives.

Ray Felix, will talk about his comic Runaway Slave while being a guest on the panel:
Our Voices: Writing and Teaching Afro-Latin@ Perspectives.
During the Afro Latin@s Now! Festival
Saturday, November 5, 2:00pm-3:30pm
@ El Museo De Barrio
1230 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10029

Afro-Latin@ published writers of fiction, poetry, and prose discuss why and how they approach race and ethnicity in their work. What can Black Latin@ writers do to raise awareness of our issues through youth literature and in the schools? What is involved in the creation of accurate portrayals of Afro-Latin@s and their personal and social challenges? What aspects of Afro-Latin@ literary work generates the most lively responses among diverse reading audiences?

AFRO-LATIN@S NOW!Saturday, November 5, 201112:00 pm - 5:30 pmEl Taller

The Saturday programming of the the Afro-Latin@s Now! Conference is inter-generational day highlighting the matters of Afro-Latinidad and expressions of identity, visibility and empowerment. Afro-Latin@s Now! is a three-day international conference that will gather scholars, community leaders and artists to advance a dialogue on issues of importance to Black Latin@s in the United States as well as foster positive relations between Latin@s, African Americans, and other peoples of color.

ADMISSION TO THIS PROGRAM IS FREE TO THE PUBLIC. To register for the entire 3-day conference and get additional information, visit: www.afrolatinoforum.org