By Erica Freeman
Last week, I read Nappy-Headed Negro Syndrome, a sincere and savvy little book by 2008 Detroit Free Press Columnist of the Year Oneita Jackson (@OneitaDetroit). A cab driver with an English degree from Howard University, Jackson is a former copy editor and newspaper columnist, whose collection of satirical shorter-than-short stories about race read like poetic versions of dishing sessions among friends.
It’s so good, Dave Eggers calls it “Damned funny, scalpel-sharp, and moves like a rocket.”
I don’t know about you, but I’d be falling out if Eggers said that about anything that came out of my head.
To make the valuable purchase of Nappy-Headed Negro Syndrome and learn more about Jackson and her other book Letters From Mrs. Grundy, head over to Dakota Avenue West Publishing.
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Maia “Crown” Williams
Tables for #MECCAcon2016 are now available. Go HERE to get more information and register.Creator Maia “Crown” Williams says: Midwest Ethnic Convention for Comics and Arts – M.E.C.C.A., aka MECCAcon, is a large comic book and artist convention held annually in Detroit, Michigan. The primary reason M.E.C.C.A was established was to promote knowledge and activity in the youth art culture. It is my mission to make sure that children know that not all “heroes” look the same—that many actually look just like THEM. It is also important to learn the origin of comic books and what the word “hero” actually means. Unlike many “comic cons,” we don’t just focus only on comic books. Art comes in many forms, and we want to highlight them all. At the end of the day, art is and always will be creative expression.
This is some of what you’ll find at MECCAcon:
Read the interview at the Midwest Black Speculative Fiction Alliance website.
MECCACon creator Maia “Crown” Williams
Blkboard’s Jermaine Dickerson confirms MECCAcon delivered.
(And don’t forget to check out Michael Tré’s fantastic photos!)
Get your tickets now!
Midwest Ethnic Convention for Comics and Arts presents this year’s MECCAcon 2015
September 18: 5 pm-10 pm: Mbad/aba African Bead Museum
(DJ workshops/performances)
6559 Grand River Avenue, Detroit, Michigan
September 19: 11 am-6 pm: Detroit Public Library
(Comic book convention, independent film festival)
5201 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, Michigan
COMIC BOOKS
MANGA
FINE ART
INDIE FILM FEST
ILLUSTRATION
STEAMPUNK CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT CLASS
GAMING
HANDCRAFTED ARTISANS
CLOTHING DESIGNERS
SCI-FI
YOUTH LITERATURE
and MORE!
MECCAcon/5E Gallery’s DJ & ENTERTAINMENT Night
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2015
Our entertainment for the weekend will be held at MBAD/ABA AFRICAN BEAD MUSEUM, aka “DABLS.” This event will be hosted by 5E Gallery’s founder, DJ SICARI, along with special guests DJ LOS, DJ HEAD, MICROPHONE MISFITZ, DAN Z, MAHOGANY JONES, VALID, ONE SINGLE ROSE, and many more from across the U.S. DJ Workshops, live DJ sets, spoken word, hip hop, African language wall tours with Olayami Dabls, and more!
MECCAcon COMICS & ART CONVENTION
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2015
Our “dealer room” will be located in Stroham Hall (3rd floor), where creators and publishers from all over the United States will be showcasing and selling their works, as well as handmade artisans and small businesses. We also will be holding classes and workshops on the 3rd floor, as well. Classes include illustration, Steampunk character development, children’s drawing, and animation.
MECCAcon INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL & PANELS
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2015
This year will be our first year for our official INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL, co-curated by famed and award-winning filmmaker Ka’ramuu Kush! This is an all day event featuring 9 short films. Film topics range from Kemetic deities to dealing with mental illness in relationships to claiming your divine feminine.
We also will be holding two very prominent panel discussions on
WOMEN IN COMICS and COMPLEXIONS OF THE INDUSTRY.
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Midwest Ethnic Convention for Comics and Arts – MECCA, aka MECCAcon, is a large comic book and artist convention held annually in Detroit, Michigan. M.E.C.C.A was established primarily to instill knowledge about art in young people. It is our mission to make sure that children know that all “heroes” do not look the same and that many actually look just like THEM. It is also important to learn the origin of comic books and what the word “hero” actually comes from.
Unlike many “comic cons,” we don’t just focus on comic books. MECCAcon will highlight comics, science fiction, steampunk, fine art, music, graffiti, DJ artists, handmade artisans, African belly dancing, urban gardening, fashion, African martial arts, and more.
Lastly, at this convention, while comic books are the main focus, we want to make sure that ALL forms of art are highlighted. At the end of the day, art is and always will be ART — creative expression.
Midwest Ethnic Convention for Comics and Arts – MECCA, or “MECCAcon” is a division of Amonyet Enterprises. The organization was founded October 2013 by founder and CEO, Maia “Crown” Williams.
For vending applications and info, please contact:
Maia Crown Williams
CEO, M.E.C.C.A.
http://amonyet.weebly.com/
313-451-0297
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