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Ben OG

@benogrady.bsky.social

Writer / SEO / Comics / Dad / Cats / Ocassional DJ. Located in Orlando, FL. Big Orlando Magic and Florida Gator fan. benogrady.com.

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SKTCHD@sktchd.bsky.social · 6mo ago

ICYMI: In a rare Monday feature, I wrote about what it's like to create during the ICE occupation of Minneapolis, the ICE Out Comics initiative, and what it's really like living through this with insight from members of the Minneapolis comics community. This one is open to non-subscribers.

“This Gives Us an Outlet”: Members of the Minneapolis Comic Community on What It's Like to Create During a Crisis - SKTCHD

It might seem like an unusual comparison, but for some comic creators who reside in Minneapolis, Minnesota, living through Operation Metro Surge — the effort by the U.S. Department of Homeland Securit...

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David Harper@davidharper.bsky.social · 6mo ago

ICE's occupation in Minneapolis has affected everyone that lives there, and today on SKTCHD, I wrote about what it's like for comic creators in the area, and how they're using their art to tell the story of the city from their perspectives.

SKTCHD@sktchd.bsky.social · 6mo ago

What's it like to create during a crisis? I talked with members of the Minneapolis comic community like @trungles.com, @zandercannon.bsky.social, K. Woodman-Maynard, and more about making comics during ICE's occupation, the ICE Out Comics initiative, and more. This is open to non-subscribers.

Trung Le Nguyen@trungles.com · 6mo ago

Liam was taken from Columbia Heights, the town just south of my high school in Fridley and just north of the Arts district in NE Minneapolis. I spent a lot of time with friends there after extracurriculars. News of his abduction completely broke my heart. I’m glad he’s home. #Comics4Liam

Drawing of Liam Ramos, a little Latino boy in his bunny hat with Pikachu on his head
Comix Action@comixaction.com · 6mo ago

Friends, we're thrilled to announce #Comics4Liam to encourage artists to draw pictures for Liam Conejo Ramos and share links to help Liam's family and other immigrants persecuted by ICE! Check out comics4liam.com and please do feel free to pitch in! Images by the great @trungles.com!

Graphic by Trung Le Ngyuen featuring a drawing of Liam Ramos with his bunny hat and Spidey backpack and a small smile. Text reads: "Comics 4 Liam / WE're asking artists to draw pictures for Liam Ramos that you think might make this particular boy feel happy and cared for. / Maybe drawings of things he might love; maybe pictures of Liam himself as you think he might like to be seen. / Please post your art with the hashtag #Comics4Liam and a link to comics4liam.com, which lists fundraisers for Liam and others victimized by ICE and links to organizations that support immigrants.
Oeming@oeming.bsky.social · 6mo ago

“The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command.” ― George Orwell, 1984

Kids Comics Unite@kidscomicsunite.bsky.social · 10mo ago

Enrollment is NOW OPEN for our 7-week fall course: How to Launch Your Graphic Novel. Taught by Janna Morishima, our newest course will teach you how to build an effective marketing campaign without losing your soul in the process! 🐲📚 #kidlit #kcuintensive #booklaunch #bookmarketing

How to Launch Your Graphic Novel - Kids Comics Unite

An online course on everything you need to know about launching your graphic novel or comic, taught by literary agent Janna Morishima!

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