A VIRTUAL USER EXPERIENCE
AfroComicCon is a Fun, Educational, and Interactive Event for the whole family!
Due to COVID-19 concerns, the annual event started in 2017 by the Oakland Technology & Education Center (OTEC)
will be held virtually and free to the public via the AfroComicCon website.
AfroComicCon 2020 Reloaded will be a day full of exciting panels, screenings of the AFCC International Film Festival winners, Entertainment, Gaming, Cosplay, and Special Guests, as well as a Virtual Marketplace!
Panels are scheduled across multiple interests including Comics, Writing, Animation, Fitness, Social Justice, and Writing. Each panel will be hosted by a thought leader in each discipline including celebrity guests, industry experts, and creatives.
Also, participants and fans of all ages will enjoy entertainment throughout the day. Including a Live DJ stream, a Gaming tournament, Film Festival, musical guests, and a Virtual Cosplay Competition.
AfroComicCon’s goal is to provide a welcoming and safe virtual space for underrepresented nerds of color. Regardless of age, gender identity, sexual preference, religious beliefs, or special needs, all are invited to celebrate science-fiction, fantasy, comic books, gaming, and more in this special virtual event.
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AfroComicCon 2020 Tracks
We have over 60 hours of workshops and panel discussions lead by industry professionals! Select a track below to view available programs.
- All Tracks
- Animation
- Anime
- Comic Book
- FLASH
- Gaming
- Hollywood Production
- Production
- Social Justice
- Special
- Writing
- All Tracks
- Animation
- Anime
- Comic Book
- FLASH
- Gaming
- Hollywood Production
- Production
- Social Justice
- Special
- Writing
Hip-Hop And Comics: Cultures Combining
Hip-Hop and comics exist in constant communication: namehecking and reflecting each other, trading ideas back and forth, and sharing many common inspirations and influences. In this program, creators and innovators …
THE SPIRIT UNIVERSE OF AFRICAN COMICS – VORTEX247.COM
A data driven Panel series giving insight into the growing comic scene in Africa looking into narratives in different regions from Africa’s best comic creators and professionals by VORTEX CORP.
The Comic Book Spectrum: Black Women in Comics
Women in Comics Collective International is an organization that serves to highlight the work and merit of marginalized people working in the comic book industry; especially that of Women and …
Why Afrofuturism Matters
A Discussion of why Afrofuturism Matters in Black Speculative Fiction. Following the success of Black Panther, why this genre is so important currently, the benefits of it being produced by …
Create Your Character
Join Dill in creating your own original character, from initial design to backstory and personality.
Anime Illustration Tutorial – Clip Studio Paint Sponsored by Wacom
A workshop on how I create my artwork.
Designing Character
Watch concept artist/illustrator Jordan McCreacken-Foster as he shows how to design a character from start to finsih. In this workshop, Jordan discusses his process demonstrating how he uses reference boards, …
Zulu Ink Wash
Robert deomonstrates how tto do a quick sketch, then I flush it out with ink. Lastly, I show how to create a water color look in photoshop. I did a …
The Story of SOUL
Join Pixar Animation Studios Story Artist Michael Yates as he discusses his background, professional path, and gives you an inside look at the story process for Disney and Pixar’s newest …
Entrepreneurial journey into animation, Advertising, Design, and Tech
The motivation, the ways and the means to get there may be varied but are there a set of prerequisites to make it in the world of high tech and …
60 FRAMES PER SECOND
An insight into the production pipeline and process when producing ORANGE CITY
The first steps of Visual Storytelling – Story Boarding is the foundation of Animation
The Copeland Brothers life and times through Story Boarding! Find out how two brothers who loved to draw became directors of Marvel and DC animated films and are now directors …
AfroComicCon 2020 Guests
Discover the AfroComicCon Podcast!
Tune in to the latest in Black creativity, Afro-Future, Sci-Fi, Music, Comics, and Art! The AfroComicCon podcast is the place to hear creators and learn about their about upcoming projects.
Join notable host Greg Bridges as he has in-depth and revealing interviews with black visionaries. Our on-air personalities bring you insight and perspective on the afrocentric creativity highway.
Enjoy current events, cultural commentary along with entertainment news and headlines through the lens of blackness.
AfroComicCon News
4: Black History Everyday: Color
Join Kiki as she discusses color! About the Author Latest Posts Shannon Holbrook4: Black History Everyday: Color – May 22, 2021Black History Everyday episode 1
Black History Everyday episode 1
Kiki explains the history of black history! About the Author Latest Posts Shannon Holbrook4: Black History Everyday: Color – May 22, 2021Black History Everyday episode
2: Black History Everyday episode 2: Jackie Ormes
Kiki tells us all about black female cartoonist Jackie Ormes About the Author Latest Posts Shannon Holbrook4: Black History Everyday: Color – May 22, 2021Black
3: Black History Everyday episode 3: Calendly.com
Kiki tells us about the black owned app Calendly.com About the Author Latest Posts Shannon Holbrook4: Black History Everyday: Color – May 22, 2021Black History
2020 AfroComicCon Cosplay Competition Finalists
Villains: BarrFoxx- The Riddler Coko_Galore – Poison Ivy _DeathByLavender_ – “Darth Lady” Heroes: Hellspawned_Cosplay – Cyclops Clutch_BoyWonder – Robin Boy Wonder WestCoastMorpheus – Black Lightening
AfroComicCon 2020 International Virtual Film Festival
We are proud to officially announce the AfroComicCon 2020 International Virtual Film Festival. A showcase of contemporary and interactive works of visual art showcasing
