So with everything that has transpired over the past week or so... America, and the World for that matter, have come to a point where we all need to better to understand each other's needs and wants in society. Bruce Lee said, so simply, "If every man helps his neighbor, no man would be without help." My dearest friends over at @identitycomicsstudio, @thefranchizelive, and @pengpengart, and I have had numerous conversations about the need for diversity in these comic and animation studios... And in the art pro world in general. Creators of color should be able to tell their stories, to reach other children, and adults of color. They need to know that a story about black or brown characters was written or created by black or brown artists and writers. It only makes sense. So we at #IdentityComicsStudio, for over 15 years, have ALWAYS created our own stories full of diversity telling the stories that we all want to see. My brother, @thefranchizelive posted about his character #hyperboy (go to Jerry's ig now!) and how we all... Especially black people, need a NEW hero in this world. Someone to share laughs, heartbreak and victories with! For my stories, I tend to draw from my experience of raising children... Particularly my girls. Women of color need to be seen as positive, strong figures as well! My character's name is Morgan. She embodies power, compassion, and the will to do whatever it takes, to do great things for her people. My mother and sister, two of the strongest black women you have ever met, shared those qualities with me. And I see them in my daughters now. Morgan represents them... And hopefully many other black and brown girls and women who exude those same traits! She started as a comic called 'Return of the Way'. Now we are looking to bring her to you as an animated series. Let's hope History is on our side! #BlackLivesMatter #blackheroes #blackartist #blackstories #people of color #RepresentationMatters #blackowned #animation #cartoons #design #characterdesign #storyartist #illustration #creatorowned #bturnerart #bryankturner https://www.instagram.com/p/CBO8LkTj3OQ/?igshid=8luxjdat5674