http://wp.me/p5ETR1-od http://wp.me/P5ETR1-x8 #MECCAcon2016 #MECCAconIndieFilmFest2016 #meccaconIFF2016 September 17:: 10a-5p:: Detroit Public Library 5201 Woodward, Detroit, MI #MECCAcon2016 COMIC BOOK CONVENTION STROHM HALL Midwest Ethnic Convention for Comics and Arts - MECCA, aka MECCAcon, is a large comic book/literacy convention and international film festival held annually in Detroit, MI. The primary reason M.E.C.C.A was established was to instill knowledge primarily in the younger art culture. It is my mission to make sure that children know that all "heroes" do not look the same, that many actually look just like THEM. It is also important to learn the origin of comic books, what the historical facts come from, and what the word "hero" actually derives from. Unlike many "comic cons", we don't just focus only on comic books. Art has several mediums, and we want to highlight them all. MECCAcon will highlight comics, science fiction, steampunk, fine art, music, graffiti, dj artists, handmade artisans, african belly dance, urban gardening, fashion, african martial arts, and more. #MECCAcon2016 INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL http://wp.me/P5ETR1-x8 FRIENDS AUDITORIUM Along with the comic book convention, we also have a full independent film festival that runs all day along with the comic con. This year was a huge success and I am already lining up our official selections for next year. In 2015, our inductors year for the films. we had award winning filmmaker Ka'ramuu curate. We had 9 films from 9 filmmakers, including Jackie Stone, Evita Castine, dream hampton, Omar Jones, Daye Flowers, Donnie Leapheart, and Nosa Igbinedion. While comic books are the main focus, we want to make sure that ALL forms of art are highlighted. Our international independent film festival is also a huge part of this event. Here, we highlight independent films from creators of the African diaspora. Short films are primary, but feature films have been added as well. Each year is centered around a different theme. At the end of the day, art is and always will be ART, creative expression. #comiccon #indiefilm #blackfilmmakers #indiecom #blackcomicschat #blacksuperheroes (at Detroit Public Library)