In celebration of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, David Washington ’01, discusses his award-winning graphic novel “Black Defender: The Awakening” as an example of using graphic novels in social justice, cultural enhancement, and media representation. Driven by a passion for representation, Washington ventured into the world of graphic novels to address the glaring lack of diverse superheroes. He was inspired by his desire to provide his children with heroes they can see themselves in. “Black Defender: The Awakening” is a finalist for this year’s NAACP Image Awards in the category Outstanding Literary Work – Graphic Novel. It was named best graphic novel of 2024 by BookLife, a subsidiary of Publishers Weekly dedicated to indie authors.

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