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The East Coast Black Age of Comics Convention (ECBACC) is the Philadelphia region's first black comic book convention, bringing together hundreds of comic book, science fiction, and fantasy creators, their colleagues, and their fans. The ECBACC is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit community-based organization focused on education, literacy and the arts. ECBACC, Inc. was founded in 2002 by Yumy Odom, a multidisciplinary educator, scientist and researcher affiliated with Temple University,〔Broussard, Meredith. ("In Full Color: The 2nd Annual East Coast Black Age Of Comics Convention," ) ''Sun Reporter'' (26 June 2003), p. 4.〕 and Maurice Waters.〔"Motor City Black Age of Comics: creators and fans urged to learn together," ''Michigan Citizen'' (18 Jan 2009), p. A8.〕 ECBACC is an outgrowth of the “Black Age of Comics”, a movement (ca. 1981–present) and era (ca. 1990–1997) dedicated to people of African descent creating a plethora and range of Black (Pan-African/Africentric/Afrocentric/African-centered) characters in the U.S. comic book industry.〔 (The earliest documented “Black Age” comic book character is NOG: Protector of the Pyramids,〔Caruthers, Chrystal. ("Blacks Bring Own Reality to Comics," ) ''Chicago Tribune'' (13 Sep 1993), p. 3.〕 introduced in 1981 by Chicago-based〔 artist Turtel Onli〔 (is an acronym for “Nubian of Greatness.” )) ECBACC is generally held on a May weekend in Philadelphia, with festivities kicking off on Friday evening for the Glyph Comics Awards ceremonies (often held at the African American Museum in Philadelphia),〔Peters, Monica. ("Celebrating blacks' work with comics: Two-day convention in Philly," ) ''Philadelphia Inquirer'' (18 May 2012), p. W.28.〕 followed by a full-day convention on Saturday. The ECBACC STARS Workshop (an acronym for Storytelling That Advances Reading Skills) is an ECBACC initiative designed to use comic book art and imagery as a vehicle to foster creativity and promote literacy, with a secondary focus on introducing participants to the various career options that exist within the comic book industry. ECBACC STARS participants learn what it is like to be comic book creators via the “Create Your Own Hero” exercises while they put their imaginations to work as they pen their own stories for the characters they create. Along with panels, seminars, and workshops with comic book professionals, ECBACC now features a costume contest. == History == Originally slated to be called the Pan-African Comic Convention (PAC-Con) or First World Komix Con (1st World Con), and after over a decade of deliberations, networking and consortium-building (from 1990–2001), the first convention was held in Temple University's Ritter Hall, in the Walk Auditorium, on May 11, 2002. Guests at the inaugural show included Arvell Jones, William H. Foster, III, Lance Tooks, and Jerry Craft. The 2003 show had 50 attendees coming to see such guests as William H. Foster, III, Jerry Craft, and Anthony Jappa.〔 In 2004, ECBACC inaugurated the ECBACC Pioneer Lifetime Achievement Award; beginning in 2005, the convention expanded to two days. Starting in 2006, the Glyph Comics Awards became part of the annual ECBACC convention.〔"Keith Knight wins Glyph Award for outstanding achievement in black comics," ''Mississippi Link'' (08 June 2006), p. B4.〕 The 2007 show featured guests Dwayne McDuffie, Kyle Baker, and Taimak.〔Maida, Jerome. ("They're drawn to Philly: East Coast Black Age of Comics Convention meets here this weekend," ) ''Philadelphia Daily News'' (18 May 2007), p. 53.〕 The 2008 show was dedicated to celebrating black women in comics; guests include Jerry Craft.〔Hightower, Robert. "Comic strip artist depicts positive messages on life," ''Philadelphia Tribune'' (16 May 2008), p. 1B,2B.〕 The 2009 convention featured such guests as Kevin Grevioux, Jamal Igle, Reggie Byers, Leslie Esdaile Banks, and Eric Battle.〔Sullivan, Kita S. ("Literacy through comics: A convention is aimed at teaching the young to read," ) ''Philadelphia Inquirer'' (15 May 2009), p. W.28.〕 Guests of the 2010 show included Eric Battle, Reggie Byers, Shawn Martinbrough, and Larry Stroman. The 2011 ECBACC featured guests Jerry Craft, Alex Simmons, and Eric Battle.〔Peters, Monica. ("Learn to draw your own comic-book hero: Nation's top black publishers, authors, and artists will offer workshops," ) ''Philadelphia Inquirer'' (20 May 2011), p. W.29.〕 ECBACC's first annual costume contest, dubbed "AfriCoz”, was held on Saturday, May 19, 2012. Guests at the show included William H. Foster, III, Alex Simmons, and Eric Battle.〔 The 2013 ECBACC included the second annual costume contest and a screening of the documentary film ''White Scripts and Black Supermen''.〔Jordan, Chris. ("Comics convention representing black superheroes opens this weekend," ) ''Metro'' (May 16, 2013).〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「ECBACC」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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