Controversial “Boondocks” comic strip creator Aaron McGruder comes to Shoreline Community College Oct. 29 for a discussion titled “A right to be hostile — an examination of race issues in the media.”
Since its conception in 1997, McGruder’s original comic strip, “The Boondocks,” has made its way from the surface of print media into the hearts of millions of readers. “Boondocks” is the story of a group of African American city kids adjusting to life in white suburbia. A combination of childhood antics, contemporary political-social satire and a young man’s love of Hip-Hop, McGruder’s reflections on a diverse culture have turned into a thought provoking national hit. Through cutting edge artwork and satirical content McGruder hopes to improve the state of racial discourse and expand the type of humor found on newspaper comic pages.
The strip is now featured in more than 300 newspapers, including the Seattle Post-Intelligencer, and is in production to become an animated television series directed by Reginald Hudlin. “A Right to Be Hostile, a Boondocks Treasury,” McGruder’s second book, is set for release this month.
McGruder will speak at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 29 in the Campus Gymnasium at Shoreline Community College, located at 16101 Greenwood Ave. N. General admission is $14, $12 for seniors 60 and over and college students, and $8 for SCC employees and children 14 and younger. Call 206-546-4606 for tickets or purchase at door.
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