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A Griot's History Graphic Novel Series

Support my Non-Fiction Graphic Novel Series. Make Reading Exciting Again!

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A Griot's History Graphic Novel Series

A Griot's History Graphic Novel Series

A Griot's History Graphic Novel Series

A Griot's History Graphic Novel Series

A Griot's History Graphic Novel Series

Support my Non-Fiction Graphic Novel Series. Make Reading Exciting Again!

Support my Non-Fiction Graphic Novel Series. Make Reading Exciting Again!

Support my Non-Fiction Graphic Novel Series. Make Reading Exciting Again!

Support my Non-Fiction Graphic Novel Series. Make Reading Exciting Again!

Kamasi Hill
Kamasi Hill
Kamasi Hill
Kamasi Hill
1 Campaign |
Chicago, United States
$5,605 USD 118 backers
70% of $8,000 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal

 

Welcome all and thank you for coming to my crowdfunding page! My name is Kamasi Hill, PhD and I'm a historian, theologian, art curator, filmmaker, and a high school teacher for the past 25 years. I specialize in 20th and 21st century American Religious History and Culture and my work explores various themes in African-American History, religion, and popular culture. 

I've been a fan of comic books all my life! When I was kid, my parents bought me DC and Marvel comics, but they also bought me Golden Legacy Black History Comics. I was hooked and realized that storytelling and cartoon art/animation could be informative and educational. 

  • In college, I decided to major in film and history, I knew that I wanted to be a storyteller. 

  • In ancient West Africa, the keepers of the story earned the title of "Griot." 

  • I've been a modern day griot, teaching students for over 25 years, and have noticed waning interest in reading. Students are often bored (and rightfully so) with traditional text books, so I decided to create a series of non-fiction graphic novels to help reorient students to the power of literacy and imagination.
  • The truth is, the way we think is in images and thoughts. We don't remember things as movies or photographs, we remember them as cartoons.

What We Need & What You Get

My goal is to create a series of Graphic Novels that can serve as primary and supplemental learning materials for students and lifelong learners. A Griot's History will be a series of Graphic Novels filled with humor, illustration, and facts about history that you will find no place else!

I will be self-publishing the first run of the graphic novel. I will need funds to produce the comics, compensate the illustrator, pay for the digital coloring, publishing, and shipping. 

  • Most importantly, your gifts go to help inspire people to read and learn about African-American history and culture in a way that isn't boring or uninspiring. The perks that you can receive include your own copies and merchandise associated with the series depending on your gift.
  • The first in the series will focus on the Great Migration in 4 Acts: I will focus on the ideas, cultural/religious contributions, the political/economic impacts, and highlight the role of unsung sheroes/heroes during the early to mid-20th century. 
  • Humor, vivid images, and short and direct passages will be featured on all 120 pages! 

 

  • This project has one primary goal in mind: to tell the stories of the Black experience to a new generation of readers without boring them to death! 
  • Ideally, I would love every student in the classroom to have a copy of this series.
  • I have published articles, written chapters in books, and completed a full length feature documentary film about history! Now it's time to help inspire young adults and lifelong learners through the power of illustration and storytelling.
  • Your contribution is essential to make that happen! 
  • 100% of your gifts will go to producing and publishing the graphic novel!
  • If it is successful, I will be able to continue the series beyond the Great Migration.                      

Please consider making a contribution and/or sharing the link to this project! Thank you so much in advance! 

 - Kamasi Hill, PhD, The Griot

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The Church Plate

The Church Plate

$1 USD
Thank you for contribution to the church plate. You are indeed a friend of history!
Included Items
  • Friend of History
Estimated Shipping
April 2020
1 claimed
The Defender

The Defender

$5 USD
You will receive a Social Media Shout Out at the end of the campaign. But more importantly, your contribution will help to inspire a new generation of readers.
Included Items
  • Social Media Shout Out
Estimated Shipping
April 2020
7 claimed
The Blues

The Blues

$10 USD $25 USD (60% off)
You will receive ONE digital copy of the Graphic Novel after it goes to print.
Included Items
  • Digital Copy of Graphic Novel
Estimated Shipping
February 2021
12 claimed
The Garvey

The Garvey

$25 USD
You will receive a paperback copy of A Griot's History of The Great Migration
Included Items
  • Paperback A Griot's History
Estimated Shipping
February 2021
44 claimed
Ships to United States of America
The Ida B. Wells

The Ida B. Wells

$50 USD $75 USD (33% off)
You will receive 2 paperback copies of A Griot's History of the Great Migration
Included Items
  • Paperback A Griot's History (2)
Estimated Shipping
February 2021
18 claimed
Ships to United States of America
The Bumpy Johnson

The Bumpy Johnson

$100 USD $200 USD (50% off)
For your gift, you will receive a paperback copy of A Griot's History of the Great Migration and a signed Graphic Novel print from the novel's illustrator, Sedane Henderson.
Included Items
  • Graphic novel and print
Estimated Shipping
February 2021
8 claimed
Ships worldwide.
The Paradise Valley

The Paradise Valley

$250 USD
For your generous gift of $250. You will receive three signed copies of A Griot's History of the Great Migration and a Custom Design Griot Logo T-Shirt.
Included Items
  • Graphic Novel and T Shirt
Estimated Shipping
February 2021
2 claimed
Ships worldwide.
The Black Wall Street

The Black Wall Street

$1,000 USD $1,500 USD (33% off)
For your generous gift of $1,000 you will be able to donate a class set of 25 hard copies plus a supplemental curriculum guide to a class/school of your choice.
Included Items
  • Class Set
Estimated Shipping
February 2021
0 claimed
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