Melanated and Animated – Blacks and Asians in Anime and Manga

6:30 Doors / 6:45 Talk, Panel, Q&A / 8:15pm Social

Join us at Restoried Bookshop for Melanated and Animated — a panel discussion on exploring the ways in which Black and Japanese cultures have influenced each other. This event is open to all no matter how you identify. Membership is free… Meetup+ not required!

Our teammates Grace and Jeremy are hosting this conversation with special guests Derrick Fields (Chicago-based artist, video game director, and educator exploring the cross-cultural blend of Black and Japanese media) and Restoried owner Justin Valas.

This Spotlight focuses on Black and Asian cultural dialogue through manga, anime, and fiction. This event brings together a diverse group of local guests for a lecture, panel discussion, and Q&A. We’ll tackle the characters, collaborations, cross-cultural connections that underpin the stories and communities we love.

LOGISTICS
• Accessible via Kedzie Brown Line & #93. Metered parking available.
• Open to the public. Arrive promptly to secure a seat and settle in.
• Please support our host with a purchase. No outside food or beverages.
• Mask to your comfort. Cancel and message if symptomatic.
• We expel No-Shows and last-minute Dropouts.