Art News
By Christine Pasalo Norland
September 9, 2023
The We Belong crowdfunding campaign is one of ten listings included in the inaugural Support Saturdays, Hello Barkada's new roundup published every second Saturday. The monthly list features crowdfunding campaigns, calls to action, mutual aid appeals and memberships, and sponsorship opportunities by artists, writers, and/or art collectives and organizations. Because radical possibilities are made possible when we act collectively.
By Christine Pasalo Norland
August 28, 2023
Hello Barkada presents the second annual Collectively, a month-long celebration of artists, writers, and creatives from historically marginalized communities that's hosted throughout September, Hello Barkada's anniversary month. Featuring a series of new content, including a new episode of Allowed with Lawrence Lindell and a new edition of Hello Barkada Comics contributed by Christina Moreland, and a Hello Barkada pop-up shop on September 30 at the inaugural Chula Vista Art Fest.
By Christine Pasalo Norland
July 16, 2023
Many thanks to Pearl Low, Christina Moreland, Elizabeth Ito, and Natasha Kline for participating on the panel "The Short of It: Animation is a Medium" and to Jamila Rowser, Nidhi Chanani, Victoria Ying, Kiara Valdez, Marco Finnegan, and Amanda Meadows for participating on the panel "From Burnout to Brainstorm" presented at Comic-Con International 2023.
By Christine Pasalo Norland
April 19, 2023
Pacific Arts Movement's 12th SDAFF Spring Showcase runs Thursday, April 20, through Thursday, April 27, 2023 at the UltraStar Cinemas in Hazard Center/Mission Valley. Over 15 films from Asia and beyond will be presented. Here are the five we're most excited to see.
By Jade Boldenow
March 31, 2023
In celebration of the prolific Filipina American multidisciplinary artist and the upcoming 30th anniversary of her debut anthology Charlie Chan is Dead: An Anthology of Contemporary Asian American Fiction, here are five facts to get to know more about Jessica Hagedorn.
PHOTO BY JESSICA FALLON GORDON.
By Christine Pasalo Norland
March 22, 2023
When not hosting panels, we're hoping to visit the tables of such indie artists as Maxi Rodriguez, Karen Alleluia, Genevieve Santos, Dale Ray Deforest, Anthony Fowler, Jr., Jacoby Salcedo, Patrick Ballesteros, Alvin Alvendia, and more. From Artist Alley to the main floor, here are the exhibitors who've so far caught our eye.
PHOTO BY KAREN ALLELUIA.
By Christine Pasalo Norland
March 6, 2023
Hello Barkada hosted Sandra Equihua, Amanda Meadows, Lea Anderson, Malissa White, Viktor Kerney, John Jennings, Elizabeth Ito, and Reyna Cervantes on panels at WonderCon 2023, the annual spring show and sibling event to Comic-Con International that takes place at the Anaheim Convention Center.
By Christine Pasalo Norland
February 14, 2023
Hello Barkada returned to Virtuous Con on Saturday, February 25 at 11 a.m. ET to present the panel "Give Us the Punk," featuring comic artists Bianca Xunise, FeliceY, and Raeghan Buchanan.
By Christine Pasalo Norland
January 25, 2023
Bring out the bouquets! This new collection by cartoonist Barbara Brandon-Croft proves that her pioneering comic strip is as fitting and funny today as it was when it appeared in mainstream syndication from 1991–2005.
By Christine Pasalo Norland
January 20, 2023
Two new product packs—Collectively 2022 Mini and Collectively 2022 Full—are now available, featuring limited works previously only seen at the 2022 San Diego Zine Fest. Proceeds from each support the Hello Barkada comics series and guest writer series.
By Christine Pasalo Norland
December 24, 2022
Inspired by the life of Stephanie "Queenie" St. Clair, this graphic novel by Elizabeth Colomba and Aurélie Lévy, and published by Megascope / Abrams ComicArts, is a gripping read.
By Christine Pasalo Norland
Published on Popverse October 4, 2022
Cartoonist Liz Montague chats about Maybe An Artist, Jackie Ormes, and serendipity.
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By Christine Pasalo Norland
September 23, 2022
How publisher, editor, and writer Jamila Rowser is a catalyst for the comics we need in the world.
By Christine Pasalo Norland
September 16, 2022
How Growing Up, the debut LP by The Linda Lindas, is poised to resonate with fans of all ages.
By Christine Pasalo Norland
August 30, 2022
Hello Barkada presents the first annual Collectively, a month-long event made up of a series of programs and publications hosted throughout September, Hello Barkada's anniversary month.
By Christine Pasalo Norland
Published on Popverse June 15, 2022
How the veteran cartoonist inspires community, connection, and gumption.
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By Christine Pasalo Norland
July 24, 2022
The SDCC panel The Ethnogothic: Horror and Conjure in Storytelling examines the renaissance of horror works in Black speculative fiction.
This article originally appeared on ThePopverse.com.
By Christine Pasalo Norland
June 7, 2022
Hello Barkada hosted comics professionals Jamila Rowser, Regine Sawyer, Amy Chu, Amber Padilla, Dr. Shamika A. Mitchell, Deb Aoki, and Jessica Tseang on panels at Comic-Con International 2022 to consider where comics storytelling can expand and how the industry behind comics creation must change.
By Christine Pasalo Norland
June 1, 2022
Toronto Comic Arts Festival (TCAF) clarifies that their statement published on May 31 responds to concerns about Moeel's discriminatory remarks published online, including transphobic comments, but does not address allegations of Moeel profiting off Black personhood and culture.
By Christine Pasalo Norland
Published on Popverse May 25, 2022
The animation veteran and former Adventure Time director discusses the storytelling and appeal of her award-winning Netflix show.
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By Christine Pasalo Norland
April 20, 2022
The 11th annual mini film festival hosted by the Pacific Arts Movement took place in-person at the UltraStar Mission Valley from Thursday, April 21, 2022 through Thursday, April 28, 2022. Over 15 films were featured from such directors as Kamila Andini (Yuni), Jun Lana (Big Night!), and the late Kinuyo Tanaka.
By Christine Pasalo Norland
March 25, 2022
How multidisciplinary artist Wednesday Tran found healing and abundance by reclaiming their creativity.
By Christine Pasalo Norland
March 24, 2022
Follow @JonitaLDavis and @HelloBarkada on Instagram! In this collaborative series, film critic and The Black CAPE Magazine founder Jonita Davis joins Christine Pasalo Norland to call attention to exclusionary film and TV critique, examine how they're problematic, and highlight reviewers who positively reframe dialogue around the film and TV projects. The Call Out is based on Davis' Medium Essay, "Why I Am Calling Out All Colonizer Criticism and What That Means for You."
By Christine Pasalo Norland
March 2, 2022
In our new programming series, invited artists and writers join Christine Pasalo Norland in conversation, to share aloud the influences and intentions behind their latest works. For our first episode, we welcomed cartoonist Trinidad Escobar to discuss her new comics collection Arrive In My Hands, published by Black Josei Press.
By Christine Pasalo Norland
February 25, 2022
Published by Black Josei Press, Trinidad Escobar's Arrive In My Hands is a collection of Queer erotic comics, poem-comics, and illustrations that surges off the page like desire released from dormancy.
COVER IMAGE COURTESY OF BLACK JOSEI PRESS.
By Christine Pasalo Norland
February 7, 2022
Hello Barkada is proud to have participated in the second annual Virtuous Con: Black History Month! We collaborated with an esteemed group of creators and thinkers to contribute three livestream panels to the amazing lineup of virtual programming that took place on Saturday and Sunday, February 12–13, 2022. Stay tuned for new about watching the panel replays!
By Christine Pasalo Norland
January 31, 2022
New York-based artist, educator, and activist Sharon Lee De La Cruz shares what is gained from being comfortable with tinkering, the draw of small presses, and the appeal of comics storytelling.
By Christine Pasalo Norland
January 21, 2022
Jade Seaberry of DiverseToons hosts Hello Barkada Founder Christine Pasalo Norland for a monthly Instagram Live series about bringing panels to pop culture conventions.
By Jonita Davis
January 7, 2022
Why this film from 2019 is worth several watches now that it's available to stream on Netflix. Codeblack's Fast Color stars Gugu Mbatha-Raw and Lorraine Toussaint.
IMAGE OF GUGU MBATHA-RAW COURTESY OF LIONSGATE.
By Christine Pasalo Norland
January 5, 2022
We're wishing you a happy new year with our first micro-press effort: A 16-page zine featuring the first print reproductions of our 2021 comics series as well as original written and illustrated works.
By Christine Pasalo Norland
December 7, 2021
Also known as B.A.D., this free and independently-run platform counters the systemic inequity of the mainstream music industry by helping Black musicians, labels, producers, artists, and creatives find, connect, and work with each other directly.
IMAGE FROM B.A.D.'S INSTAGRAM & DESIGNED BY BETHAN DADSON.
By Christine Pasalo Norland
November 12, 2021
Native American & Indigenous students, faculty, and staff at San Diego State University hosted a series of events throughout November to celebrate Native American Heritage Month 2021, including a conversation with Tongva writer, illustrator, and comics artist Weshoyot Alvitre.
PHOTO FROM SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY TWITTER FEED.
By Christine Pasalo Norland
October 20, 2021
Why more people should watch and fan the popular Netflix animated series by creator Elizabeth Ito.
IMAGE COURTESY OF NETFLIX.
By Christine Pasalo Norland
October 12, 2021
The creative team behind the musical about Filipino American activist Larry Itliong is raising funds towards the production's premiere at the historic Brava Theater in San Francisco.
By Christine Pasalo Norland
October 9, 2021
Hello Barkada and Women in Comics Collective International (WinC) present "Celebrating Jackie Ormes," a free virtual panel that took place on Thursday, October 28, and features cartoonists Barbara Brandon-Croft, Bianca Xunise, and Steenz. Replay link in the article!
By Christine Pasalo Norland
September 28, 2021
Filipina American surrealist Mary Jhun exhibits new works at the Thumpbrint Gallery in La Jolla, California, during October.
PHOTO COURTESY OF MARY JHUN.
By Christine Pasalo Norland
September 20, 2021
Cartoonists Breena Nuñez and Lawrence Lindell discuss healing by way of their new animated series, comics, and coffee.
ILLUSTRATION COURTESY OF LANEHA HOUSE.
By Christine Pasalo Norland
September 13, 2021
Who's ready to keep up with the Morales'? The next season of Netflix's Latinx dramedy premiered this November.
PHOTO COURTESY OF NETFLIX.
By Christine Pasalo Norland
September 8, 2021
The Marvel blockbuster adds to the growing tapestry of Asian representation in American popular culture. Just bare in mind: We don’t all know martial arts.
PHOTO FROM MARVEL.COM.
By Christine Pasalo Norland
September 6, 2021
Mingei International Museum reopens in San Diego's historic Balboa Park. Dedicated to folk art, craft, and design, the renovated museum offers new indoor and outdoor spaces including a new restaurant, and forever-free admission to its first floor.
PHOTO COURTESY OF MINGEI INTERNATIONAL MUSEUM.