Ajuan Mance
@ajuanmance.bsky.social
Artist, Writer, Professor of Illustration at California College of the Arts, Professor Emeritus of African American literature at Mills College. Picture book WHAT DO BROTHAS DO ALL DAY? is out now. https://www.ajuanmance.com #comics 🖤🏳️🌈
My newest piece is an homage to coffee culture and cafe goers everywhere! It’s an 18” x 24” print that I’m releasing in a limited edition of 250. There are 90 different figures in the drawing, drinking everything from iced coffee to matcha lattes. This labor of love took about 90 hours to create.
August 24, 2025 at 5:31 PM
My newest piece is an homage to coffee culture and cafe goers everywhere! It’s an 18” x 24” print that I’m releasing in a limited edition of 250. There are 90 different figures in the drawing, drinking everything from iced coffee to matcha lattes. This labor of love took about 90 hours to create.
I had such a good time at the South Berkeley Public Library Zine Fest that I only managed to take one picture, of this cool sign by artist and festival organizer Avy Jetter! Thank you, Avy, for this wonderful event! See you next week at SF Zine Fest!
August 24, 2025 at 5:20 PM
I had such a good time at the South Berkeley Public Library Zine Fest that I only managed to take one picture, of this cool sign by artist and festival organizer Avy Jetter! Thank you, Avy, for this wonderful event! See you next week at SF Zine Fest!
It was a wonderful day at the inaugural South Berkeley Public Library Zine Fest! Now, onto the SF Zine Fest next Sunday!
August 24, 2025 at 4:02 AM
It was a wonderful day at the inaugural South Berkeley Public Library Zine Fest! Now, onto the SF Zine Fest next Sunday!
In my other life, I make autobiographical comics that are funny, silly, and occasionally wise. My next comic, on my years as a college rugby player, will appear in this anthology. Please support our Kickstarter: www.kickstarter.com/projects/sta...
March 6, 2025 at 8:47 AM
In my other life, I make autobiographical comics that are funny, silly, and occasionally wise. My next comic, on my years as a college rugby player, will appear in this anthology. Please support our Kickstarter: www.kickstarter.com/projects/sta...
I’m thrilled to be returning to Mills College for The Black Read: Living While Black with Professor Ajuan Mance, on Wednesday (2/19) in the Mills Hall living room, 5 PM. This event is free and open to the public.
For information: www.eventbrite.com/e/the-black-...
For information: www.eventbrite.com/e/the-black-...
February 18, 2025 at 7:49 AM
I’m thrilled to be returning to Mills College for The Black Read: Living While Black with Professor Ajuan Mance, on Wednesday (2/19) in the Mills Hall living room, 5 PM. This event is free and open to the public.
For information: www.eventbrite.com/e/the-black-...
For information: www.eventbrite.com/e/the-black-...
I curated a show! Join me for Saturday’s opening at the San Francisco Women Artists Gallery, from 2 PM to 4 PM, 647 Irving St at 8th Ave, San Francisco, CA.
February 7, 2025 at 9:27 AM
I curated a show! Join me for Saturday’s opening at the San Francisco Women Artists Gallery, from 2 PM to 4 PM, 647 Irving St at 8th Ave, San Francisco, CA.
It's Black History Month! To celebrate, I'm posting this drawing from 2017. If Hon. #ShirleyChisholm and #SojournerTruth were alive today, I think they'd stand with all who face injustice.This drawing imagines them joining the #DAPL protests of 2016 and 2017. #Blacksky
February 2, 2025 at 3:32 AM
It's Black History Month! To celebrate, I'm posting this drawing from 2017. If Hon. #ShirleyChisholm and #SojournerTruth were alive today, I think they'd stand with all who face injustice.This drawing imagines them joining the #DAPL protests of 2016 and 2017. #Blacksky
A few scenes from the Art of Diaspora Show Opening at the Richmond Art Center!
January 27, 2025 at 7:36 PM
A few scenes from the Art of Diaspora Show Opening at the Richmond Art Center!
March 28, 2024 at 7:37 PM
Coming to D.C. in April...
Hope to see you there!
www.loyaltybookstores.com/whatdobrotha...
#picturebook #kidsbooks #kidlit #BlackSky #bookstore
Hope to see you there!
www.loyaltybookstores.com/whatdobrotha...
#picturebook #kidsbooks #kidlit #BlackSky #bookstore
March 26, 2024 at 7:37 PM
Coming to D.C. in April...
Hope to see you there!
www.loyaltybookstores.com/whatdobrotha...
#picturebook #kidsbooks #kidlit #BlackSky #bookstore
Hope to see you there!
www.loyaltybookstores.com/whatdobrotha...
#picturebook #kidsbooks #kidlit #BlackSky #bookstore
That must have been magical ✨
March 25, 2024 at 7:27 PM
That must have been magical ✨
On this day in #WomensHistoryMonth, I'm remembering women in our #healthcare history who accomplished so many firsts:
Dr. Matilda Evans
Dr. Rebecca Lee Crumpler
Nurse Mary Eliza Mahoney 🩺
#WomensHealth #STEMeducation #Blackademics
Dr. Matilda Evans
Dr. Rebecca Lee Crumpler
Nurse Mary Eliza Mahoney 🩺
#WomensHealth #STEMeducation #Blackademics
March 22, 2024 at 4:39 PM
On this day in #WomensHistoryMonth, I'm remembering women in our #healthcare history who accomplished so many firsts:
Dr. Matilda Evans
Dr. Rebecca Lee Crumpler
Nurse Mary Eliza Mahoney 🩺
#WomensHealth #STEMeducation #Blackademics
Dr. Matilda Evans
Dr. Rebecca Lee Crumpler
Nurse Mary Eliza Mahoney 🩺
#WomensHealth #STEMeducation #Blackademics
Kids ask the best questions.
One asked if my hair turned white upon completion of WHAT DO BROTHAS DO ALL DAY?. 😆
#ShopLocal: bit.ly/BrothasBooks...
#picturebooks #kidsbooks #BlackSky #bookstores
One asked if my hair turned white upon completion of WHAT DO BROTHAS DO ALL DAY?. 😆
#ShopLocal: bit.ly/BrothasBooks...
#picturebooks #kidsbooks #BlackSky #bookstores
March 20, 2024 at 7:34 PM
Kids ask the best questions.
One asked if my hair turned white upon completion of WHAT DO BROTHAS DO ALL DAY?. 😆
#ShopLocal: bit.ly/BrothasBooks...
#picturebooks #kidsbooks #BlackSky #bookstores
One asked if my hair turned white upon completion of WHAT DO BROTHAS DO ALL DAY?. 😆
#ShopLocal: bit.ly/BrothasBooks...
#picturebooks #kidsbooks #BlackSky #bookstores
A big THANK YOU to Sister's Uptown Bookstore in Harlem for hosting a series of wonderful readings of WHAT DO BROTHAS DO ALL DAY? with first graders in the district. 🥰
Shop local: bit.ly/BrothasBooks...
#picturebook #kidsbooks #comics #BlackSky
Shop local: bit.ly/BrothasBooks...
#picturebook #kidsbooks #comics #BlackSky
March 20, 2024 at 3:47 PM
A big THANK YOU to Sister's Uptown Bookstore in Harlem for hosting a series of wonderful readings of WHAT DO BROTHAS DO ALL DAY? with first graders in the district. 🥰
Shop local: bit.ly/BrothasBooks...
#picturebook #kidsbooks #comics #BlackSky
Shop local: bit.ly/BrothasBooks...
#picturebook #kidsbooks #comics #BlackSky
"Magic lies in challenging what seems impossible."
—Carol Moseley Braun
Artwork from SHE VOTES: www.chroniclebooks.com/products/she...
#WomensHistoryMonth #inspiringquotes
—Carol Moseley Braun
Artwork from SHE VOTES: www.chroniclebooks.com/products/she...
#WomensHistoryMonth #inspiringquotes
March 15, 2024 at 5:46 PM
"Magic lies in challenging what seems impossible."
—Carol Moseley Braun
Artwork from SHE VOTES: www.chroniclebooks.com/products/she...
#WomensHistoryMonth #inspiringquotes
—Carol Moseley Braun
Artwork from SHE VOTES: www.chroniclebooks.com/products/she...
#WomensHistoryMonth #inspiringquotes
Happy International Women's Day! 🔥
Here are some women who helped pave the way. These images are from some pieces I created for The Black Woman is God exhibit at SOMArts Cultural Center.
#internationalwomensday #iwd #womenshistorymonth
#octaviabutler #annadowner #lucilleclifton
Here are some women who helped pave the way. These images are from some pieces I created for The Black Woman is God exhibit at SOMArts Cultural Center.
#internationalwomensday #iwd #womenshistorymonth
#octaviabutler #annadowner #lucilleclifton
March 8, 2024 at 8:32 PM
Happy International Women's Day! 🔥
Here are some women who helped pave the way. These images are from some pieces I created for The Black Woman is God exhibit at SOMArts Cultural Center.
#internationalwomensday #iwd #womenshistorymonth
#octaviabutler #annadowner #lucilleclifton
Here are some women who helped pave the way. These images are from some pieces I created for The Black Woman is God exhibit at SOMArts Cultural Center.
#internationalwomensday #iwd #womenshistorymonth
#octaviabutler #annadowner #lucilleclifton
THURSDAY! 📢
This event is free and open to the public.
Please join us!
#comics #censorship #booksbans #cartoonists
This event is free and open to the public.
Please join us!
#comics #censorship #booksbans #cartoonists
March 6, 2024 at 9:29 PM
THURSDAY! 📢
This event is free and open to the public.
Please join us!
#comics #censorship #booksbans #cartoonists
This event is free and open to the public.
Please join us!
#comics #censorship #booksbans #cartoonists
February 29, 2024 at 9:33 PM
Please join us! It's going to be a great discussion.
This event is also FREE and open to ALL!
#comics #censorship #bookbans #LGBTQ
This event is also FREE and open to ALL!
#comics #censorship #bookbans #LGBTQ
February 29, 2024 at 7:07 PM
Please join us! It's going to be a great discussion.
This event is also FREE and open to ALL!
#comics #censorship #bookbans #LGBTQ
This event is also FREE and open to ALL!
#comics #censorship #bookbans #LGBTQ
February 28, 2024 at 8:15 PM
Shirley Chisolm and Sojourner Truth 🔥🔥
#BlackHistory365
#BlackHistoryMatters #BlackHistoryMonth #Blacksky
#BlackHistory365
#BlackHistoryMatters #BlackHistoryMonth #Blacksky
February 20, 2024 at 8:46 PM
Shirley Chisolm and Sojourner Truth 🔥🔥
#BlackHistory365
#BlackHistoryMatters #BlackHistoryMonth #Blacksky
#BlackHistory365
#BlackHistoryMatters #BlackHistoryMonth #Blacksky
Happy Douglass Day ❤️
February 14, 2024 at 8:15 PM
Happy Douglass Day ❤️
Happy Black History Month from Malcolm X and Frederick Douglass 🖤
February 13, 2024 at 8:50 PM
Happy Black History Month from Malcolm X and Frederick Douglass 🖤