Hey !! My name is Lauren Pierre, I'm a self-taught illustrator who writes/self-publishes books for children, and I'm trying my hand at making comics! My goal is to break into freelance illustration someday!

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“The atoms of our bodies are traceable to stars that manufactured them in their cores and exploded these enriched ingredients across our galaxy, billions of years ago." Using this quote by illustrates her version of the universe for

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The ABC's of February. "K" is for Kittles. Rick Kittles is an American biologist specializing in human genetics. He achieved renown in the 90's for his pioneering work in tracing the ancestry of African Americans via DNA testing.

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Aaron Chord, better known as Midnight’s Fire, and Silhouette joined a gang by the name of the Concrete Dragons, who were later wiped out by a rival gang named Poisoned Memories. Midnight’s Fire and Silhouette turned their attention to battling gangs.

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Donald Joshua Clendenon first took on the name Cardinal but later changed it to Harrier. He served in the Vietnam War where he met Sprocket. He did not learn that he had a daughter with her until years later, after she was killed by Graviton.

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Christian Cord was the mutant Radian who was able to blind or burn people before losing his power. He joined the New Warriors using a suit based on tech stolen from Tony Stark. During a mission he saw his sister killed by Cancer of the Zodiac team.

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A new hero to the scene, Selah Burke took on her father’s costume and made modifications and adopted the name Sun Girl. She encountered Superior Spider-Man before joining the New Warriors as a full time member. https://t.co/tCK58RR6BR

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I Hope you guys didnt think I was gonna go through BHM without drawing this cutie!
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Deborah Fields who took up the name Debrii and was forced on the New Warriors during a reality show. She would go on to be a part of Avengers: Initiative and later Counter Force and even fought during the Fear Itself event. https://t.co/PDuZ8dm4L4

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"D" is for David Nelson Crosthwait Jr. He was an engineering pioneer in the field of heating & air conditioning and is best known for heating up Radio City Music Hall. He held 119 patents all in relation to heating, cooling, and temperature technology.

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Today's illustration is of James Jamerson, one of the most influential bass players in music history. He was a core member of The Funk Brothers, a small group of studio musicians who performed on most Motown recordings during the 60s.

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First appearing in 1966, Fantastic Four T'Challa was the ruler of Wakanda (a fictional South African country) and would be the first African to join the Avengers in Issue (1968). His solo movie is anticipated to be hugely successful.

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Karaoke Wednesday Tonight, hosted by

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Today marks the 272nd birthday of one of the greatest figures in the 18th century.
A pioneering abolitionist, his memoir The Interesting Life of Olaudah Equiano went through nine editions in his lifetime!
Hei, he don do well o!🇳🇬

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Don't miss 's panel on diversity next week ft our wonderful BHM stars & ! Tix: https://t.co/40u1Xj3UKy

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Remember one doesn't need to be famous to have a place in Black History. Living everyday makes an impact as shows us!

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. thinks ballerinas are "real life magical girls". So, she chose of to honor for

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Let us not forget the Black Supermen:
Val-Zod [Earth 2], Kalel [Earth 23], Sunshine Superman [Earth 47] and Kal-El [Earth D]

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A storm is coming. Get 20% off during BHM at the STORE link. https://t.co/Lixdxx63Vd Offer good until 3/3/17.

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