Monday, April 2, 2012

#Cartoon ‘Candorville’ creator DARRIN BELL reminds readers of the humanity lost in the news narrative

Louis Gray  -  8:11 PM  -  Public
Cartoonist +Darrin Bell, a friend of mine from +University of California, Berkeley, who I've known since 1996 or so, sat down with the +Washington Post to talk about the Trayvon Martin shooting, and how humanity of the individuals can be lost in the narrative of the news.

I've read Darrin's work for about 15 years now, and what I've always admired was his ability to deliver smart characters with soul. Now you know a bit more about Darrin's thoughts. Circle the man and then read the article.
Darrin Bell's profile photoDarrin Bell originally shared this post:
WASHINGTON POST INTERVIEW: "The Trayvon Martin Cartoons..." ‘Candorville’ creator Darrin Bell reminds readers of the humanity lost in the news narrative
Monday's “Candorville” kicks off a weeklong arc in which Lemont “meets” Trayvon Martin. “The rationalization of the killing,” Bell says, ”was an exercise in cognitive dissonance.” [CLICK HERE to s...
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