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Dawud Anyabwile

Dawud Osaze Kamau Anyabwile (born February 6, 1965, in Philadelphia) is an African-American comic book artist. He is the illustrator of Brotherman: Dictator of Discipline comics, and C.E.O. of Big City Entertainment. He also has an artist archive at the Auburn Avenue Research Library on African American Culture and History in Atlanta, Georgia.

Also recorded as Sims, David J. A. 1965- (David Jeffrey Alan) · David J. A. Sims · David Jeffrey Alan Sims

Dawud Anyabwile

Olympic gold medalist Dr. Tommie Smith, who famously protested with a raised fist on the podium at the 1968 Summer Olympics, speaks to students along with author Derrick Barnes and illustrator Dawud Anyabwile about their new book, "Victory. Stand! Raising My Fist for Justice," in a discussion moderated by Mahogany Books co-owner Ramunda Young, September 20, 2022. Photo by Shawn Miller/Library of C

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Birth Name
David Sims
Born
6 February 1965
Birthplace
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Nationality
United States
Occupation
comics artist · illustrator · art educator
Education
Rutgers University · Temple University · Mason Gross School of the Arts · Tyler School of Art
Honours
Glyph Comics Award for Best Artist
Languages
English

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Dawud Osaze Kamau Anyabwile (born February 6, 1965, in Philadelphia) is an African-American comic book artist. He is the illustrator of Brotherman: Dictator of Discipline comics, and C.E.O. of Big City Entertainment. He also has an artist archive at the Auburn Avenue Research Library on African American Culture and History in Atlanta, Georgia.

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  1. 01Biography
  2. 02Archives and collections
  3. 03Honours and memberships
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