Name: Queer College: Black Comics History: A Legacy Observed
Start: 2026-02-26T18:30:00-06:00
End: 2026-02-26T20:30:00-06:00
Location: 4235 Cedar Springs Rd

Queer College: Black Comics History: A Legacy Observed

Join us for a talk about the unsung heritage of the intersection between African Americans, comics, and the nation that shaped them both.
About this Event

Pride Museum of Texas' Queer College Inaugural Lecture "Black Comics History: A Legacy Observed"

Join us for the inaugural lecture of the Pride Museum of Texas' Queer College featuring R. J. Singleton, a recognized expert in comic book history. His presentation will focus on Black American superheroes, Black comic book writers, and Black comic book artists, aligning with and honoring Black History Month.

R. J. Singleton is a graduate of Baylor University, holding a BFA in Theatre Performance with a minor in History. Their scholarly interests center on African American history and anthropology, with particular emphasis on the intersection of Black American literary, visual, theatrical, and comic book arts over the past century. Their work examines how Black creators have shaped narrative traditions, visual culture, and popular media—including the evolution of Black superheroes, comic book writers, and artists—within broader historical and cultural contexts.

6:30 PM Doors open

7:00 PM Lecture

This is a FREE event. Registration required.

Queer College is a Dallas-based public lecture series presented by the Pride Museum of Texas. The program hosts monthly, free educational events featuring leading experts and researchers across a wide range of topics in LGBTQ+ history and lived experience. Events are held primarily at venues along Cedar Springs Road in Oak Lawn and are designed to educate the broader public about Queer History and to provide resources that will help them beyond the lecture. The format emphasizes an informal, Socratic-style exchange that encourages dialogue, curiosity, and community.

About the Pride Museum

The Pride Museum of Texas preserves and promotes the history, visual culture, and contributions of the LGBTQ+ community. Through art, historical exhibitions, and programming, we seek to educate and empower community members, provide essential resources, promote civil and human rights, and embrace, promote, and support our cultural diversity. As we search for a permanent home, we host pop-up events and programs statewide.