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Mashfiq Ahmed @mrahmedgaming.bsky.social · 3h

I hosted a panel at New York Comic Con about Minecraft Education with my students! We also had a parent of one of the students on the panel as well. #NYCC

Mashfiq Ahmed posing for a photo with other panelists at New York Comic Con.

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Keri Leigh Merritt @kerileighmerritt.bsky.social · 16h

Happy to announce that after my Lillian Smith bio comes out in Sept 2026, a new 10 year anniversary edition of #MasterlessMen - edited down with a new introduction - will debut spring 2027 (@CambridgeUP).

It will also have a new foreword by Pulitzer Prize winner Steven Hahn!!!

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Joe Schmidt @hsglobalhistory.bsky.social · 3h

There have been many important comics that we have published as the Civics For All Comics Group, none have been as significant as our forthcoming KNOW YOUR RIGHTS comic. If you are at NYCC stop by our booth to learn more about this comic and grab copies of our other books!

Alex Segura @alexsegura.bsky.social · 15h

Just announced at NYCC: I’m writing a KNOW YOUR RIGHTS comic with artist @davidhahn.bsky.social in partnership with @nycschools.bsky.social #civicsforall comics program, covering and explaining student rights when it comes to immigration enforcement.

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Neil Kleid @neilkleid.bsky.social · 6h

I picked up a bunch of #civicsforall books today. Great creators doing great comics about education. Check these out if you can.

Alex Segura @alexsegura.bsky.social · 15h

Just announced at NYCC: I’m writing a KNOW YOUR RIGHTS comic with artist @davidhahn.bsky.social in partnership with @nycschools.bsky.social #civicsforall comics program, covering and explaining student rights when it comes to immigration enforcement.

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Joe Schmidt @hsglobalhistory.bsky.social · 4h

Amphiantifa!

The Oregonian @oregonian.com · 1d

Things are happening at Portland's ICE facility tonight.

Read more of our protest coverage here: www.oregonlive.com/crime/2025/1...

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Joe Schmidt @hsglobalhistory.bsky.social · 4h

Day 2 of NYC’s Civics For All Comics Group at NY Comic Con is in the (comic) books! As always…

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Joe Schmidt @hsglobalhistory.bsky.social · 10h

A NY Comic Con 2025 Civics for All Comics’ signing with the artist and author of our HISTORIAS DE RESISTENCIA series, Louie Chin and @henrybarajas.bsky.social!

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Joe Schmidt @hsglobalhistory.bsky.social · 11h

Interactions like this one with a former NYCDOE student celebrating Ms. Marvel Kamala Khan and Sana Amanat are what make the Civics For All Comics Groups’ time at NY Comic Con an absolute joy. @gwillow.me @jenbartel.art

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Joe Schmidt @hsglobalhistory.bsky.social · 11h

@natepowell.bsky.social’s COMICS ARE READING poster is always a big hit at New York Comic Con!

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Hugh Ryan @hughryan.bsky.social · 13h

What a fantastic night! Catch the whole interview on our Queer 101 podcast later this month! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/q...

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ALA’s Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table @ NYCC WB-19 @libcomix.bsky.social · 1d

OMG we had such a great first day @newyorkcomiccon.bsky.social !

More than 300+ people stopped by today to #showupforlibraries - including #bannedbooksweek Honorary Chair @georgetakei.bsky.social

#skybrarians #libcomix #booksky #tlsky #comics #graphicnovels

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Joe Schmidt @hsglobalhistory.bsky.social · 1d

Are you at NYCC tomorrow? If so, stop by the Civics For All Comics Group booth at 4453.

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Joe Schmidt @hsglobalhistory.bsky.social · 1d

Many thanks to @leighwalton.bsky.social for helping to make this panel happen and to @bradtakei.bsky.social for being so kind and nice this evening!

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Alyssa S. @drsepinwall.bsky.social · 1d

I stand with Tish James! (and have ever since I saw her as a City Council member in the doc #BattleForBrooklyn 15 years ago!). She's one of the most fearless and principled civil servants in the country.

New York Attorney General Letitia James @newyorkstateag.bsky.social · 1d

This is nothing more than a continuation of the president’s desperate weaponization of our justice system.

I am not fearful — I am fearless.

We will fight these baseless charges aggressively, and my office will continue to fiercely protect New Yorkers and their rights..

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Joe Schmidt @hsglobalhistory.bsky.social · 1d

There have been many highlights of the Civics for All Comics Group work here in NYC but today’s #NYCC25 panel with the wonderful @ccurmi.bsky.social the brilliant @hughryan.bsky.social the fabulous @peppermint247.bsky.social and the absolutely amazing @georgetakei.bsky.social was a high point!

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Joe Schmidt @hsglobalhistory.bsky.social · 2d

Join the NYC’s CIVICS FOR ALL COMICS GROUP at New York Comic Con ‘25. We are at booth 4453 and have SO many FREE comics to give away!

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J. Gonzo @jgonzo.bsky.social · 3d

Cover I did recently (Custom-lettering by me too)

Joe Schmidt @hsglobalhistory.bsky.social · 3d

Very proud to announce our newest NYC’s Civics for All Comics Group comic Historias de Resistencia #2: Blowouts: The Sal Castro Story by @henrybarajas.bsky.social @louiechin.bsky.social Gab Contreras & @jgonzo.bsky.social Download a FREE copy here: www.weteachnyc.org/resources/re...

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Joe Schmidt @hsglobalhistory.bsky.social · 3d

Very proud to announce our newest NYC’s Civics for All Comics Group comic Historias de Resistencia #2: Blowouts: The Sal Castro Story by @henrybarajas.bsky.social @louiechin.bsky.social Gab Contreras & @jgonzo.bsky.social Download a FREE copy here: www.weteachnyc.org/resources/re...

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Ryan Dunlavey > NYCC L-24 @ryandunlavey.com · 3d

See y'all at New York Comic-Con!
I love this freakin' show.

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Joe Schmidt @hsglobalhistory.bsky.social · 4d

Visit our booth and come to our CTLE approved panels at NYCC ‘25!

Joe Schmidt @hsglobalhistory.bsky.social · 4d

Educators if you are attending New York Comic Con 2025, join NYCDOE’s Civics For All Comics Group for panels, signings, and tons of FREE in NYC comics! Tell them Pigeon and Squirrel sent you! @newyorkcomiccon.bsky.social

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Joe Schmidt @hsglobalhistory.bsky.social · 5d

For more info…

Joe Schmidt @hsglobalhistory.bsky.social · 5d

Video by @ccurmi.bsky.social
Sounds by:
OWI_Page turning.WAV by SkullkSound (CC BY 4.0)
SFXNewspaper-Int_Flipping newspaper-Mia_OwSfx by rvdw2004 (CC0 1.0)
Cinematic Intro Music by deep by deep_ (CC0 1.0)
Breath of Life - Pulse (Track 1) by Trevor.Net (CC0 1.0)

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Joe Schmidt @hsglobalhistory.bsky.social · 5d

Panels with @georgetakei.bsky.social @hughryan.bsky.social Miss Peppermint @ryandunlavey.com @henrybarajas.bsky.social @alexsegura.bsky.social Paul Levitz @gregpak.net @amychu.bsky.social @kaysohini.bsky.social and many more!!!

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Joe Schmidt @hsglobalhistory.bsky.social · 5d

Join NYC’s Civics For All Comics Group at @newyorkcomiccon.bsky.social 2025! Panels, Signings, and tons of FREE in NYC comics!

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