The Content of Our Caricature: African American Comic Art and Political Belonging

The Content of Our Caricature: African American Comic Art and Political Belonging, published by New York University Press in 2020, is a single-issue comic that examines the role of African American comic art in shaping political identity and belonging. This scholarly yet accessible work brings together historical and contemporary perspectives, analyzing how caricature and visual storytelling have been used to negotiate race, citizenship, and representation in American culture. It is a distinctive contribution to comics scholarship, offering a concise, visually rich exploration of a critical intersection between art and politics.