Capital City Pride Speaker Series: Tee Franklin
Date: Thursday, February 13, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: Temple Theater, 1011 Locust Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
Join us for an inspiring evening with Tee Franklin, the groundbreaking DC Comics writer renowned for the GLAAD-nominated Harley Quinn series. As the first Black woman to write Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy, and with multiple series at Image Comics, Tee is paving the way for marginalized comic creators. Her unique perspective as a Black, queer, autistic, disabled, wheelchair-using mom brings a vibrant and authentic voice to the comic industry.
Event Highlights:
- Engaging Discussion: Tee will share her journey in the comic industry, the importance of representation, and her experiences breaking barriers.
- Audience Q&A: An opportunity to ask Tee questions about her work and advocacy.
Admission:
- Free: Everyone requires a ticket to attend this free event.
- Ticketing: Attendees must present a ticket to enter the theater. Download the DMPA mobile app at DMPA.org/app to access a virtual ticket or stop by the Ticket Office on the first floor of the venue to pick up a printed ticket.
Additional Information:
- Seating: General admission; early arrival is recommended.
- Accessibility: The venue is wheelchair accessible.
- Parking: Available in nearby ramps and street parking.
Don’t miss this chance to hear from a trailblazing creator who’s reshaping the comic landscape. For more details and to secure your ticket, visit Capital City Pride’s event page.
Presented by Capital City Pride as part of their ongoing Speaker Series.