The Wright Conversations with Keith Knight

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Join PBS Books and the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History for a special edition of The Wright Conversations, featuring acclaimed cartoonist and comics creator Keith Knight. 

Knight—recognized with honors including the Comic-Con Inkpot Award, CXC Master Cartoonist Award, Glyph Awards, and nominations for both the Eisner and NAACP Image Awards—has been using art and humor to spark meaningful dialogue for decades. He is the creator of the long-running autobiographical strip The K Chronicles, the socio-political cartoon (Th)ink, and the nationally syndicated The Knight Life. His life and work also inspired the Hulu comedy series Woke, where Knight served as co-creator, writer, and executive producer. 

The Wright Conversations series invites luminaries from across art, history, and culture to engage in dynamic discussions about the most pressing issues of our time. This ongoing program celebrates creativity, civic engagement, and the power of storytelling to inspire change. 

Tune in for a lively and thought-provoking conversation that blends art, activism, and laughter—all through the unique lens of one of today’s most influential cartoonists. 

 About the Author

Keith Knight

Keith Knight is the creator of the weekly comic strip The K Chronicles (1993), the weekly single panel comic (Th)ink (2003), and the daily strip The Knight Life (2008). In a style and wit reminiscent of MAD magazine, Knight typically addresses serious social and political issues in his comics while incorporating his signature humor.In 2007 Knight won the Harvey Award for “Best Syndicated Strip or Panel” for his work on The K Chronicles. In celebration of his career in comic strips, Knight was awarded the Inkpot Award at San Diego Comic-Con in 2010. Woke, a television series partially based on Knight’s life, debuted on the Hulu streaming service in 2020; the second season became available in April 2022.
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