Las Platicas with Ricardo Padilla

Today we have the pleasure of speaking with guest Ricardo Padilla.  Ricardo is the Executive Director and Co-Founder of the Latino Comics Expo which has been uplifting Latinx voices in the comic book industry since 2011.  The Latino Comics Expo is the nation's first convention dedicated to highlighting the work of comic book creators, illustrators, and others in the literary and visual arts whose work reflects the influence and celebration of Latinx culture.  This year, the Latino Comics Expo will be on September 9th and 10th at the Museum of Latin American Art in Long Beach.  Ricardo joins us today to tell us more about the event and about honoring Latinx comic creators. @latinocomicsexpo