We're shaping a generation of heroes, one kid at a time
Watch our story through the eyes of youth and Black comic book creators now.
JOIN hero NATION
Updates more powerful than a locomotive!
Youth who feel powerless have a hard time taking good steps to better themselves.
We start by meeting our kids where they are in 2017, using what they love—”nerd and pop-culture” (comic books, anime and video games). These fictional characters, worlds, and interactive activities help our kids develop positive identities and relationships not only with others but themselves.
Our kids see an increase in their literacy, social-emotional learning, emotional intelligence, sportspersonship, and learn they are all they need to make a difference in their communities.
Our Programs
Over 200 youth served—and counting!
Gaming for everyone
We use video games and esports to create inclusive spaces to help kids build the social-emotional skills they need to play safely and mindfully.
HELPING LITERACY SOAR
Using comic books, graphic novels and manga as learning tools, we’re inspiring kids to read and create their own heroic adventures.
HELPING LITERACY SOAR
Using comic books, graphic novels and manga as learning tools, we’re inspiring kids to read and create their own heroic adventures.
Our mission
Our mission is to foster a generation of future heroes through empowering events and programs based in nerd culture, such as video games and comic books, for underserved and marginalized youth.
People of color, LGBTQ people, people with disabilities, women, and people with low socioeconomic status.
Our vision
Create a community of empowered youth that recognize the hero within themselves and change their communities.