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Welcome back to Do You Even Live Here? This is part 2 of our chat with Andrew Aydin.
We had a lengthy conversation that we’re sure you’ll enjoy. In this episode, Andrew shares some Jesse Jackson stories honoring the late civil rights hero and spills about some comic insights. Look to support Andrew in his ongoing work, the Appalachian Comics Project, a graphic novel based on the many heroes and stories of Hurricane Helene.
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