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The Black superhero experience
Black Superheroes play a crucial role in REPRESENTATION, EMPOWERING, AND STORYTELLING, providing audiences with diverse heroes who reflect their experiences and aspirations.
Characters like Black Panther, Storm, and Static Shock have not only broken barriers in comics and film but have also become cultural icons, showing that Black Excellence extends into the realm of fantasy and heroism.
By showcasing Black Superheroes, media helps foster inclusivity, giving young audiences role models who look like them and reinforcing the idea that anyone can be a hero.
As we pay homage to Jon Quick, a passionate collector of Black superhero action figures, curating a diverse and extensive collection that celebrates the rich legacy of Black heroes in comics, movies, and pop culture.
His collection not only highlights rare and iconic pieces but also serves as a tribute to the representation and empowerment of Black characters in the world of action figures and beyond.
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Superhero DJ Jon Quick is a creator, producer, co-host and music curator/mixmaster.
He currently has radio shows that can be heard weekly on NYC’s 94.7 The Block. “Gotham After Dark” a boom bap hip hop mixshow and “Saturday Nites with The Superhero” a mixed musical journey of epic proportions can both be heard Friday and Saturday nights at 12 midnight! He also can be heard Monday and Tuesday nights 10pm on Classix 102.9 in Atlanta with his “Vibe Mix”, a smooth RnB late night mix treat ad part of “Classix at Night with Donna”!
He also made NYC history as the creator of The AfroFlava Radio Top Ten Afrobeat Countdown. This was the first afrobeat hybrid countdown/mixshow in the USA, initially heard Fridays on 107.5 WBLS and now heard every Friday at 7pm on Scratchvision.
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Jon has also spun for a “who’s who” of celebrity clientele such as Beyonce, Jay Z, Shaquille O’Neal, Jerome Bettis, Vanessa Williams and Michael Strahan just to name a few. For 10 years he was one of several top DJs once featured in rotation on “The Mix at Six” on the legendary 107.5 WBLS. He’s made appearances on Fox 5-NY “Good Morning NY”, SiriusXM’s “Sway in the Morning” (twice) and was also featured for over a year on Music Choice’s TV “Mixtape” and “Throwback Jams” cable channels.
He’s also played at legendary arenas such as Madison Square Garden, Mets Citifield Stadium, Nassau Coliseum and Giants Stadium.
A force in corporate America his past clients include Marvel, DC Comics, Visa, BET, Viacom, Def Jam, Columbia Records, Pepsi, BMW, Lexus, Black Enterprise, The United Way, The National Council of Negro Woman, LinkedIn, Uptown Magazine, American Express, Dusse,’ Hennessy The Lion King on Broadway and the NFL.
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