Press Release

Driven to help change the narrative about people of color and marginalized groups, Steven Lowe, in conjunction with Riley S. Wilson (Orange Bright) and Lisa Cortés (Precious), developed a comic book about a little Black girl living and growing up in a rapidly changing Harlem as she uses her claircognizant (all-knowing) powers to combat microaggressions, misogyny and patriarchy.

The comic book, based on three episodes of the sci-fi web-series of the same name, follows the life of Apple, a Harlemite born and raised in the city, as she and her family deal with her new abilities, growing consciousness and sheer impatience for a new school year. Little Apple tells the moving and witty story of a young girl’s transcendence into consciousness in a society that, for all intents and purposes, is anti-Black and anti-female.

“I got involved because I wanted to be a part of something important,” said Lowe. “Little Apple is uniquely positioned to help young people of color really understand the world around them. It shows them that they have a voice and can speak up when they are faced with racism, misogyny and other social injustices.”

The comic book industry continues to be on the cutting edge of innovation and storytelling. Many published comics already feature women, people of color and other marginalized groups, and the industry will continue to expand that narrative as it makes room for Little Apple and the indescribable power she possesses.

A finalist for the 2016 Sundance Institute YouTube New Voices Lab, the project garnered the attention of more than 300 backers on Kickstarter and raised $15,000 for the production of the project. As the series continues to grow, Little Apple is seeking distribution for the web series and partnership with Harlem-based businesses to advertise in the comic book, which already features Harlem’s own Seasoned Vegan.