Local Political Cartoonist Honored by National Black Publishers Association

By James Bolden

(LOS ANGELES-In only his first year in his new role as an editorial cartoonist, artist David G. Brown has received the prestigious 2004 Merit Award for "Best Editorial Cartoon" from the National Newspapers Publishers Association (NNPA).

Brown, who replaced award winning Clint Wilson who retired in June 2003, joins a distinguished list of past recipients of the national honor. The award is presented each year at the culmination of the NNPA's annual conference for contributions upholding the highest standards of journalism in black newspaper publishing.

With his winning entry entitled "The Governator," Brown depicted California Governor Arnold Swartzenegger walking into a Sacramento sunset with several African American community leaders struggling to hold on to his coattail.

When Brown is not busy putting together timely editorial cartoons to coincide with updated current events, he is usually at work conducting art workshops for kids, and producing award-winning graphics and comics for children.

In addition to his newly found gift of producing clever humor through editorial cartoons, Brown's versatility and entrepreneurial talents are producing excellence in other areas as well, including his love of graphic design.

Brown's impressive list of clients include the City of Los Angeles Warner Bros., Wells Fargo Bank, ABC-TV, Automobile Club of Southern California, and Times Mirror Company.

David Brown can be reached at davidgbrown.net

Submission by James Bolden
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