CARY, N.C., June 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Dr. David Washington, the author of the graphic novel, Black Defender: The Awakening was featured on the television show, BET Talks. The appearance focused not only on his graphic novel, but some of Washington’s philosophy on success, the importance of representation in the media space, and the impact of his 27-year marriage on his growth.
“I am very honored to be featured on the show,” said Washington. Washington is a veteran of the U.S. Army, consultant, attorney, and an Amazon bestselling author. His graphic novel, Black Defender: The Awakening has won acclaim by being a finalist for the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work for a Graphic Novel. The book was also named Graphic Novel of the Year by Publishers Weekly’s Booklife, and won the Best Indie Book Award for graphic novels.
BET Talks hosted by Miabelle Bocicault, which is a show produced by BET Networks, is a talk series that features authentic conversations, nostalgic throwbacks and must-see viral moments, all while keeping it fun, relatable, and unapologetically real.
During the appearance, Washington shared valuable insights about the creative process and how to move an initiative forward. “Don’t dream, envision…Dreams don’t have deadlines,” explained Washington highlighting the importance of structure to the goal acquisition process.
Washington’s graphic novel is about an African American entrepreneur and former Special Forces soldier, Dr. Chris Withers; who comes face-to-face with a system of injustice that drives him to vigilantism as Black Defender. Withers encounters supervillains, a corrupt police system, and social issues that stand in the way of him finding justice. This action-packed graphic novel includes a foreword written by martial arts legend and action film star, Billy Blanks.
The graphic novel, Black Defender: The Awakening is available on Amazon.com and WashingtonComix.com.
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