As we celebrate Black History Month, I wanted to pause and bask in the achievements, resilience, and brilliance of our ancestors. Their legacy is not just history—it is instruction. Recently, many have shared reactions to a racist post from #47 depicting the Obamas as apes. I won’t pretend to be surprised. That kind of imagery has a long, ugly history in this country—one meant to dehumanize, distract, and diminish. As a Christian, Scripture calls me to pray for our leaders—an

Emerson Green and King Episode 5-A Socially Conscious Comic created by Purpix Media Founder Al Smith. Last night, my daughters came into the room lit up. Not because of social media. Not because it was “the thing to do.” But because they used their voices. We had a real conversation about ICE, about the nationwide school walkouts, and about why they chose to participate in activism at their school. They didn’t just repeat slogans—they explained their why. And as a father, tha

Emerson Green + King  is not just a comic strip. It’s a mirror. Created by Indianapolis -based filmmaker, educator, and storyteller Al Smith  of Purpix Media. Emerson Green blends humor, social commentary, and quiet truth into scenes that feel familiar because they are. Set in everyday neighborhoods, the strip uses warmth and wit to explore how spectacle, judgment, and public ridicule often land hardest on those already carrying enough. This featured installment takes aim at

In Episode 2 of Emerson Green + King, humor walks straight into a hard truth. What looks like a quick fix turns into a lesson in long-term cost. When Starla asks for loan terms in plain English, the numbers tell a story louder than any sales pitch ever could. Four hundred percent interest is not help, it is a hustle with a suit on. Creator Al Smith turns everyday struggle into teachable moments, blending nostalgia, street wisdom, and social commentary in a way that feels ligh

EMERSON GREEN is more than a comic, it is a memory brought to life. Created by filmmaker and educator Al Smith, founder of One Day Film Skool, this project blends childhood nostalgia with modern creativity. Using AI tools like Microsoft Copilot, refined through Photoshop and polished with OpenArt, Al transforms technology into tenderness. What began as a personal escape became a visual love letter to the streets, sounds, and small moments that shaped him. For Al, storytelling