Afro Panda

	Business:		Afro Panda is a children’s entertainment company that promotes cultural unity through the cartoon character, Afro Panda, and his merry band of animal friends.  With distribution through merchandise, an interactive website and (eventually) a children’s television show, the Afro Panda brand will promote the benefits of international diversity through characters based on focus-group research and not stereotypical national representations.

Team Members:		Christopher Hicks  CEO/Chief Innovation Officer
(Integrated Studies Major: Pan-African Studies, Sociology, Nonprofit Management)
As the visionary creator and founder of Afro Panda, Christopher brings extensive graphic design and multimedia experience to Afro Panda.  He is a fully in charge of the branding and character development of the cartoon.  In addition to attending school full-time and working on Afro Panda, Christopher also works in the Student Multimedia Lab in the KSU University Library.
Steven Hicks    Chief Audio Director  (Psychology Major)
Steven is responsible for the unique sound of Afro Panda.
Jimmie Hicks   Chief Marketing Director  (B.A. Public Relations, Bowling Green University)
Jimmie is responsible for the marketing of Afro Panda.
Organized	:	LLC (March 2013)
