The next generation of comic writers are defining today’s comic book industry, and a new initiative is empowering the voices of Black and diverse creators to get readers to turn the page to more Black superheroes. The Milestone Initiative Development Program was announced at DC FanDome as a new program from DC Comics, Milestone and WarnerMedia in collaboration with Ally, a digital financial services company, according to a press release provided to AfroTech. DC and @Ally are teaming up to bring Black and diverse comic book creators the first program under Next Gen DC, The Milestone Initiative! Here's how you can join the next evolution of Super Hero story telling: https://t.co/Uap1c7yCBk #DCMilestone #doitright #heroicALLY #DCFanDome pic.twitter.com/1q3NOgQbsY — DC (@DCComics) October 16, 2021 The initiative is the inaugural program from DC’s Next Generation DC, which recruits and mentors young writers, illustrators and creatives from underserved communities across the world. The...