Category Archives: Syndicated feeds

Unclear on the Contraception

This notion that birth control pills are now “free,” as Romney claimed in his conference call to donors, needs to end. They are now simply covered by health insurance, which many of us pay for via hefty monthly premiums. We’re actually getting someth… Continue reading

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I Got Your Book: Linky links!

Tu Books is looking for authors of color! Ken Liu’s story is lyrically beautiful.  Whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat. Nnedi continues to rock out.  Letter to the black babies of the future. Pre-WWII black SF.  Black mermaids. Black Lit Magazine talks SF/F Mother/Daughter struggles in Parable of the Talents. I Got Your Book: Linky links! — Originally posted at […]

I Got Your Book: Linky links! — Originally posted at The Angry Black Woman

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AlterNet Launches Comic Section

Some very cool news: AlterNet has begun publishing political cartoons, and today is my debut on the site. Check it out! And if you’re feeling spunky, share or leave a comment.
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Hereville 2 Premiere Event, Thursday the 15th in Portland!

What: Hereville: How Mirka Met a Meteorite book premiere. When: Thursday, November 15, 7:30pm. Where: Powell’s on Hawthorne, Portland, Oregon For those of you in or near Portland, Oregon, please come join me at Powell’s on Hawthorne, 7:30pm on Thursday. I’ll be there to sign books, answer questions, and show a slideshow (including a super-cool […] Continue reading

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My New 24 Hour Comic: “Leaving The Bedroom”

Yesterday (October 20) was 24 Hour Comics Day! What’s a 24 Hour Comic, you ask? It’s an invention of Scott McCloud’s: To create a complete 24 page comic book in 24 continuous hours. That means everything: Story, finished art, lettering, color (if applicable), paste-up, everything. Once pen hits paper, the clock starts ticking. 24 hours […] Continue reading

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Book Trailer For Hereville 1

Hereville: How Mirka Met a Meteorite’s release date is November 1, but it seems that some copies are showing up early… I heard on twitter yesterday that someone had bought one at a store. Very neat! But in the meantime, I got this nice email early this month: My name is Ellen Gustafson, and I […] Continue reading

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Black Women, Violence, Or Why is Our Pain Funny to You?

So I asked this question on Twitter, but then I realized I wanted to ask it here too. As all the discussions circulate about domestic violence blackface at Waverly & the bus driver in Cleveland who decided to punch a belligerent female passenger at what point do we talk about why so many are quick […]

Black Women, Violence, Or Why is Our Pain Funny to You? — Originally posted at The Angry Black Woman

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I Got Your Book: A Triumphant Return

Sorry, my beauties! This is a much delayed post.  Tanarive Due has a fantastic novel out.  The Fen of Color LJ comm recently celebrated spec fic authors of color.  Deluge features black mermaids.  Assassin’s Creed to feature a woman of color in its newest release.  Here’s a gorgeous, creepy anthology waiting to be yours. “Who More Sci […]

I Got Your Book: A Triumphant Return — Originally posted at The Angry Black Woman

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WOOOOO! Advance copy of Hereville: How Mirka Met a Meteorite!

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On being a CPS parent & siding with the striking teachers

I’m a graduate of Chicago public schools. So is my husband. We’re old enough to remember the last time there was a strike. Here’s the thing about all the “Kids won’t learn as much” rhetoric. It’s only the second week of school. They aren’t missing a year at this point. It’s one day. And even […]

On being a CPS parent & siding with the striking teachers — Originally posted at The Angry Black Woman

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