Or “Lists of Great Books I Can Read In Order To Complete the Many Reading Challenges I Set for 2013” Clutch Reading Challenge This list would have been great last year when I was doing the POC Reading Challenge. I’m not going to try to read all 100 books but I there are many, many… Read Post
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POC Media Week 1: July 14 – July 22
On Tumblr I wrote about my commitment to extend my POCreading challenge to all my entertainment. Since a significant amount of that entertainment includes reading, I think it is fitting to record my progress here. This week will count as my baseline because I put no effort in finding entertainment with diversity. Looking at the… Read Post
On POC in the media I consume — part 2
My Tumblr dash is what inspired me to reevaluate my entertainment choices. Specifically pictures of Emma Stone. Jennifer Lawrence, Scarlett Johansson, and Emma Stone have been the most prominent actresses on my dash this year. After July 20th I’m sure Anne Hathaway will be added to the list. That’s fine. I admire all these women;… Read Post
Sisters of the Yam – Review
Title: Sisters of the Yam: black women and self-recovery Author: bell hooks Genre: Self-help/Black Studies/Women’s Studies Length: 190 pages First line of the book: “Sisters—and you who are our friends, loved ones, and comrades—I greet you in love and peace.” How I found the book: Bought it at the Between the Lines booth at Word… Read Post