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
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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
On people of color in the media I consume
This year I took a POC reading challenge where I would make a conscious effort to read books where a major character was not white. So far 22 out of the 37 books I’ve read fit. 56%. As a result I’ve been exposed to a wider range of narratives and identify more with the stories…. Read Post
Best Day Ever: Update 1
I have come to a conclusion. Weekends are easier to make best than weekdays. I know. Shocking. But! My pledge was to make “every day” the best day ever, not just “the days I can lounge around the house in my PJs with a bag of chips in one hand and the TV remote in… Read Post