by E.M. Lunsford *First, a disclaimer. I call my series, “The New Indian Wars”, as historically, that is what conflicts between Indigenous people and settlers/the government were called. Yes, many of us call ourselves “Indians”, but generally, Native American or Indigenous is more appropriate. This article can pertain to any marginalized group: LGBTQ+, Black/African American,...
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#BrownExcellence: Mark Tilsen’s It Ain’t Over Until We’re Smoking Cigars On The Drill Pad – Musing from a Poetic Warrior
By Gitz Crazyboy Every individual that went answered the call and came out with their own stories, their own experiences, and left with some very life-altering lessons. To each of us who watched from afar and in awe, we saw people just people rising up as heroes. I’m going to start this off by stating,...
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11 Books About Women’s Fairytale History
by Margaret Kingsbury In the beginning, women told fairy tales. They told raucous fairy tales, they told subversive fairy tales, they told sexy fairy tales. They told fairy tales to stave off boredom and for the joy of creativity. Yet, in the 19th century, when fairy tales began to be collected and published to popular...
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New Indian Wars: Sage
By E.M. Lunsford When Native Americans speak of sage, what we mean, specifically, is Salvia apiana. Sage is in the same family as many other herbs, such as mint, rosemary, oregano—the family Lamiaceae. Salvia (sages) is a very vast genus. The sage you use for cooking, Salvia officinalis, is known to most of us. Salvia...
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15 Must-Read Black Fantasy Authors
by Margaret Kingsbury While admittedly Black History Month might not be the best time to discuss works of fantasy, many, if not all, of the novels by these fifteen black fantasy authors are steeped in black history, whether they be alternate histories of the Civil War or infused with the Carribean and/or African folklore and...
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29 Black YA Authors to Read this Black History Month
by Dahlia Adler It goes without saying that Black authors should be read year round, but with Black History Month upon us, there’s no better time to talk about the ones you might be missing. If you’re even a sporadic YA reader, there’s a good chance you need no intro to The Hate U Give...
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Art & Race with Jordan Peele
by Destinee Schriner Art is more than an expression of oneself; it is and can be used to express an entire group of people. Jordan Peele is a prime example of doing this, not only in his movies but in television as well. What drew most American’s attention was his very successful movie, Get Out,...
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#DignidadLiteraria
by Hector Acosta By now you’re all probably acquainted with the American Dirt debacle. In case you’re not, let me direct you to Myriam Gurba’s fantastic review of the book, which breaks down how the novel and its author, Jeanine Cummins, failed its readers with its portrayal of Mexico and those who reside within it....
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The New Indian* Wars: Indigenous People vs. Militant Vegans
by E.M. Lunsford There is an old joke that goes: Q: “At a party, how do you know who the vegans are?” A: “Don’t worry, they’ll let you know.” Most vegans are quiet, keep to themselves. But there is a very “loud and proud” contingency who make all vegans look bad. And those vegans are...
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Friday’s Forgotten Books: Tribal Screams by Owl Goingback
There are a number of short stories gathered in this horror collection, and they cover a wide range of subject matter. Like the best horror stories, they offer a mix of catalysts, problems and outcomes, and they are all distinct and captivating. Whether you’re reading about a young man who is doing something foolish in...