Call me naive, but as a middle-aged woman of color and a lifelong member of the geek/fandom generation, I often find myself wondering just what the hell is going on with so many writers/artists/designers/etc. committing endless, epic racefail these days.  I mean, are these folks stuck on stupid or what?  This isn't the 1800's where it didn't matter ( Read more... )

I just felt the serious need to re-post this:

http://www.racialicious.com/2011/10/18/fandom-and-its-hatred-of-black-women-characters/

This is one of the huge reasons I stay far away from most fandoms.  There is so much epic RaceFail going on and when the offenders get called out on it, they whine about not being "racist" (as if the only real racists ( Read more... )

My choice for the monthly "Fuckwittery Award" goes to The Valley Club, for teaching young children that they are "too dark" to swim in a pool!

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090710/ap_on_re_us/us_swim_club_minorities

If the reaction of the little girl who didn't want to return doesn't break your heart, well, you don't have one.  These kids have already ( Read more... )