Still in a linkblogging phase...

[umadoshi]

Three interesting links on the subject of racism and diversity: over on Scalzi's blog (where he initially dismissed Racefail '09 but has since reconsidered), author Mary Anne Mohanraj has two guest posts, one on basic discussion of race and privilege and one directed to writers who're intimidated by/anxious about writing characters of color

Meanwhile, Catherynne M. Valente (yuki_onna) posts on why diversity (racial and otherwise) is so important in storytelling.

Tangentially related, via several people, photos of Holi (the Festival of Colors) being celebrated in India. Wow.