Category Archives: race/racism

Me, Elsewhere — Some Shameless Self Promotion

It’s been a while since I have updated Readerland on where I have been and why it has been abnormally quiet on random babble… lately. In no particular order: Racialicious — Wopajo FWD/Forward — For Cereal, Time? For Cereal, Stars … Continue reading

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Those Who Yell the Loudest…

A while back I was having a talk w/ The Guy. See, there were some related things that coincided with this little thing that happened where this celebrity you might have heard of, Amanda Palmer, together with her partner created … Continue reading

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Your Infinite Wisdom

While I was experiencing some technical difficulties I got a most interesting comment in my mod queue for this post. My first inclination was to delete it, but instead I decided that I would write a post about it, because … Continue reading

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What Pictures Can't Tell You…

Glamour, in response to the thunderous applause they received for the photos of Lizzie Miller, seems to be putting out a calendar using this photo of some “plus-sized” women: I will give the criticism where it is due. I am … Continue reading

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Important Announcement

This post brought to you by Teh Feminist Kitteh Collective. PS:  I use adult language.  Nyah. If you read this article, and the only response you have is: “Japanese Bitch” or “Stupid Slant Eyes” and are called out on your … Continue reading

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A first look…at failure

Via the facebook group for the racebending of Avatar I find this USA Today article in my inbox this morning.  The “First Look” at the cast for the upcoming Last Airbender movie. The article, for the non-link followers, features pictures … Continue reading

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The Weight of the World…

Kid and I sat down to watch Wendy Wu: Homecoming Warrior on the Disney Channel tonight (OK, not ALL the programming is horrendous) b/c she as been wanting to see it (apparently it’s been out a while *shrugs*).  I am … Continue reading

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She doesn't "Look Native"…

Over at Shakesville, Elle did a rather nice post on the use of an appropriated image by the Navajo Trucking company. She pointed out that the woman depicted had blue eyes, and continued to list off some reasons why an … Continue reading

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The Pope is a self righteous Ass Hole.

While I read about this on the AP last night, I thought this pic by tigtog (click the photo) was a brilliant portrayal of how I feel about it. While the Church is busy pushing its dangerous and disgusting Ab-only … Continue reading

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[FAIL]

If I could make titles purple I would, b/c this is certainly worthy. PETA’s latest fucktacular campaign has gone too far.  Nope, your eyes are not in fact playing tricks on you.  Members of PETA actually dressed up as members … Continue reading

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