My Minorities in Publishing podcast has been asked to curate the upcoming HiFi Reading Series for November which is happening November 4th, 8pm at HiFi Bar in the East Village! Come here acclaimed author Daniel Jose Older and emerging artists Courtney Gillette, Glendaliz Camacho, and Ennis Smith read from their latest. Come for the booze & cupcakes, stay for the literature!
Read moreI Am an Activist
When first told "You're an activist" I was very hesitant to take on this "title" but in examining the work I believe in and my role to it (be it large or small) realized that it's not unfair to be called one and I shouldn't shy away from being an activist.
Read more#ArtistTherapy: Measuring "Success"
Last post for #ArtistTherapy! Thanks for sticking with me on these throughout the year and hope the words have been helpful as you continue your creative journeys. :-) Latest and last post is on the idea of success and what that means, or may mean, for you.
Read moreThe Diversity Debate
The lack of diversity in books specifically has had a snowball effect since BookCon's lack of White, straight, male authors on a panel that could've easily contained people of the non-majority. Since then more statistics and essays and posts and cries for diversity have been provided in print, online, and spoken about at conferences (not just in private discussions). The "debate" of diversity is not going away and that's a good thing.
Read moreI'd Like to Introduce: @MinoritiesinPub (MiP)!
My friend Bev and I take on a new venture: podcasting. I'd like to introduce you to Minorities in Publishing (MiP)!
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