diversity Archives

Cultural Diversity in Sci-Fi/Fantasy

August 30, 2017April 6, 2020Rebecca Angel3

Bring diversity into your reading world with these four books action-packed with magic, dystopian futures, mutant creatures, and time travel.

On Historical Diversity and Writing Fiction: An Interview With Historian E.H. Kern

April 11, 2017Shiri Sondheimer

Historian E.H. Kern has some thoughts. Behold—here they are.

Myke Cole: On Historical Diversity and Writing Fiction

March 27, 2017December 12, 2017Shiri Sondheimer2

Gentleman, scholar, author, Hunter, and cat whisperer Myke Cole talks historical diversity and fiction with GeekMom Shiri.

#HeresShooter

June 28, 2016Guest2

If you are looking for an inclusive toyline with racial and gender diversity, GI Joe is there. With the recently announced line of GI Joe action figures Hasbro took a major step forward in addressing the lack of female action figures on the market, and increasing inclusiveness in the toy aisle in general.

Supanova: Not the Trendsetter We Were Looking For

June 27, 2016December 13, 2017Evil Genius Mum

Supanova Sydney 2016 had a light side, and a dark side. Here is the serious look at the missed opportunities in the Supanova Diversity Panel. Read my parallel ‘Supanova 2016’ post for the unicorns and rainbow review.

‘Star Trek: Exploring New Worlds’ at EMP Museum

May 19, 2016Will James4

I previously mentioned the upcoming Star Trek: Exploring New Worlds exhibit at EMP Museum, but yesterday I actually got to check it out ahead of its opening this weekend, May 21st.

Gather ‘Round Padawans: Casting Bobbie Draper

April 19, 2016Shiri Sondheimer

I tell my kids all the time the world would be a very boring place if everyone were the same. And I truly believe that. They do too.

Steampunk! ‘The Invention of E.J. Whitaker’

March 11, 2016Maya K

This month is Women’s History Month and what better time to talk about this really cool Kickstarter, ‘The Invention of E.J. Whitaker’ by Shawnee´ and Shawnelle Gibbs, a sister team. This story caught my eye because it melds some of my favorite things: women inventors, diversity, comics, and women creators together in to one exciting project.

‘Black’: A World With No White Superheroes

February 21, 2016Maya K3

“In a world that already fears and hates them—what if only Black people had superpowers?”

Study Shows Immigration Benefits STEM Fields

January 26, 2016Garth Sundem

Does immigration create a rich melting pot or lead to tension? In STEM fields that require complex problem solving, birthplace diversity increases productivity.

Upcoming Reading for 2015

January 8, 2015Karen Burnham1

‘Tis the season for looking at what books will be published in the coming year!

Hacker School Offering Grants to Diversify the Programmer Demographic

September 25, 2014Ariane Coffin

Hacker School seeks to increase diversity in the programming industry by awarding grants to women and minorities.

Prismatic Art Collection Diversifies Fantasy Art

May 9, 2012Michael Harrison

Tracy Hurley and Daniel Solis decided they were tired of the cliches. The cheesecake poses, the ridiculous outfits, and the lack of heroic diversity. So they set to work on commissioning the kind of artwork they’d like to see in …

The Scripps National Spelling Bee: Some Fascinating Facts

June 2, 2011Patricia Vollmer5

We are in the midst of the 84th Scripps National Spelling Bee Week in the Washington, D.C., area. I’ve watched the competition with interest most years — although not with the same enthusiasm my family watches the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest every July 4th! I find it especially cool that ESPN chooses to air […]

How to Raise Racist Kids

February 16, 2010Jonathan H. Liu

Step One: Don’t talk about race. Don’t point out skin color. Be “color blind.” Step Two: Actually, that’s it. There is no Step Two. Congratulations! Your children are well on their way to believing that <insert your ethnicity here> is …

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