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Chaz's Journal
Black Women vs. The End of the World (Again)
Why are black women so central in post-apocalyptic fiction? A writer looks at the trend.
Why are black women so central in post-apocalyptic fiction? A writer looks at the trend.
An interview with Kathryn Bostic, acclaimed composer of "Dear White People" and "Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am."
An assessment of the image of the black woman on the big screen since Halle Berry's Oscar win.
A look at the greatness and influence of Eve's Bayou.
Jennifer Merin, President of the Alliance of Women Film Journalists, inquires about what makes for feminist criticism.
In a time where it seems we’re all trying to remember what normal feels like, we can look to these weirdos and listen to what they have to say.
An updating table of contents for all of our Women Writers Week 2019 blog posts and reviews.
Hanna hasn’t been truly discussed with the same respect and intensity as the other Strong Female Protagonist™ fare that has followed it.
A posthumous tribute to two male directors who encouraged audience identification with women onscreen and made opportunities for female film artists.
A fictional crime-drama series that not only understands our dark fascinations but also offers power fantasies typically denied women.