Carl Brandon Society

March 15, 2009May 21, 2015

Wiscon continues to welcome people of colour to the convention

Policy on welcoming people of colour, with action plan, from Wiscon, the world’s leading feminist science fiction convention.

“We are proud that WisCon 33 will host the first Cultural Appropriation 101 class that we’re aware of in the science fiction world.” Wiscon also says, “We’re planning to set aside a room during the convention for discussion of moving-forward strategies and potential improvements. We will work closely with people of color to ensure that this does not become a space in which the offenses recycle.”

There’s more. Details on the Wiscon web site, here.

March 13, 2009May 21, 2015

SF community discussion on race in the real world continues

Mary Anne Mohanraj is guest-blogging on John Scalzi’s blog, Whatever:

That’s a starting assumption for me — the world is racist, the culture I grew up in is racist, I’ve internalized and carry around a hell of a lot of racist baggage, and on some deep level, many of my basic assumptions are racist. So are yours.

March 3, 2009May 21, 2015

Beacon press seeks artist for graphic novel of Octavia Butler’s Kindred

Via racalicious:

For many years, Beacon Press, a nonprofit book publisher since 1854, has had the privilege of publishing Octavia Butler’s Kindred, the story of a modern black woman transported through time to the antebellum South. Octavia Butler died tragically in 2006; those familiar with her life and work know how singular and important her legacy remains. This year marks the 30th anniversary of the novel, and Beacon is deeply honored to announce a collaboration with the Butler estate to produce a graphic adaptation of Kindred. The press is currently inviting proposals from cartoonists who appreciate Octavia Butler’s legacy, and reflect her commitment to social justice in their own work.

Those interested in discussing a proposal should email the editor of the Graphic Books list, Allison Trzop, at atrzop AT beacon DOT org. The deadline is March 16.