The fabulous Naomi Pilgrim |
- At Bitch media, Kameron Hurley discusses unlikable women characters in fiction and movies, and how the same exact character played by a man would be seen as far more sympathetic and likable. An excellent piece on the double standard that works against women, and the absolute bullshit behind audience expectations of how women should be.
- Naomi Pilgrim links up with Sa-Roc and Yugen Blakrok to do a cover of "Racist Friend" by The Specials. This article discusses why they decided to do this, and what the messaging is about.
For today's musical hit, we have Naomi Pilgrim and "Racist Friend"
Today's critical rolls: Do you have a racist friend (or possibly, family member)? Have you ever had "that" discussion with them, or do you choose to ignore their racism?
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