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Today we have lost a feminist giant. bell hooks — thought-provoking author, educator & activist — showed us how race, gender, economics and politics are inextricably intertwined, challenging our perception of feminism to include Black & marginalized women.
May she Rest in Power.
Call for submissions! Crazy Talented Asians and Friends is an animation shorts festival in New York City celebrating the creativity of Asian American and Asian artists and taking place in May. Do you have an animated short to submit? Learn more at https://t.co/8DrU2I6qQr.
Have a costume but nowhere to wear it? Join us tonight at this year’s virtual HalloWIA 🎃 no membership required ✨Costumes strongly encouraged but not necessary.
🕷 Sign up now https://t.co/zMWkYzfmy3
Grab your broomsticks, HalloWIA is back! Meet your fellow animation hopefuls & industry veterans in an enchanted mixer that will bring your spirits up OR ELSE! RSVP for you and a friend now, before it’s tOoOo laaate.
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"It’s a moment for positive change right now. I am very glad to be in this position because I can help change stereotypical portrayals of women in animation."
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Read the ‘Ride Your Wave’ Q&A with Producer Eunyoung Choi: https://t.co/6HeZlcVNIL
#WomeninAnimation #5050by2025
‘Betty Boop’s Guide to a Bold and Balanced Life’ ... commemorates Fleischer Studios’ beloved, sassy character, celebrating her 90th anniversary this year.
#womeninanimation #5050by2025
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The Elephant Song, dir by Lynn Tomlinson is part of a special screening celebrating women directors and animation on Sunday at @AnimationIsFilm & WIA members get 40% off tickets https://t.co/wbFFfrin97
#AnimationIsFilm #WomeninAnimation #LynnTomlinson
Older post, but a great read!
"Black Women In Comics – The Gibbs Sisters: Los Angeles based writers Shawnee and Shawnelle Gibbs have been quietly creating a brand in comics and animation crafting timeless stories centered around bold female leads."
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The woman behind #Drawn, Ms. Holly Frey https://t.co/Np7KgoiIUF
#HollyFrey #CartoonNetwork #howThingsWork #WomenInAnimation