Friends -- I was just about to post a piece on satire, where I talk about the ways in which satiric writing has become a problematic mode of address for white writers trying to be "edgy" -- when lo and behold, here appears a great example of a satiric essay, written from a POC perspective. … Continue reading Wyl Villacres, “Dear White People in my MFA Program” and commentary — coloring books project 2015
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when jews aren’t white, part 1: “Little White Lie” and questions of color — 03/27/15, coloring books project
Friends -- My daughter and I were talking about funerals the other day because we just went to a very sad one. "Why are these services always so Lutheran?" my daughter asked. Then we looked at each other. "Remember that Passover we went to at Jenny's family's house?!!!" we both shouted simultaneously. Let me explain. … Continue reading when jews aren’t white, part 1: “Little White Lie” and questions of color — 03/27/15, coloring books project
Stephanie Barbé Hammer Writing (Un) Real 