- 1. "Legends of Drag" Pays Homage To Drag Icons "Of A Certain Age" Who Paved The Way For The Queens of Today ...
- (Books)
- ... of drag and gay liberation, and reinvigorate the value of acknowledging/honoring our trailblazing queer elders. Authors Hanson and Antheus traveled across the U.S. hitting 16 different cities to meet ...
- Created on 21 June 2022
- 2. Chicago Rapper Noname's Book Club And Radical Hood Library Are Dedicated To Uplifting BIPOC Voices And Educating The Incarcerated ...
- (Books)
- ... Book Club (@NonameBooks) May 2, 2022 Each month, two different titles by BIPOC authors are chosen for members of the group’s 12 digital chapters around the U.S. to read and discuss. In April 2021, the ...
- Created on 19 May 2022
- 3. Fight Back Against Book Censorship in The US With These 4 Actionable Steps
- (Books)
- ... consideration. This is your opportunity to specifically request inclusive and frequently censored material, particularly by marginalized authors, to aid in building a more representative library. Why ...
- Created on 02 May 2022
- 4. Darlene Love and Joan Osborne to perform at “We Got the Beat – A Women in Music Summit”: an Empowering Celebration of Women Artists, and a Call to Arms to Challenge the Rampant Misogyny in the Music I
- (Music)
- ... stacked lineup (full list below) includes award-winning performers, music industry leaders, DJs, photographers, filmmakers, authors, and journalists, as well as mainstage concerts by legendary Rock & Roll ...
- Created on 02 March 2022
- 5. Want More Body Positive Kid's Books? Start Doing Better By Fat Characters, Says Children's Book Illustrat
- (Books)
- ... Marshall offered me. Which is why the portrayals of Dudley Dursley, Augustus Gloop, and The Stupids sting so deeply. How can children's book authors and illustrators wield our power more responsibly? It ...
- Created on 25 February 2022
- 6. Phoebe Robinson on her Comedy Special, Book Release, and Starting a Publishing Imprint, Tiny Reparations
- (Entertainment)
- ... editors who self-identified as white was over 80 percent in 2019, Robinson is committed to expanding the publishing world, proudly launching upcoming debut titles by BIPOC authors Kai Harris, Grace Li, ...
- Created on 08 February 2022
- 7. 13 Women of Color-Owned and Operated Bookstores You Can Support Right Now
- (Books)
- ... and other marginalized authors who are often excluded from traditional cultural, social, and academic conversations." For more information about the bookstore and its many events visit: www.elizabethsofakron.com. ...
- Created on 04 February 2022
- 8. "We Are Not Like Them" Is A Poignant, Collaborative Novel by Christine Pride and Jo Piazza On How To Navigate Friendship and Rac
- (Books)
- ... Jen, and the ultimate test of their relationship.The narrative swaps perspective from character to character. Authors Christine Pride (who is Black) and Jo Piazza (who is white) did not alternate writing ...
- Created on 24 November 2021
- 9. Many women experienced worse cramps and reduced sex drive during the pandemic. Here’s why.
- (Sex)
- ... patterns since the pandemic. The survey was “shared by the authors via social media in September 2020. All women of reproductive age were invited to complete the survey,” and 1031 women responded. The ...
- Created on 12 November 2021
- 10. Solange's Saint Heron Opens Free Library of Rare Books and Art By Black Authors and Creators Throughout History ...
- (Books)
- Solange, R&B singer, songwriter, and Beyonce's little sis, has debuted her latest project: a free library featuring rare works by Black authors. In 2013, Solange founded the creative studio Saint Heron ...
- Created on 20 October 2021
- 11. Feeling Spiritual? Get Self-Reflective With These 13 Tarot and Oracle Decks Designed By Women
- (Living)
- ... Literary Witches Oracle by Taisia Kitaiskaia Based on the novel from Taisia Kitaiskaia, Literary Witches: A Celebration of Magical Women Writers, this oracle deck features portraits of 30 authors from ...
- Created on 15 October 2021
- 12. RIP, Beverly Cleary: How Much Do You Know About the Prolific Children's Book Author? BUST Pop Quiz ...
- (Feminism)
- Beloved children’s book and young adult fiction author Beverly Cleary was one of the most widely published writers in the world before her death this year, thanks in part to the enduring appeal ...
- Created on 30 September 2021
- 13. IKEA Unveiled Its New Love Seat Pride Collection—Twitter Has Some Thoughts
- (Living)
- ... With IKEA, And We Are Ready To Redesign Our Homes 9 Books By International LGBTQ+ Authors For Present And Future Pride Celebrations If You Like Hand Lettering, Chevron Prints, Or You're A #Girlboss—You ...
- Created on 30 June 2021
- 14. Happy Birthday, Octavia Butler! 4 Powerful Life Lessons From the Renowned Science Fiction And Afrofuturistic Feminist Writer
- (Living)
- ... Many of the science fiction books Butler read were predominantly written by white male authors, with very few non-white, female characters. Even now, the genre still lacks diversity and representation. ...
- Created on 22 June 2021
- 15. 8 Excellent Books By Immigrant Authors To Read This National Immigrant Heritage Month
- (Books)
- ... States. To that end, here are 8 books by immigrant authors whose works are not only great examples of said contributions, but also deepen our understanding of the immigrant experience in America, and thus ...
- Created on 14 June 2021
- 16. 6 Iconic LGBTQ+ Comedians To Laugh With This Pride Month
- (Entertainment)
- Despite their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and comedic styles, the following six people have all shared a similar feeling with regard to comedy: that it has been a personal remedy and platform ...
- Created on 10 June 2021
- 17. The High Court In India Just Ruled In Favor Of A Lesbian Couple, Issuing A Major Call For Advancing LGBTQ+ Rights In The Country
- (Feminism)
- On Monday, a judge in India ruled in favor of a lesbian couple, calling for greater protection and resources for the country's LGBTQ+ community. The couple, S. Sushma and U. Seema Agarval, fled from ...
- Created on 09 June 2021
- 18. Don't Forget Your Story: Why Kink Will Always Belong in Prid
- (Living)
- ... pride is non-negotiable. Top image by naeimasgary via Pixabay More from BUST 9 Books By International LGBTQ+ Authors For Present And Future Pride Celebrations "Ahead of the Curve" Is A Must-See ...
- Created on 03 June 2021
- 19. 9 Books By International LGBTQ+ Authors For Present And Future Pride Celebrations
- (Books)
- The LGBTQ+ community is vast and experiences are varied. In honor of Pride month, here are nine LGBTQ+ authors from around the world whose works offer compelling insight into the diversity of the community ...
- Created on 03 June 2021
- 20. Author Roxane Gay Amplifies Underrepresented Voices With Her New Publishing Imprint Roxane Gay Books
- (Books)
- ... Puppy Parenthood, And Teaching Her Own MasterClass On BUST’s “Poptarts” Podcast! 12 Books By Black Women Authors To Add To Your To-Read List Noname Is Making Headlines With Her Newest Book Club Announcement ...
- Created on 27 May 2021
