Tag Archives: white feminism

What Fandom Racism Looks Like: Only 33 Words in a Trailer

Posted on September 19, 2018 by Zina

Yesterday, the Captain Marvel teaser trailer broke the internet. Today, I saw a tweet about said trailer from Shakesville.com’s Melissa McEwan from the night before that reminded me that when it comes to feminism and fandom, people of color are … Continue reading →

Posted in What Fandom Racism Looks Like | Tagged Captain Marvel, fandom racism, nick fury, white feminism | 6 Comments

I’ve got… complicated feelings about the newest incarnation of the Doctor

Posted on July 16, 2017 by Zina

The news that Broadchurch actress Jodie Whittaker has been cast as the Doctor’s thirteenth regeneration is great, but I have to point out that it’s also primarily a step forward for WHITE women as women of color don’t get chosen to head … Continue reading →

Posted in Rants | Tagged Doctor Who, race and representation, white feminism | 6 Comments

White Feminism Strikes Again: American Gods Edition

Posted on June 4, 2017 by Zina

I can’t imagine watching a show like American Gods where Shadow Moon (played by Ricky Whittle) is onscreen and fantastic only to then writing an honest to god article about how his undead wife Laura was the actual star of … Continue reading →

Posted in Rants | Tagged American Gods, fandom racism, white feminism | 3 Comments

Nyota Uhura: One More Black Female Character Fandom Wants To Be Strong and Single Forever

Posted on August 4, 2016 by Zina

I need White Feminism (which exists to benefit whiteness and white womanhood) to stop telling me that Black female characters are better off when they’re single. I need White Feminists ™ in fandom to stop pretending that they’re protecting or promoting … Continue reading →