Weekend Reading List: Black heroes and blood sports
Disney princes would make terrible boyfriends. Buzzfeed knows.
The Guardian makes a compelling case for how modern YA dystopian literature promotes pretty right wing neoliberal values by appealing to the aggressive individualism of its teen readership.
Racialicious takes a look at violence toward Native women in film, pointing out some troubling parallels in movies like Pocahontas and New Moon, as well as the real life consequences.
Things aren’t always so bleak over in the DC universe, and recent decisions, including a new look and creative team for Batgirl, are garnering praise. [The Nerds of Color]