Tag: BIPOC
Should We Say Black?
Marie Beecham posts about racial equity and social unity on Instagram. She wrote this wonderful post for anyone asking the question, “Should we say Black?”….
The “Black Best Friend” Archetype
Sahra Denner posted this important information about the “Black Best Friend” character trope we commonly see in media and why it can be problematic. She even…
How to Be Less of a Clueless White Person
This is some good advice on how to be less of a clueless white person. These are really simple tips that anyone can do without…
Forcing Diversity
FightinCowboy makes some really good points about so-called “forced diversity” in gaming and geek culture. But for real, having more people of color, women, LGBTQ+, and…
Inclusivity in Geek Culture
Mister Vimes posted this twitter thread about inclusivity and how he doesn’t recognize geek culture anymore due to all the toxicity, gatekeeping (here’s How to Deal…
Tips for Drawing Darker Skinned Characters
Artist Quill tweeted these helpful tips for drawing darker skinned characters, to add their own thoughts to the whitewashing discourse. The artist wanted to please note that…
Ideas to Consider When Creating BIPOC Characters
Charisjb wrote this helpful guide of things to consider when creating fictional black, indigenous and people of color (BIPOC) characters. Here’s what she had to say…
Concept Art for Characters That Ended Up as Blonde White Women
Molly Maloney retweeted this thread by Chwistopher highlighting concept art for characters that started as POC (people of color) and all ended up as blonde…