Patricia Engel is out with her fourth book this month, “Infinite Country” and we got on the phone with her to discuss her journey to become a writer, the barriers she faced, and how her latest book responds to the lies we’ve been told about immigration.
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The first time I read This Bridge Called My Back, I was a junior in college. My favorite gender studies professor started a book club and bought everyone a copy…
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Want to Be Anti-Racist in 2021? Look to Prince Zuko
by Ingrid Cruzby Ingrid CruzYes, ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ has some pretty important lessons for all of us – just look at Prince Zuko for inspiration on how to be a better ally.
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I used to be very forgiving when it came to storytelling, no matter how many stereotypical inaccuracies a piece had. But now I’m just exhausted.
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Technically, the main character of The Expanse is James Holden, the reluctant galaxy savior played with lots of furrowed brows by Steven Straight. But I can’t imagine watching the show because of…
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On Wednesday, the nominations for the 2021 Golden Globes were announced. Almost every article (correctly) celebrated that there was more than one female director nominated for the first time in…
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I’m fantasy casting the US government with my favorite sci-fi heroes and the answer seems super clear: Biden is Picard and Harris is Burnham.
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As a clinical procrastinator, I chose the last socially acceptable week to watch Hulu’s tinsel infused Happiest Season. Looking forward to savoring the last bit of holiday cheer, I tuned in…
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First of all, ‘Sylvie’s Love’ is good. This Tessa Thompson-led picture matches its beauty with a sweet, simmering love story and smart social commentary.
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Vida. One Day at a Time. Station 19. Latinas and femme Latinxs may be the least likely to be represented on TV but that doesn’t mean we’re absent.