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I’m not seeing any posts about the mother of science fiction Ancestor Octavia E. Butler, on this here NEGRO solstice day...and it’s upsetting me and my home girl....

If there is any talk of

Super Powers
Afro futurism
Time travel
Meta humans
Mutations
Aliens
Diasporic Sci fi

(And that’s just the beginning)

She should be at the forefront!

You betta put some respeck on her name!👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

SUPPORT BLACK VEGAN AUTHORS!

Cametria Hill
-A Southern Girl's Guide to Plant Based Eating

Sistah Vegan Project
-Sistah Vegan by Dr. A Breeze Harper

Tracye McQuirter
-By Any Green Necessary

Aph & Sil Ko

Bryant Terry

Also, the Black Voices that need to be raised and infiltrate the vegan movement in our books, including:

LoriKim Alexander, Doreen Akiyo Nartey, Kez St. Louis, Destiny Whitaker, Ikora Rey, Raven Whitaker, Starr Baker, Melissa Charles-Carrillo, Kameka Brown, Dr. Towani Duchscher, Nekeisha Alexis, Jael Asa Israel, Ayoola White 🖤✊🏽

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"Veganism of Color: Decentering Whiteness in Human and Nonhuman Liberation"

"Veganism in an Oppressive World"

"Q***r and Trans Voices: Achieving Liberation Through Consistent Anti-Oppression"

And in other of our books, as well as upcoming ones... Teka Lark and Hope

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Ask yourselves why a white-authored blackface book is top when you google Black vegan books and why all top books in the vegan movement are by white authors and white publishers 😒😑

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Blackout Best seller lists with Black writers June 14 to June 20, purchase at least 2 books by Black authors

Let's do the right thing. The Pineapple Leo needs their community right now. We have until the end of May to properly secure this ahmazing and multitalented family.

I'm ready to make their dreams come true. How about you?

A Home for a Hardworking Single Mom and her Kids organized by Jim Neal Lina and I started this fundraiser to help our daughter, Peaches, to buy her… Jim Neal needs your support for A Home for a Hardworking Single Mom and her Kids

April, or what is commonly dubbed as "world autism awareness month" is almost here, which is when many businesses and organizations will unfortunately not do their research, and donate to bad, ableist "autism charities" that spread stigma about autism and do not serve the needs of autistic people.

Here is a quick snapshot of some of the largest autism related organizations in the United States, and the criteria they do or don't meet. The left is criteria that good autism related organizations do and should meet, although this is certainly not an extensive list. I will also put a template in the comments for anyone who wants to add another organization to the list to compare to see if they meet the criteria for being a good autistic advocacy organization.

I have written a more detailed article here including more organizations from outside the United States, and whether they are good advocacy organizations or bad, ableist “autism charities”: https://intheloopaboutneurodiversity.wordpress.com/2019/11/28/good-autistic-advocacy-organizations-vs-bad-autism-charities/

About the criteria:

Autistic led: This means that a majority of board members or leadership of the organization are autistic themselves. Some may have different definitions for this criteria, but by "majority," I will classify this as having more than 50% of leadership being autistic. For example, if an organization has five board members, at least three of them should be autistic (either have a diagnosis or be self diagnosed). Having one or two autistic people on a board of twenty other people who are not autistic does not meet this criteria. Both ASAN and AWN are autistic led, while Autism Speaks and Autism Society of America may have one or a few autistic people involved on their board, but are not autistic led.

Against abuse: This means that the organization has a clear stance against abusive practices that are too commonly done to autistic people. This includes having a clear stance against strict compliance therapies such as ABA and against autism pseudoscience such as quack "treatments" and "autism diets." ASAN and AWN are both against ABA and abusive practices of autistic people and have made it clear in their position statements. Autism Speaks and the Autism Society of America are pro-ABA and have had harmful people with pseudoscientific views in their organizations (such as Bernard Rimland for Autism Society of America, who believed vaccines caused autism).

Minority representation: This means that the organization has people in its leadership that are underrepresented such as autistic people of color, autistic nonspeakers, autistic people who are LGBTQIA+, autistic women and nonbinary people, and autistic people with intellectual disabilities among other marginalized groups. ASAN and AWN both meet this criteria.

No stigma: This means that the organization does not use stigmatizing language or symbols about autism on its website, messaging, social media, or in person. Stigmatizing language includes the use of functioning labels, pathologizing autism by comparing it to diseases or illnesses, or talking about the "burden" of autism on caregivers. It also means the organization does not use ableist symbols such as the puzzle piece that is commonly used for "autism awareness." Both Autism Speaks and the Autism Society have, or continue to use the puzzle piece symbol for autism and use stigmatizing language about autism.

Does not advocate for "cures" or "treatments" for autism: This means that the organization does not fund eugenics research or talk about the need for "curing" or "treating" autism, does not advocate for legislation that advocates for cures and treatments for autism, and does not use language that discusses a need to "cure" or "treat" autism. Both Autism Speaks and the Autism Society of America have advocated for the passage of Autism CARES, formerly the Combating Autism Act, that funds cure and treatment research for autism.

Founded by autistic people: This means that the organization, from the very beginning, was started or founded by autistic people themselves. ASAN and AWN were founded by autistic people themselves and were made by and for autistic people, while Autism Speaks and the Autism Society were not and have ableist histories.

Majority of funds go to the needs of autistic people: This means that the large majority of the organization's budget goes towards autistic advocacy that benefits autistic people or advances the rights of autistic people and towards services for autistic people. Less than 2% of funding for Autism Speaks goes to the needs of autistic people, while a much larger percentage goes to PSAs and six figure salaries for their executives.

Should I support this organization: If the organization meets the above criteria, then yes. It is paramount that we send a message by supporting autistic-led organizations that are advocating for the needs of autistic people now, and maybe this will hopefully encourage other organizations that do not yet meet this criteria to make progress towards meeting the needs of autistic people and increasing autistic representation in their organization.

Image description: The top left reads, "Should I support this autism organization?" The top of the chart has the logos of the Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN), the Autistic Women's and Nonbinary Network (AWN), Autism Speaks, and the Autism Society of America (ASA). Both ASAN and AWN meet the criteria of being autistic led, being against abuse of autistic people, have autistic minorities on their board, do not use ableist language, do not advocate for "treatments" or "cures" for autism, were founded by autistic people, have the majority of their funds go towards advocacy for and the needs of autistic people, and are great organizations.

Autism Speaks and the Autism Society of America do not meet these criteria, and we should not support these organizations during April, or any other month of the year. However, these organizations are much larger, have much more funding, and unfortunately receive much more attention than the better organizations, such as ASAN and AWN, do.

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In the beginning, the gods were actually some aholes...

After the war for the title "Godde of Goddes", Marduk commissions the Human Project, starting with Lilith and Adam in Africa via The Garden of Eden.

Earth quickly becomes a battlefield.

In the Time of Toba: Lilith, an Ebook by Michon Neal In the beginning, the gods were actually some aholes... After the war for the title "Godde of Goddes", Marduk commissions the Human Project, starting with Lilith and Adam in Africa via The Garden of Eden. Earth quickly becomes a battlefield.

On the History (and Future) of YA and Speculative Fiction by Black Women In his poem “Harlem,” Langston Hughes asked, “What happens to a dream deferred?” It was a prophetic inquiry, one that questioned a society in which Black people continually faced racial injustice, …

Where to Start If You Haven't Read Enough Toni Morrison The literary legend leaves behind books that give voice to America's most pressing issues

We've been silent here at Cuil Press due to massive burnout, but we're breaking that today because she deserves our time and respects.

Toni Morrison, author, poet, world changer, died this morning.

If it wasn't for the work she did, the trails she blazed, we wouldn't be here.

Rest in power, mother. Your work lives on, you giant among womxn. 💜💜💜

This International Non-Binary People’s Day, let’s look at 10 ways to be a better ally to nonbinary, gender nonconforming, and genderq***r people:

1) Don’t assume nonbinary people all look, think, or behave a certain way. “Nonbinary” can be both an umbrella term and a specific, personal identity. There are many ways to be nonbinary!
2) Don’t treat nonbinary identities as a “phase.”
3) Don’t assume all nonbinary people use they/them pronouns. Get comfortable leading with your pronouns and asking others for theirs.
4) Don’t argue with nonbinary people about their identities; they know better than you.
5) Do use more gender-neutral language in your everyday life.
6) Do treat the nonbinary people you meet just like you do everyone else, and don’t ask invasive, personal questions.
7) Do know that nonbinary identities span all races, nationalities, and socioeconomic statuses.
8) Do stand up for nonbinary identities, even if it is uncomfortable. Start by asking nonbinary people in your life how you can best support them.
9) Do know that you will make mistakes, and that’s okay! Just remember to learn from them.
10) Do let your nonbinary friends know that you support them. Explicitly. Regularly. Without expectation. Or exception.

This show is not only everything excellent about the horror genre, it is a wonderful representation of Black and indigenous culture that so many people are desperately yearning for. I have never seen another Black Native so realistically and thoroughly depicted. People are more than ready for content like this. It is a huge mistake to let it go.

It is literally the only show I've ever watched that I have zero complaints about!!! That is a record!! Y'all better bring this show back somewhere!!! Lilith lives!!!



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10 Young Black LGBTQ Authors Reclaiming Their Space Through Words - Blavity Rather than blending into rigid Black or white spaces, q***r Black authors are reclaiming their time and energy within the LGBTQ and Black community through literary pieces and activism. Their literary works are often reflective of their personal experiences with injustice, intimacy and love. With c...

Happy Non-Binary Parent's Day! 💕

Our new blog post, '5 Stim Apps We Love' is now live on our Website! Feel free to share your personal favorites and let us know what you think of ours. 😉

https://www.cuilpress.com/2019/05/24/5-stim-apps-we-love/

5 Stim Apps We Love | Cuil Press Hello, Beings! In the spirit of Spring we are here to to give you the gift of our stim app recommendations.

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Meet Karli, the new 'Sesame Street' muppet in foster care "Sesame Street" has introduced a new Muppet with the aim of highlighting the stories and unique love of foster families.

Happy Agenda Pride Day!

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Did you know that today was Give OUT Day?! You can learn more about this delightful 24 hour event by reading this article. Support LGBTQIA+ inclusive nonprofits that deserve it, whenever and however you can. 💜

Opinion | Donate on Give OUT Day and join the legacy of pride and progress Annual event aims to raise more than $1 million for LGBTQ charities

Posting this message again as a reminder for all authors or authors to be! ;)

We're currently accepting a few more submissions for our Q***ring Romance anthology for the next couple of weeks. We have room more a few more stories and would love to see yours.
https://www.cuilpress.com/open-calls-submissions/q***ring-romance-submissions/

Call for Submissions: Q***ring Romance | Cuil Press Cuil Press is seeking Q***ring Romance submissions for an upcoming anthology. Submission period runs until June 15th.

12 Books on Mental and Emotional Health by Blackety Black Folks We need every tool we can gather for the Great War against Spiritual Ashiness.

We have some awesome news! We're reopening submission for our Q***ring Romance anthology for the next couple of weeks. We have room more a few more stories and would love to see yours. 😉
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Call for Submissions: Q***ring Romance | Cuil Press Cuil Press is seeking Q***ring Romance submissions for an upcoming anthology. Submission period runs until June 15th.

This is awesome!

More Than Half of the Most-Banned Books in America Are LGBTQ+ Take a good look at yourself, America.

Attention Libraries and friends of libraries! Order your stuttering awareness kit to help your make your libraries a more welcoming place for people who stutter. Fill out the form and place your order. Limited to the first 30 who fill out the form.

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The Ableist History of the Puzzle Piece Symbol for Autism The puzzle piece is the most commonly recognized symbol for autism awareness. But many people are unaware of it’s ableist history. On World Autism Awareness Day (April 2nd) , many neurotypica…

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HEY LIBRARIANS!!! Bring a little stuttering empowerment to your libraries and order Stutterer Interrupted! Pre-orders available through Ingram and Baker and Taylor!

Jordan Peele's 'Us' Takes Over Top Box Office Spot With $70.3 Million Debut The film’s debut more than doubles what Peele’s “Get Out” hauled in during its opening two years ago.