Author Archives: the angry black woman

Due to a discussion on Facebook started by Scott Edelman, I’ve spent the last couple of days arguing with people about Rene Walling and what constitutes “real” sexual harassment. I have a lot to say on this subject, but it’s going to require a longer blog post and a lot of crafting. In the mean [...]

[Trigger Warning] Laurie Mann shows her ass by excoriating fandom over the horrible treatment of Rene Walling — Originally posted at The Angry Black Woman

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I read a post on “My friend group has a case of the Creepy Dude. How do we clear that up?” over on Captain Awkward with growing horror and recognition. It combines two letters asking for advice about dudes in social groups who act inappropriately to the point where sexual assaults have occurred or are very likely to occur, yet [...]

Why It’s Important To Cut That Creeper Guy From Your Social Group — Originally posted at The Angry Black Woman

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[Trigger Warning: Discussion of rape in the post and possibly the comments] I know I shouldn’t be surprised to find misogyny rampant in the video game industry. But to find it rampant, unashamed, and proud of itself? I guess I still shouldn’t be surprised. Yesterday gaming site Kotaku posted a short interview with Tomb Raider [...]

Ron Rosenberg Of Crystal Dynamics Proves That Sexism Will Continue To Rule The Lara Croft Reboot — Originally posted at The Angry Black Woman

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Yesterday we learned that Mitt Romney, in addition to being a vulture capitalist and a rank political opportunist, was also a schoolyard bully. This is my unsurprised face.

John Lauber, a soft-spoken new student one year behind Romney, was perpetually teased for his nonconformity and presumed homosexuality. Now he was walking around the all-boys school with [...]

Mitt Romney Inadvertantly Teaches Us A Lesson About The Long Term Effects Of Bullying — Originally posted at The Angry Black Woman

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I’m posting this here on ABW even though the conversation originated on Tumblr and most of the context is there because I think some might find it illuminating. I often come across white people who are convinced they are not racist and warriors for social justice but, by their actions and words, reveal themselves to [...]

Why Do People Keep Calling Me A Racist? An Explanation For (Some) White People — Originally posted at The Angry Black Woman

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I meant to post this yesterday, but work things got in the way. Then the ever-wonderful Cleolinda posted the long, long post I was going to write and said everything I was going to say. So I’ll keep mine short. I suggest you click over to Cleolinda’s blog for the full story. Seriously.
A few days [...]

My Thoughts On The Latest #YesGayYA Developments — Originally posted at The Angry Black Woman

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A lot of you have probably already seen this, but I feel compelled as an Angry Black Woman to add my own commentary. The story is this:
Yesterday (a Sunday), Psychology Today blog The Scientific Fundamentalist posted a piece that was originally titled…

Psychology Today Publishes "Scientist" Who Claims Black Women Are Ugly — Originally posted at The Angry Black Woman

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My Osama bin Laden-free life appears no different than before. Except today I was a little more worried about coming into work. I live in NYC, my office is two blocks below Times Square, and I have to take the subway. The only bright side is that the city is on high alert today for [...]

The Day After Osama — Originally posted at The Angry Black Woman

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