P. Djèlí Clark
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P. Djèlí Clark is the pen name of Dexter Gabriel, an American speculative fiction writer and historian.
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4 facts on wiqqi (opens wiqqi.app)
- Born: 1971, New York City; grew up partly in Trinidad and Tobago (opens wiqqi.app)
- Education: BA and MA in history, Texas State University; PhD in history, Stony Brook University (opens wiqqi.app)
- Awards: Nebula, Locus and British Fantasy Awards for Ring Shout (2021); Nebula and Locus Awards for A Master of Djinn (2022) (opens wiqqi.app)
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2 channels on ppll (opens ppll.app)
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7 beliefs on korrents (opens korrents.com)
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Objections to a Black Helen of Troy are not serious, because Helen is a figure of mythology, not history. (opens korrents.com)
“Of course, the dust up over Lupita playing Helen of Troy isn’t based on anything remotely serious. Helen of Troy is not a historical figure. She is part of a mythology.”
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The ancient Greek world was diverse, including peoples of various backgrounds and skin colours. (opens korrents.com)
“The ancient Greek world, in fact, was quite diverse–with interactions throughout the Mediterranean, bordering three continents, which included peoples of various backgrounds, types, and skin color.”
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Some fans find it easier to suspend disbelief for dragons and planet-destroying weapons than for Black people on screen. (opens korrents.com)
“It appears that for some, it’s easier to suspend disbelief for fire breathing dragons, planet destroying weapons, or futurist dystopias–than Black people.”
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Objections to a Black Helen of Troy are not serious, because Helen is a figure of mythology, not history. (opens korrents.com)
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1 recommendation on rcmnd (opens rcmnd.app)
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Babel (opens rcmnd.app)
“And I guess in some ways, this is like a bit like Babel.”
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Babel (opens rcmnd.app)