EPISODE · Jan 14, 2024 · 8 MIN
A Pioneer In Paving Greater Diversity In Sci-Fi
from Viewpoints Radio · host Ebony McMorris | AURN, Marty Peterson, Evan Rook, Gary Price
For decades, science fiction was a genre written almost exclusively by white males. Now, the genre is flourishing with diverse voices, thanks in part to the trailblazing writer Octavia E. Butler. Historian Gerry Canavan discusses the obstacles Butler faced and her legacy on one of the most popular genres in American literature.Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/a-pioneer-in-paving-greater-diversity-in-sci-fi Linktr.ee | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | SpotifyFacebook: @ViewpointsOnlineX: @viewpointsradioInstagram: @viewpointsradioFull ArchiveContact UsAffiliates & National Syndication Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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For decades, science fiction was a genre written almost exclusively by white males. Now, the genre is flourishing with diverse voices, thanks in part to the trailblazing writer Octavia E. Butler. Historian Gerry Canavan discusses the obstacles Butler faced and her legacy on one of the most popular genres in American literature. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/a-pioneer-in-paving-greater-diversity-in-sci-fi
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