#bipoc representation

[mrsblackruby]

I just wanted to quickly jump in and share a little observation I’ve had. That across the spiderverse is just another movie I love that proves the industry could’ve been putting more people of color in films and just weren’t because the industry is built on racism. Anyway art is for everyone and everyone is an artist! don’t mind lil old me just sharing my two cents into the void.

[motziedapul]

If you don't mind my sharing my own, probably less spicy POC rep in audio drama take: the AD community's tendency toward celebration of "representation" within the medium as if this rep applies to anything substancially besides queer characters is exausting. Sure, queer rep is important but so often reading "there's rep for everything!" and the cast is like, 95% white? Or, bafflingly, people claiming diversity for something that is entirely fanon? Mmh.

Hi anon!

My take is just about as spicy, honestly.

There's a tendency to value "racially ambiguous" characters played entirely by White actors over actual BIPOC characters

(usually with BIPOC actors, though I'm not as strict about this since I don't mind White actors playing BIPOC characters so long as BIPOC voice actors can play White characters and no BIPOC actors lose voice acting opportunities. And as long as more attention is given to BIPOC creators than we're getting currently).

It sometimes feels as though BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People Of Colour) characters and creators are overlooked in favour of characters who are ostensibly White but drawn by fandom as BIPOC.

I've seen a lot of support in the community from fellow audio drama people; I've felt uplifted by my fellow creators who are White, and I always appreciate and value that. And obviously some shows are just well made and part of their success is based on other factors.

But as someone who's also aware of audio drama fandom, it's easy to see how much favour is given to White Characters drawn as BIPOC in comparison to characters who are BIPOC in text, and I'm not sure why.

That's my spicy opinion. I follow a few BIPOC creators but I can only name two that have an amount of success comparable to White audio drama creators (Gabriel Urbina of W359 fame and Octavia Bray of Atypical Artists), but my knowledge is limited.

And that's not even getting into female led audio drama, but I do love the success of creators such as Lauren Shippen in the space.

I'm not here to yuck anyone's yum or blame anyone for this phenomenon, but I do think it's worth thinking about. Why I see 50 brown Jonny Simses for every canonically brown Samama Khalid. Maybe it's all a coincidence based on other factors. Maybe White characters invite more imagination in their depiction or something.

I don't mind BIPOC depictions of ostensibly White or "racially ambiguous" characters, but I'm not a big fan of if they outnumber depictions of canon BIPOC characters. I just think the latter deserve more love.

I'm no expert. Also I'm mostly in the horror space, apart from my love of Life With Leoh (a sci fi romcom). My knowledge is very limited so if anyone would like to contradict me, I welcome it (especially if it means discovering more BIPOC led shows).

I don't want this to just be about complaining, so please feel free to shout out some fantastic BIPOC led audio drama (either created by or with a majority BIPOC cast) or even share some art you've done of characters from them and I'll happily share them.

My favorites are Wolf 359 (by Gabriel Urbina) and Life with Leoh (by Octavia Bray)!

[bipocselfship-archive]

2024 Promo!!!

Hello, my fellow self shippers and yumes! Welcome to the BIPOC Self Ship Archive!

For about 3 years now, this blog has been a safe space to highlight the many BIPOC creators and fans in the self ship/yume community.

And for 2024, we hope to continue to make others feel welcome and safe.

Our goal is also to include those in the LGBT+ community as well as those with disabilities, whether physical, mental, sensory, etc. 🏳‍🌈

Disclaimer: Even if you don't fall into any of the forementioned categories, we still highly encourage you to follow and check out all of the amazing creators featured. (Following and interacting with them is also highly encouraged).

If you have any questions, don't hesitate to send us one.

We hope you all have an amazing day, and don't forget no matter who you are, your F/Os love you! Bye!

-Mod Crystal 💖

[mannyblacque]

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[validategame]

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[iloveyouemanuelmarco]

Sometimes I get scared that I'm like Vivziepop except that instead of me having same-face and same-body syndrome for failed-chemically lab grown yet fucked up DNA-coded malfunctioned twig looking "Tumblr Sexymen" with little to no POC features with sharp teeth, shit eating grins and smug-eyes(Idk how to properly describe it but it makes me feel utter rage still ok??), it's me with the same frontal hairstyle like why tf do I keep drawing emo-looking hair that covers half the face on my ocs atleast half of the time??Lmfaooo TwT.

[miscellaneousjay]

“Castlevania: Nocturne” BIPOC baddies appreciation post!🥵😎😝😏

Drolta Tzuentes

Olrox

Edouard

Anette

[creationcitystreet-em]

“I’m not smart enough to be interesting. I can’t do brain surgery. I’ve never flown a plane. I’m not president. No one on the Supreme Court is me. I’m not good enough for anything.”

This is the Barbie quote that hit me hardest as a Latina who has always struggled to see “me” in the science/medical fields I want to be a part of. A girl who latches on to any Latina in stem I can find because it feels so good to be represented and/or to have peers that understand you. This quote is what happens when girls or minorities don’t have that representation growing up.

[cinderellahoneymoon]

i love self shippers of color its always a wonderful experience meeting others like me in the community

[mrsblackruby]

My Favorite Character In Goncharov (1973)

‘Theodore Campbell’

Theodore is played by a black female actress but the character’s gender is never specified in the movie.

The biggest role Theodore’s character plays in the movie’s events is when goncharov is in need of assistance from a well endowed criminal who knows their way around the world without laws.

Theodore had to learn how to survive the underground on their own. They grew up in a world where the law was always out for their family so Theodore adapted. And now Theodore has made a name for themselves in a world full of lawbreakers. if something’s brewing in Paradise bet your ass Theodore knows about it. But are they in a good mood to share what they know?

I guess everyone forgot about the A+ diversity this movie had in it making it way ahead of it’s time. So here’s an appreciation post for the very gender neutral coded Theodore Campbell.

So hear me out we all remember the morally gray black anti-hero in goncharov now right. I sure do.

[motziedapul]

I'm finally caught up with Hi Nay and I love it soooo much, but now I need mooore 😭Do you have any recommendations for other BIPOC horror podcasts?

Thank you so much!

Our new episode is coming this Sunday, so hope you enjoy that, but in the meantime...

I unfortunately don't get much time to listen to other podcasts much at all, but some wonderful audio drama fans have been kind enough to suggest BIPOC led titles on this post!

Though not an audio drama, I must shout out my favourite Filipina short horror story teller, Sapphire Sandalo (Stories With Sapphire), who was once part of the Snarled Youtube channel before doing her own work in the Youtube animation and audio space.

Anyone who could suggest titles with a similar vibe to Hi Nay also led by or with prominent BIPOC creators or characters, please do!

[tiffaniandersonillustration]

[mannyblacque]

The ship has sailed

Art by Shonya

[tyrin1350]

If you’re not black you’re not a Stud.

If you’re not Indigenous you’re not a Two Spirit.

It’s the same caliber of not being black/mixed and calling yourself “light skinned”

If you’re using any BIPOC terms when referring to yourself and you’re NOT that’s so cringe.

[atatanya]

Shadow And Bone's Cancellation Highlights A Greater Fantasy Adaptation Problem

"Streamers and studios don't just need to prioritize adaptations of diverse fantasy books; they need to ensure that those adaptations actually get a chance to grow and thrive."

[witcheverpath]

Good Boys Finale

42 minutes ago

Wherever you listen to podcasts, get the GOOD BOYS finale, which is also 5th anniversary episode of Witchever Path!  You don't know where to find it? Go here first, then! https://www.witcheverpath.com/2024/01/06/all-hands-the-good-boys-finale/ 

Fully out of the bag, you’ve now decided to have Rico try to communicate with Tomas and Alana before finding Otter becomes impossible. But there is danger right outside the door. What will our resident Good Boy do? Will they find Otter? Let’s find out.

GOOD BOYS, Episode 6 was written by Etienne and Journee and produced by Witchever Path.

It featured:

Journee LaFond as the Narrator

Jes Negrón as Alana

Armani Marquez-Chaves as Tomas

John Henry Deonte as Otter

Kevin Franklin Bowie as Rico

Foley by Witchever Path and Audio Hero.

The Witchever Path Theme song was written and performed by RYDR.

Additional music comes from EpidemicSound.com:

Ghosts Everywhere and Push Harder by Experia

A Solitary Man Soul – Lars Erikkson

Blood Money by Hampus Naeselius

More than a Coincidence – Christian Anderson

Azul by Andres Cantu

Read the transcript at our site!