So I've gotten a bit of press recently and wanted to share it with y'all. I was fortunate enough to be invited to Ubisoft Toronto to be part of the … Continue reading A bunch of neat coverage of the #UbiBGP Mixer & a highlight by @XBoxAmbassadors
My current #PAXDev and #PAXWest panel schedule
Here's my current PAX Dev and PAX West panel schedule. Will be updated with panelist and links once they go up on the PAX Site. Who can I designate to … Continue reading My current #PAXDev and #PAXWest panel schedule
ICYMI – I’m giving the Saturday Keynote at @DifferentGames conference!
I'm honored to give the Saturday Keynote address at this year's Different Games Conference. Why Inclusion is Required, and Diversity is Not Enough Tanya DePass Often times we talk about diversity and inclusion … Continue reading ICYMI – I’m giving the Saturday Keynote at @DifferentGames conference!
Announcing the Romance Option Podcast!
Announcing the Romance Option Podcast! Sex, Love, and Geekery. Two queer black women giving you frank talk about relationships. Hosted by @biancajand & @cypheroftyr See, if you leave me and Bianca … Continue reading Announcing the Romance Option Podcast!
Next weekend kicks off a super busy month for me!
I'm doing sooo much stuff in April, but it's cool and I'm excited even if I'm a little tired just thinking about it. That means streams will be sporadic and … Continue reading Next weekend kicks off a super busy month for me!
My updated @C2E2 schedule!
The 2017 C2E2 schedule is finally live! So here's an updated and accurate schedule of panels I'll be on with links. You Have Died From Exposure: The Importance Of Compensating … Continue reading My updated @C2E2 schedule!
My @C2E2 Schedule!
April 21 You Have Died From Exposure: The Importance Of Compensating Geeky Marginalized Creators Jennifer Cross [M], Michi Trota, Suzanne Walker, Ariela Housman “Do It for the Exposure!” “Aren’t … Continue reading My @C2E2 Schedule!
On the value of black women’s work
So yesterday I couldn't sleep and twitterpated all over about the Safetypin box and the reactions to it. Notably that some dude bro who didn't know anything about the creators … Continue reading On the value of black women’s work
Support the work of POC, bi, trans, non-binary, other LGBTQIA folks signal boosting edition
Cross Posted from my Patreon, where it originally appeared on 9 May 2016. Another signal boost post, this time to focus on the works of POC, Bi, non-binary, trans and … Continue reading Support the work of POC, bi, trans, non-binary, other LGBTQIA folks signal boosting edition
ICYMI – I’m in this @Offworld piece by @sangfroid_san
What can game developers do to better represent black women in games? “They need to get some fucking empathy,” says Tanya dePass, a campaigner for better representation inside game worlds … Continue reading ICYMI – I’m in this @Offworld piece by @sangfroid_san
My Updated @GaymerX Schedule
So my GX3 schedule has changed a little bit, so here it is in it's final form. Changes noted in bold below GaymerX – San Jose, CA December 11 – … Continue reading My Updated @GaymerX Schedule
My @AlterConf Chicago talk is online
https://youtu.be/B9b2BT3phOw Well, my talk is up have a video of me talking about Why we Need Diverse Games Why we Need Diverse Games by Tanya C DePass A short talk on … Continue reading My @AlterConf Chicago talk is online
On respecting the boundaries of your bisexual friends – inspired by Neo’s post
The Microaggression by a bi-woman who had a former school mate assume she MUST have a crush on every woman she knows “Girl:: Oh hey, so you’re bisexual? Me:: Yeah. … Continue reading On respecting the boundaries of your bisexual friends – inspired by Neo’s post
Dear Dan Savage, just stop talking about Bisexuals, it’s clear you know NOTHING about us.
I already didn't like Dan Savage... but goddamn now I'm just bursting with anger. How the fuck, just how the everliving fuck does he even fix his mouth to spout … Continue reading Dear Dan Savage, just stop talking about Bisexuals, it’s clear you know NOTHING about us.
Queer Women of Color Still Face Racism During Pride, Among Other Things (Repost from Spectra Speaks)
In response to mainstream prides everywhere, including both the racism and sexism that pervades the larger gay community, Queer Women of Color and Friends (QWOC+ Boston) hosts OPTIONZ — in … Continue reading Queer Women of Color Still Face Racism During Pride, Among Other Things (Repost from Spectra Speaks)
Next up: we host Dennis Upkins for a spell on his Hollowstone book tour
I'm very happy to host the most excellent Dennis Upkins, author of the soon to be released Hollowstone. He breezed through the windy city during a stop on his book … Continue reading Next up: we host Dennis Upkins for a spell on his Hollowstone book tour
WGYB Project is still alive, and we’re still taking your stories
We Got Your Back Project is still alive and still seeking submissions! I had a chance to talk the project up at Gay Is the New Black? Event hosted by … Continue reading WGYB Project is still alive, and we’re still taking your stories
Introducing… The We Got Your Back Project
So... Joy E. came up with a nifty idea. A project where LGBTQIA youth, straight allies, adults and others could share their stories to encourage and strengthen youth who may … Continue reading Introducing… The We Got Your Back Project
Repost of: Navigating Through this Post Racial Society; via Neo_Prodigy on LJ
Reposting from Neo_Prodigy on LJ. Navigating Through This Post-Racial Society Neo_Prodigy once again nails something on the head so hard it howled for mercy that has been milling around in … Continue reading Repost of: Navigating Through this Post Racial Society; via Neo_Prodigy on LJ
Advocate cover – Gay is the new Black, excuse me?!
Did I miss the moment when racism ended? Because last I checked having a black president meant the Secret Service had more threats to investigate, not that America put away the bigotry. Not to mention that pesky little matter of black LGBT folks who are apparently officially figments of our collective imaginations.
An open letter to white activists, re: Proposition 8
Via LJ User slit I find it curious that African-American women are all lazy unwed welfare-cheating baby-making machines and African-American men are all violent drug-abusing absentee fathers RIGHT UNTIL they … Continue reading An open letter to white activists, re: Proposition 8
Advocate article on Bi-hatred by lesbians
Objects of Suspicion Love a man, love a woman, either way they distrust you. What is it about bisexual women that lesbians hate so much? By Jennifer Baumgardner After Look … Continue reading Advocate article on Bi-hatred by lesbians
Ha! Take that you bigots…
Anti-Gay marriage petitioners come up short on the signatures they need. Marriage Opponents Scramble for Petition Signatures Supporters of a proposed constitutional amendment to ban same-sex marriage in Florida must … Continue reading Ha! Take that you bigots…
*sigh* Obama is trying to kill his chances isn’t he?
Obama issues 3-page memo defending gay-basher spokesman, explaining that McClurkin has no problem with "happy" gays by makeprofilelink("John Aravosis (DC)"); John Aravosis (DC) · 10/29/2007 02:12:00 PM ET Discuss this … Continue reading *sigh* Obama is trying to kill his chances isn’t he?
Racism & Queer issues rant… you’re warned so leave now if you want
Everything under a cut just cause I don't random assholes picking an e-fight with me over my opinions, again. For the record, I'm not a gay white male or a … Continue reading Racism & Queer issues rant… you’re warned so leave now if you want
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