“A writers retreat EXCLUSIVELY for women of color.”
Even if this is legal, this should be condemned. Look, the demands for “inclusion” are worthless if certain demographics are allowed to happily practice segregation when it suits them.
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Kudo's to Ms. Jones! Readers of this article may also be interested in a new conference series called Publishing in Color (www.publishingincolor.com) which seeks to increase the number of books published by spiritual writers of color. In our first year (2018) we produced two conferences (in the NYC and Chicago areas) and two more are planned for the first half of 2019 (in the Los Angeles and NYC areas). These conferences foster relationships between writers of color and representatives from the spiritual publishing industry.
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I love this. Please continue this important work, and thank you for working among many genres. You are needed!
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At last new voices and perspectives are being given space. My experience as a published author of nonfiction is that publishing houses treat authors like the least important person in the queue. An industry ripe for disruption and I’m delighted to read of Kima Jones and her vision and joy. I want to see her recommended reading list!
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Good for her! Congratulation!
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What a bright spot in a bleak world of news. It’s unfortunate that a story about the president’s fake bone spurs gets more attention that this. That’s for giving it a big presence with that photo. I might not have clicked on the article. I wanted to see what this joyous-looking woman was up to. You go girl.
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Kima Jones and her accomplishments are a beam of pure light which reminds us all that America still has the guts and heart to heal and thrive.
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Great article profile on Kima Jones. I don't know the literary world but I am glad Ms. Jones is speaking up for underserved markets. As a black woman, educated with kids it is my heart's cry to read a book that reflects my story, family and community. Keep moving forward Ms. Jones. I appreciate your calling.
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