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Still thrilled @kdc is a #FIYAHCON2020's #IgnyteAwards Ember Award finalist for "unsung contributions to the genre." It's some long overdue recognition. If you're not as familiar with Keidra's decade+ fandom work, a few things you should know (thread) https://twitter.com/fiyahlitmag/status/1295389930730983425
FYI @kdc is EIC/publisher/founder of @TLF_Media, a 501(c)(3) long-running critical fandom & pop culture analysis site, centering BIPOC & other marginalized folks, *that paid folks for their work.* (I've published w/TLF several times). #IgnyteAwards http://thelearnedfangirl.com/about/
. @kdc is an expert on critical topics in fandom. She's been a guest/keynote speaker at fandom studies conferences & cons like C2E2 & written brilliant essays like https://uncannymagazine.com/article/what-it-feels-like-for-a-fangirl-in-the-age-of-late-capitalism/
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https://www.fansplaining.com/articles/the-empowered-stan
Basically she's done A LOT: https://keidradchaney.wordpress.com/
#IgnyteAwards
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https://www.fansplaining.com/articles/the-empowered-stan
Basically she's done A LOT: https://keidradchaney.wordpress.com/
#IgnyteAwards
BUT ALSO: @kdc always thinks abt how she can use her platform & outreach to help others, esp marginalized writers. When COVID hit, she put together a list of Chicago mutual aid/crowdfunding/resources & she's maintained it diligently #IgnyteAwards https://twitter.com/kdc/status/1239958239317499905?s=20
AND @kdc leveraged media & org contacts she'd made over her years of work to establish @TLF_Media Freelance Emergency Fund, which continues to raise $$ & provide microgrants to marginalized freelance culture writers impacted by the pandemic #IgnyteAwards https://twitter.com/kdc/status/1246215589644951552?s=20
Did you know @kdc is also an ADA Advancing Leadership Fellow & regularly advocates for greater accessibility in media & fandom? She's written abt navigating fandom as a Black disabled woman & barriers to participation in our communities. #IgnyteAwards https://uncannymagazine.com/article/living-working-fangirling-chronic-illness/
When I started in fandom @kdc was one of the 1st ppl I met & her work has not only inspired me & so many others, it's been the groundwork under our feet & she's *never expected or asked for the recognition she deserves.* I'm so glad the #IgnyteAwards have seen & honored her.
