The Saturday Rumpus Interview: Jennifer Baker

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The Saturday Rumpus Interview: Jennifer Baker

The more variation we see in life, the more it becomes less about seeing one type of book by marginalized people.

Really excellent interview with WNDB team member Jennifer Baker.


Rumpus: Do you think more people are invested in diversity? Or that the onus is still placed on marginalized groups to do the work of making more diverse spaces?

Baker: I absolutely think more people are invested. But I think people in power are not there yet. I feel like more marginalized people are still expected to educate others. It’s made me also realize that I should not expect people with disabilities or members of the trans community to educate me but be appreciative when someone from those areas takes the time to talk with me about their experiences. But I do have to *do* the work myself to be a better ally to those groups as well.

Dec 15, 2015
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