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“I have a great deal of hope. I think that change is here, it's happening. But I know that if we think it's just going to happen on its own, that's not the way it works. We need people to keep talking about women of color writing comics and living the charge. Not just talking but doing. Making art, putting it out there.”

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Marjorie M. Liu

Marjorie M. Liu is an American author born in 1979. Her works primarily focus on science fiction, fantasy, and mystery novels, known for their unique cultural background and profound thematic exploration. more

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“The important thing about doing art and writing is that we are using our voices and using them really, really loudly. And to any girls or young women who want to write comics, I tell them, "You have to use your voice. You have to take up space." We have to fight to be heard. No one else is going to fight for us.”

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