redstate.com By Alex Parker
Is it preferable to instruct people who hype homoeroticism and tout transgenderism? It seems to be for a New York professor — at least in the case of a season-long writing extravaganza. And the teacher has a no-exceptions rule: All students must be black.
Syracuse University Assistant Professor of Political Science Jenn M. Jackson is teaching a writing workshop this summer. It comes courtesy of Colored Convos Media, an LLC of which she’s co-founder.
The mission statement from ColoredConvos.com:
To create a generative and intentional space for Black and queer content creators to be paid to cultivate their writing and creative talents.
“Black folks deserve support for our work,” the homepage says. Speaking of support, you’re welcome to donate — to aid a certain kind of candidate:
We are supporting Black, queer, trans/nonbinary, womxn/femmes, and disabled folx for college applications, workshop fees, fellowships, and other writing support. Special priority for students who are first-gen and/or applying to HBCUs. We will cover application fees for as many students as we can.
Colored Convos is promoting its 2023 Summer Writing Programs, described thusly:
The writing group will consist of structured reflection and inspiration time, intention setting, and Pomodoro-style writing intervals. Group members will also elect accountability partners to work with them throughout the session. It will consist of scheduled sharing and feedback sessions meant to move existing work toward publication or completion (maximum of 20 session members)…
