Carolina QuotesThe stories we tell can either reflect the society we are a part of or transform it. If we want to bring new worlds into existence, then we need to challenge the narratives that uphold current power dynamics and patterns.
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- Outro to Octavia's Brood: Science Fiction Stories from Social Justice Movements (2015)
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- 2015
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