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 Have you been following our new podcast reboot of the Radio Free Brooklyn show The Badass Lady-Folk of Brooklyn? You might already know that it's on iTunes, Spotify, etc., but did you know it's also on YouTube and Vimeo? The latest episode features a conversation with poet, essayist, and collage artist Kim Vodicka.
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 The world of sustainable fashion often appears expensive, unattainable, and elitist. Even though many consumers want to stray away from the “fast fashion” industry because of its negative environmental impact and exploitation of workers, this can become extremely expensive and unrealistic for many people. On average, an American family spends $1,700 on clothing per year. This is at least in part because articles of clothing are often viewed as disposable. A single item of clothing has a life expectancy of 1-3 years from production until it is disposed of. Because of this, most people don’t want to spend large amounts of money on individual items, instead replacing them in a couple years or even by the next season.
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Badass Lady-Folk host Christine Sloan Stoddard interviews poet and translator Katherine E. Young.
• Katherine E. Young's website: https://katherine-young-poet.com/ • Webpage for Written in Arlington, including video links to previous readings (including "Live in Diane's Living Room"), publisher and ordering info: https://katherine-young-poet.com/arlington-anthology/ • YouTube channel for Spoken in Arlington: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXGlsJwT-hLq30Rg12d-Z-Q • Live From Diane's Living Room! Ep. 9: Written in Arlington with Poet Katherine E. Young and Friends: https://bit.ly/3bB3p38 • Publisher's webpage for Woman Drinking Absinthe: https://alansquirepublishing.com/bookstore/woman-drinking-absinthe/ • "Bar at the Folies-Bergère" by Edouard Manet: https://bit.ly/3sqNY4o • Information about Look at Him: reviews, author and translator interviews, including video from the book launch with author Anna Starobinets, and publisher links: https://katherine-young-poet.com/anna-starobinets/ • Host info: www.worldofchristinestoddard.com *** The intro music comes from the song "Talking Hands" by Toxic Moxie. © Quail Bell Press & Productions, 2021, www.quailbell.com 
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By Lina Romero  Brooklyn-born and Long Island-raised, Donna Morales is a vivacious and versatile New York actress who started dancing at age 6. By age 17, she was dancing professionally and eventually transitioned to a career in education, first as the owner of a dance studio and then as a teacher of early childhood education for the NYC Department of Education (DOE). After 25 years of service with the NYC DOE, she retired. But she never abandoned her love for the stage. At age 42, she began performing for regional theaters across Long Island and the outer boroughs and became active in children's theater, as well. More recently, she made her foray into Manhattan productions. Passionate about the performing arts of all kinds, Donna landed her first feature film role in 2018 and continues to act in TV/film, theater, and now voice-over projects. 2021 already has news in store for Donna, with new releases and virtual events on the horizon. In late 2020, she finished recording her first audio book, Naomi and the Reckoning, written by Christine Sloan Stoddard, for Quail Bell Press & Productions. She also performed in Sloan Stoddard's Zoom play Cyber Cinderella, as well as voicing the main character “Nessie” in Sloan Stoddard's radio play Nessie produced by Soundscape Theater. The following interview, taken by the Quail Bell Crew over email, has been edited for length and clarity.  The Breadcrumbs widget will appear here on the published site.
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The following is a panel featuring Quail Bell founder Christine Sloan Stoddard, discussing themes related to her book Heaven Is A Photograph with two fellow female photographers, Natali Bravo-Barbee and Shawn Inglima. They touch on some of the challenges and unique advantages of being women working with photography, as well as how the pandemic has affected their work.
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By Lina Romero  Photo Credit: Netflix Warning: Spoilers ahead. Read at your own risk!
The Netflix To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before series has a special place in my heart. When the first movie in the series, based on the novels by Jenny Han, was released in 2018, I watched it with my friends and bought the book as a gift for my little sister but ended up reading it myself in one night. Now, I’ve read all three books and enjoyed the first two movies, so naturally I had high hopes for the third. The Breadcrumbs widget will appear here on the published site.
 You may know it's important to promote your creative work or you may not. (If you don't, start Googling and start learning!) Either way, this may be hard, emotionally, for you to do as a creative person and that's normal. Many writers and artists in the digital age find promoting their work via social media and other means embarrassing. They're 1. afraid of people's reactions (like artistic critique or personal judgment), 2. think it looks braggy or desperate, and/or 3. worry about the time commitment involved with adequately promoting their work.
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By Ghia Vitale  The plus size fashion world needs clothes in more extended sizes to begin with, but that’s not enough for me. I also want cute, hyper-feminine, dainty, and flirty clothes to be available in extended plus sizes. Having cute fashion available in extended plus sizes promotes accessibility, fat liberation, and inclusion, all of which are desperately needed by the fashion industry and the world at large.
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Badass Lady-Folk host Christine Sloan Stoddard interviews Sara Swallow, writer, Quail Bell Magazine intern, and VCU student, about converting to Catholicism and her views on social justice teachings in the Catholic Church.
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By Audrey Garrett  Last Tuesday the Starbucks barista who handed me my iced coffee had the words "fed up" handwritten on her name tag. Her sarcastic label successfully protested her poor working conditions, including the understaffed drive-thru. I grabbed my coffee from her outstretched arm and made a mental note to join her in rebellion of underpaid baristas during my next shift at the local Richmond, Virginia coffee shop. I have worked as a barista there since October and will write "fed up" on my name tag until they fire me.
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By Lina Romero  Alien Buddha Press publishes creative work from up-and-coming authors and visual artists. Their mission is to amplify new voices in the arts world and make good art accessible to all. They are currently accepting pieces in a variety of genres and forms online, and the submission process is free and easy. Red Focks is one of the founders and current operators of ABP. Here is his bio:
Red Focks is an American author, publisher, and folk artist. He lives in Phoenix, Arizona with his wife, where he operates Alien Buddha Press. Red enjoys art with undertones of absurdism, cheerful nihilism, and rebellion. In addition to his contributions to Alien Buddha Press, Red has been featured by Horror Sleaze Trash, 17 Numa, Ramingo’s Porch, Transcendent Zero Press, Nixes Mate, Rust Belt Press, and Madness Muse Press. His novel Haight was published in 2018 by Cajun Mutt Press, and his short story collection The Abandon was published in 2019 by Concrete Mist Press. Red is one half of the art team ‘Pseudonym Lastname’ and is the head writer of the graphic novel American Antihero. Red’s other books include Duffy Street & Other Dubious Incidents, The Philanthropist’s Suicide, 36 Haikus and a Horror Story, and Dead Celebrities. The Breadcrumbs widget will appear here on the published site.
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Badass Lady-Folk host Christine Sloan Stoddard interviews Gretchen Gales, writer, teacher, and executive editor of Quail Bell Magazine, about literature, educating during the pandemic, and disability advocacy.
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By Audrey Garrett  Photographer Shawn Inglima has one goal: to tell a story without a single word. Based in New York City, Inglima captures the intense emotions of strangers and celebrities alike. Fearless and calculated, Inglima has documented some of New York City's major news events of the past several years, including the 2017 Women's March, Black Lives Matter protests of 2020, and NYC Pride parades. Each photo Inglima publishes tells a story of an individual moment (and often a social movement), creating a sea of emotion for viewers. Her photos have been published as New York Daily News front page covers and she also offers her craft for hire as a freelance wedding photographer capturing personal moments of joy. Never failing to push her own boundaries, she has also explored still life and object-based photography, capturing instants of motion and silence in everyday activities, from pouring milk into coffee to uncapping mascara brushes.
Quail Bell was lucky enough to interview Shawn Inglima on her process, career, and what moments have given her creative inspiration. Here's what she shared: The Breadcrumbs widget will appear here on the published site.
By The Editors  The Quail Bell Magazine Crew is thrilled that the very busy Adrienne Whaley, founder of the innovative Queens Underground Film Festivals in New York City, could spare some time to to tell us about the Black and Brown Film Festival kicking off this month. After all, the first event, both virtual and in-person, is taking place this Saturday, February 20th! Find out how you can enjoy the festival and, perhaps, submit your own work, too, while also hearing more about this creative leader's inspiring path:
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By Lina Romero  Editor's Note: This piece contains spoilers. Do not read if you haven't seen the finale of The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina and still intend to. Also, trigger warning: mention of suicide.
The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina was released in 2018. Although I was skeptical at first, given that I grew up watching Sabrina: The Teenaged Witch, the series exceeded my expectations. It's different, but not in a tacky Riverdale way like I’d feared. The gothic makeover gives the show a darkly delicious feel. The plot is compelling and original. The show also delivers strong representation of women, people of color, and queer people. The Breadcrumbs widget will appear here on the published site.
Badass Lady-Folk host Christine Sloan Stoddard interviews Audrey Garrett, cartoonist, writer, and VCU student, about her creative work and thoughts on social engagement.
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 "Malcolm and Marie," an Old Hollywood style film now streaming on Netflix, was shot during the peak of the Coronavirus pandemic and demonstrates exactly what the future of filmmaking may look like with continued social distancing guidelines. Shot during a matter of weeks, the film only included two actors on set. The story revolves around two characters and contains only their relationship. It’s set all in one night as the couple, Malcolm (John David Washington) and Marie (Zendaya), go about an argument after the premiere of the film that Malcolm directed.
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By The Editors  Baby I’m a Star, 2021. Original acrylic paintings projected on bust, faux flowers, stadium light, faux fur, lanterns, wooden structure. To snap out of our winter lethargy, we caught up with Dario Mohr, an illuminating artist, designer, curator, and founder of AnkhLave Arts Alliance. You might have read his recent curator's statement about "On the Inside Looking Out" at the Queens Botanical Garden (we just published it here), but he's been just as dazzlingly productive creating as he has been curating. Mr. Mohr is currently the artist-in-residence at Materials For The Arts (MFTA) in New York City. This beloved warehouse and reuse hub takes in donations of surplus materials and distributes them to schools and non-profit organizations throughout the five boroughs. On any given day, MFTA could have mannequins, furniture, paint supplies, beads, and more. As the AIR, Dario was tasked with exploring the warehouse, conjuring splendor, and presenting his artwork for the adoring public...virtually. Here's what he had to say about the experience: How did you find out about this residency? And when/how did you find out when you were selected?
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 More than five years later, his voice still haunts my head as he drawls out the words to my short story. The speaker was Matthew Anderson, founder of the now-defunct podcast, Unknown Words, and my short story was “Breakfast Inside the Beltway.” Anderson summarized the story with the tagline, “A young woman meets an eccentric Southern man whose eccentricities hide a life of real tragedy.” I wrote the tale out of necessity following a series of real-life events I’m still struggling to understand. But I couldn’t stop at the truth; I had to bend it, squish it, tear it up, and transform it. I wrote the story during downtime at a day job that left little mental space for imagination. I figured that I had earned the escape.
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 Without your immediate help, the McGraw-Hill Building's important Art Deco interior could be lost forever! Help us show the developers that Art Deco matters!
MAKE YOUR VOICE COUNT by signing this petition asking the Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) to act quickly to calendar and designate the exquisite Art Deco lobby of the McGraw-Hill Building, before we lose this globally recognized architectural masterpiece. ADSNY is dismayed that preliminary designs for the lobby renovation propose the destruction of one of New York's most important Art Deco interiors. With the looming threat of demolition, we need to move quickly to urgently protect the McGraw-Hill lobby and show the developers that Art Deco matters! The lobby walls bear an important, unmistakable resemblance to the building’s iconic exterior. The alternating blue and green steel bands separated by silver and gold colored metal tubes at the main entrance are seamlessly carried into the lobby to complement its green enameled steel walls. This lobby must be protected NOW, so we need your help TODAY. https://www.gopetition.com/petitions/save-the-art-deco-lobby-of-the-mcgraw-hill-building.html The Breadcrumbs widget will appear here on the published site.
By Lina Romero  Almost a year ago, colleges announced the switch from in-person to virtual classes due to COVID-19. And as much as my school, Virginia Commonwealth University, insists we are still getting the same education, I disagree. I’ve felt a notable drop in the quality of my courses since the change, and I know I’m not alone in this. It’s not all on the professors, though. In my opinion, online learning just doesn’t engage students the same way that being in a classroom does. It also enables cheating, fails to facilitate good discussions, and makes group projects even more painful than before.
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By Dario Mohr  Artwork by Asano Agarie-Gomez Today, many artists and spectators are used to viewing artwork in a white-walled space with limited sensory, environmental input. Although seeing art in a white vacuum is a useful method for experiencing art, many nations have creators who traditionally and currently present their work in ways that are woven into everyday life and culture. This can be seen in the male initiation ritual masks created and worn for centuries in masquerade performances in Papua New Guinea, as well as in the figurehead sculptures crowning the front of boats for annual races that still take place today in Nigeria. For the 2nd Annual AnkhLave Garden Project Fellowship, six Queens-based, female artists of color with immigration journeys to the US had the unique challenge of creating and displaying their work in a natural environment at the Queens Botanical Garden in Flushing, NY. This resulted in a public art show that ran through summer 2020. Now, months later, they come together again, displaying relics from the initial exhibit along with new and continued explorations that are in conversation with the original public works. This exhibition, located in QBG’s indoor gallery, is called “On the Inside Looking Out.” The Breadcrumbs widget will appear here on the published site.
 Photo by Shawn Inglima Photography Church bells chuckle, gradually breaking into full-fledged laughter as I pull into the convent parking lot. Another autumn morning delights them. I wonder, too, if they are amused by my presence. I am the little heathen painting murals in the most Catholic of locales: a convent that sits at the back of a parish, across the street from a parochial school. The convent was renovated prior to New York City’s COVID-19 lockdown. Half of it remains a convent and the other half has been converted into a group home for individuals with disabilities.
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By Sara Swallow  Back in the early 2000’s, Nickelodeon aired a cartoon called Winx Club. In this show, viewers were introduced to fairies of all different elements who attend a fairy college called Alfea. There was Bloom, the main protagonist of the show, who was born in the human world but possesses a powerful fire fairy magic. Then, once Bloom is taken into the fairy world, she attends Alfea and meets her friend group, the Winx. There’s Stella, a princess light fairy of Solaria; Flora, a flower fairy; Tecna, a technology fairy; Musa, a music/sound fairy; and Aisha, a water fairy. This fantastic group of fairies fights against monsters and against witches from Cloud Tower School: Stormy, Icy, and Darcy. Winx Club was one of my favorite shows to watch in the mornings when I was getting ready to get on the bus for school. Its bright story about friendship hooked me.
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