Weekly Linkage

by Melissa Avery-Weir

There’s no real theme here, just some fun, educational reads.

Why Whites Avoid Movies With Black Actors | Miller-McCune – "White moviegoers seem convinced that films with black stars are not made for them; they are not the films’ intended audience."
The Autism/MMR Fraud – Lots of good details on the publication that started the Autism-MMR link that anti-vaccine parents believe in. The comments on this post get very wonky, but the post itself is good.
Revenge of the Feminerd: Geek Peeves | Bitch Media – There's a Hello Kitty XBox? Kate Mulgrew is anti-choice?!
Photo: Self Identity – Let me self-identify however I want.
How to Run a Profitable Garage Sale – I totally want to do a garage sale as we get ready to move. I haven't done one since I was a kid, and based on this article, times have changed.