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Weekly Round-Up x 2

In Weekly Round-Up on July 27, 2012 at 5:58 pm

Last week, I ventured to the Berkshires where there was only dial-up internet and then to a conference in Boston where there was loads of internet but no time. Thus, this week here are some fun readings to make-up for last week’s lack! Have a great weekend.

Margaret Cho on feeling comfortable in her own body, in response to Gabi Gregg’s smokin’ bikini photos.

Kase Wickman interviews Lauren Greenfield about her new documentary, The Queen of Versailles over at The Hairpin.

David J. Leanord writes about Serena Williams’ Wimbledon victory and white supremacy at New Black Man in Exile: Serena Williams: “Ain’t I A Champion.”

And check out “The Othering of Barack Obama and the Growing of a Movement,” by  Scot Nakagawa at Race Files.

Anything to add? Let us know in the comments!

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