#GoodRead Roundup: St. Vincent, Skater Culture, and Fun with Mad Libs

Hey GenderAvengers! It's the last week of February and we're getting ready for an action-packed Women's History Month. Follow @genderavenger on Twitter and on Facebook for some exciting news in March. 

Here are a few of our favorite #GoodReads this week. Did we miss anything? Leave us a comment with your favorite links from the week. 

 
Source: EY Center for Board Matters & The Washington Post

Source: EY Center for Board Matters & The Washington Post

 

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Wake up Hollywood: A new report shows that “…the percentages of female and minority actors, writers, directors and producers in films and TV ranges from less than 10% to 50% of their actual population percentage.” After last week's Oscars, that's no surprise. So what’s the news? TV shows and films with more diverse casts are excelling, even if they’re in the minority.

by Roger Price (Skater Girl - Park Spoor Noord) [CC BY 2.0], via Wikimedia Commons

by Roger Price (Skater Girl - Park Spoor Noord) [CC BY 2.0], via Wikimedia Commons

Silicon Valley Could Learn a Lot From Skater Culture. Just Not How to Be a Meritocracy. The similar trajectories of women in skateboarding and in Silicon Valley are terrible and fascinating. There’s a lot of hope here, though, including a look at a skating community that’s 40% female. 

by Ralph Arvesen [CC BY 2.0], via Wikimedia Commons

by Ralph Arvesen [CC BY 2.0], via Wikimedia Commons

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