Real People in Fantasy Worlds: Cosmic Comic Intersectionality | Bianca Smith | TEDxLSU

Writer Bianca Smith loves comics: but she noted for a long time that mainstream comics didn’t seem seem to love her. As a minority woman she noted that mainstream comics didn’t really show her images of herself, or of the complex identities that all people have. So what could she do about it? She made plans to change it. In this eye-opening talk, Bianca details how diversity in make-believe worlds can help break down traditional gender, sexuality and race roles in the real world.

Bianca Smith is looking to use a medium that many associate with heteronormative, white superheroes to become a leading advocate for feminism and intersectionality. A Monroe, LA native, Bianca is a 2016 Louisiana State University graduate in public relations with a minor in theater. Whether as an aspiring novelist, screenwriter or comic book author, Bianca uses her writing voice and creativity to be a force that changes the perception of female portrayal in the entertainment industry. Bianca is hoping to that her upcoming comic series “Glitz Squad” can be a force to break stereotypes for minority women in the entertainment field.

This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at http://ted.com/tedx