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Evolution of a Race Riot “Mimi Thi Nguyen’s huge compilation zine features writers of color who are affiliated with the punk and riot grrrl scenes. The pieces analyze racism, and privilege in the largely white populations of activist, feminist, punk and zine communities, and discuss isolation and homogeneity. There are articles and comics by American Indians, Asian Americans, African Americans, Filipinos, and Latinos.” [-Barnard Zine Library / available in their collection!]

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The First 7″ Was Better: How I Became and Ex-Punk: “Nia (Angry Black-White Girl and Borderlands) comes forward to declare her status as an ex-punk. She criticizes anarcho-punk and many activist scenes for its ignorance and the lack of inclusion of folks of color, women and queers. Nia refuses to leave a part of herself at the door in order to adjust to the whiteness and maleness of a musical scene that she once truly enjoyed. The zine also includes a pull-out portion in which you can take along to your next show in order to challenge yourself, your friends and other bystanders.” [from Stranger Danger Distro]

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Get it Together: Illustrated zine of mantras and motivational phrases by Lauren Denitzio
Available for sale here

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HABITS OF BEING is a combination of oral history interviews and creative nonfiction writing that have a common theme threaded throughout. The idea is to blend the personal with the historical, to explore the past, and to compare our habits of being. This first issue includes interviews with three women from SuBAMUH (Ohio women’s intentional community) and three related personal stories by Cynthia Ann Schemmer.

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Hot Pantz: “This crucial guide to women’s health gets older but not less useful. It features a well organized resource with a clear index of health problems along with remedies. Also contains a glossary of herbs and their properties. A very handy resource to share with a friend in need.” [from Microcosm Publishing]

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Jane: Documents from Chicago’s Clandestine Abortion Service 1968-1973: ”Jane was an effective clandestine abortion counseling service which provided safe, humane services to thousands of women prior to the legalization of abortion in 1973. Jane is an inspiration — a beautiful example of the battles that can be won without begging, of women taking their lives into their own hands and taking responsibility for their actions. Originally published by Firestarter Press, we reprinted an edition of this important text to help make it more widely available.” [from Eberhardt Press]

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HPV Zine: “This delightfully thorough zine, written by a group from DC, addresses issues surrounding HPV (human papillomavirus), a virus which is estimated to infect 80% of sexually active individuals at some point in their lives. In reaction to seeing virus pop up in their own lives and observing the limited available and consistent information on HPV, they compiled their findings. The zine describes the virus, way it is diagnosed, conventional and herbal treatments, their opinions on the new HPV vaccine, and much more!” [from Microcosm Publishing]

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Moshtrogen Sisterhood: A huge informational zine for ladies, by ladies, made by a collective in Newton, MA.  Contains articles on car mechanics, self defense, sexual health, booking shows, personal stories, guitar lessons, etc. Really awesome document of how womyn can address the needs they see in their own communities, and spread information about their skills, experiences, and desires.

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Not Your Mother’s Meatloaf: “The first collection of comics that will later expand into a larger body of work. The direction of this project is shaped by honest, reflective, and conscious submissions our group receives. The submissions represent the authors’ experiences, thought processes, and individual views. This project is an attempt to challenge hetero and gender normative practices in sexuality education. We’re holding another open call for illustrators and writers to submit short comics on sex ed. topics (like safer sex, consent, etc.) LGBTQ friendly positions.”

Panic: “A guide to recovering from panic attacks with resources for managing long term anxiety.” [from the Doris Zine Distro]

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Philly Dudes Collective“A zine that documents ways that this collective found to discuss and analyze masculinity and stuff around it. It includes discussion topics – such as becoming better allies to survivors and what is an egalitarian relationship. I think it is so important for guys to be figuring out how to talk about these types of things amongst themselves in critical and positive ways, and this zine is a good resource for figuring out how to do that.” [from the Doris Zine Distro]

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Race Riot 2 Mimi Thi Nguyen’s follow up to Evolution of a Race Riot, another huge compilation chock-full of personal writing, interviews, and even a Race Riot directory. We are thrilled that we have this available, as it is hard to find.

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Resource NYC: A comprehensive and thoughtful guide for New Yorkers who are dealing with sexual assault. Contains suggestions on how to call someone out for abusive behavior, anti-sexism resources for people of color, personal accountability and alcohol use, a book list for survivor support, self-defense, and gender analysis. In the back, you will find resources for male survivors, places to get free STD testing and condoms, community health center contacts, and information on involving the police and seeking medical attention. A helpful starting place for those seeking information, resources, and community support around the issue of sexual assault.

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* NEW * Shotgun Seamstress: “Shotgun Seamstress is a rad zine by and for Black punks, queers, feminists, artists & musicians. And it doesn’t disappoint! This issue focuses on money and its hold on individual lives, music, activism and the art world. There is an interview with Mick Collins of the Gories (!) and the Dirtbombs (!!), a biographical piece on photographer alvin Balthrop, a dissection of punk rock’s rampant classism, some traveling stories, and much much more! This issue also includes a column by Brontez of Gravy Train and an interview with TuffNStuff of NastyFacts.” [from Stranger Danger Distro]

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Sick: A Compilation Zine on Physical Illness - Sick collects peoples’ experiences with illness to help establish a collective voice of those impacted within radical/left/DIY communities. The zine is meant to be a resource for those who are living with illness as well as those who have not directly experienced it themselves. Contributors discuss personal experiences as well as topics such as receiving support, providing support, and being an informed patient. These writings are meant to increase understandings of illness and further discussion as well as action towards building communities of care.

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So You Want To Start A Feminist Collective…: A Flight Plan For Newly-Hatched Flocks - For the Birds’ first zine! Encouraging other people to start their own collectives and projects, For the Birds answers questions about how we started and how we continue to operate as a group.  We address problems we’ve faced, how we’ve negotiated those issues, the vital importance of communication, and more.  The zine is both about our own collective process and a guide to starting similar projects in your own community.  It’s our way of sharing the knowledge we’ve gained together.

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Support: “In a time when sexual assault and abuse are an increasing problem; even in so-called radical and punk communities, and when most women have been sexually abused in one way or another, Cindy Crabb (Doris Zine) brings us a document showing ways to prevent sexual violence and support survivors of sexual abuse. The zine helps to define consent, some letters that Cindy has received, listening, talking about sex, power dynamics, comics by Fly, and much more! A crucial resource that reads much like a regular issue of Doris.” [from Microcosm Publishing]

 

Ungrateful Black-White Girl:“Nia writes a sequel to “Angry Black-White Girl” in which she confronts a white researcher wanting to interview her because Nia feels tired of constantly feeling like someone’s research project as a mixed race individual. Nia incorporates more theoretical approaches to this issue and it works really nicely when fused with her personal stories of heading off to a new school and embracing the transition. She gives suggestions on being a good white ally, and criticizes the standards of what it means to be visibly queer.” [fromStranger Danger Distro]

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The Worst: “This awesome compilation about the not so awesome stuff in life–grief and loss— gives an honest take on the death of loved ones in a world that attempts to capitalize on our sorrow. Each writer discusses his/her own personal loss and the idea that they must get over it, and quickly. The stories help to open a dialogue about death, recovery, and the need for community support. Definitely a good read for folks who have lost close friends, family members, pets, or even those who want to be allies to friends who have lost someone.  It even comes with a resource list, DIY grief groups, activities and art projects! [from Stranger Danger Distro]