Black Women Zines: Perzines

The personal is the political

This course will explore Black women artists and writers in the zine community. Zines are popular in do it yourself (DIY) culture. It is a form of self-publishing. Perzines are the most common sub-genre of zines. These zines are centered on the writer's personal experiences, opinions, and observations.


Your Instructor


Tonya Jones
Tonya Jones

Tonya Jones runs the blog See Me: Issues that Affect Our Lives, Acts of Resistance against Oppression, and Black Feminist Thought. She is the founder of PDX Women of Color Zine Workshops. The workshops provided space for women of color artists/writers/activists to build community. She led the workshops for five years, and organized her city's first women of color zine symposium. Jones also facilitates a Black women's feminism group. She currently resides in Portland, OR.


Course Curriculum


  Welcome!
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  Bonus Material #1
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  Bonus Material #2
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  Lesson #3: Review a Zine
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  Lesson #4: "Where I'm From"
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Frequently Asked Questions


When does the course start and finish?
The course starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish.
How long do I have access to the course?
How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own.
What if I am unhappy with the course?
We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact us in the first 30 days and we will give you a full refund.

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