You look at science fiction and look how often it talks about being alien, being alienated about the other. Look at the number of blue people - 'Avatar,' I'm looking at you. And it is now easier to find people of color in science-fiction literature and media, but the issues of representation are still really, really troubling. -Nalo Hopkinson Science
I love science fiction. There are ways in which this community kept me and my partner alive through some very, very bad years, and I will always acknowledge that. -Nalo Hopkinson Science
I figure this current era of history is the one with the best chance of quality of life for a black, female, disabled, middle-aged, queer person who's most comfortable not fitting in. The odds still aren't great, mind you. But I'll take my chances with the 21st century. -Nalo Hopkinson Chance
