Octavia Butler Wanted to Prevent Disaster in Los Angeles. Instead, She Predicted It
Many have called Butler a prophet for her futuristic prediction on L.A. fires in her novel 'Parable of the Sower,' but her ...
Writer Octavia Butler imagined an LA ravaged by fires. Her Altadena cemetery survived
Her “Parable of the Sower” has been cited for anticipating a world — and a Los Angeles — wracked by climate change, racism ...
The Grave Of Octavia Butler, Writer Who Once Prophesied LA Fires, Still Stands In Altadena Cemetery
The grave of Octavia Butler, whose novel "Parable Of The Sower" predicted fires engulfing Los Angeles, still stands at a ...
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Untold Stories of L.A. Fires: Incarcerated Firefighters, Black Altadena & Octavia Butler’s Warning
Her forthcoming book, Talking About Abolition ... the historically Black community, where Octavia Butler is buried? There’s a lovely, amazing Black-owned bookstore in North Pasadena called ...
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10 Books to Make You Rethink AI: 'Is The Tech We Use to Connect with Each Other Actually Isolating Us?' (Exclusive)
Erika Swyler, author of 'We Lived on the Horizon,' recommends her favorite books examining the impact of artificial intelligence on our lives and humanity Atria Books; Del Rey; Knopf When I ...
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By Hugh Ryan A powerful new book by the law professor Michelle Adams recounts the failed effort to integrate Detroit’s schools and the case’s relevance today. By Jeffrey Toobin A beloved ...
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Jimmy Butler to the Golden State Warriors? What we know about the possible trade so far
NBA. Miami Heat owner Pat Riley sends strong message to Jimmy Butler NBA. Jimmy Butler's custody clash: NBA star battles ex over $55K monthly child support amid Heat drama However, despite this ...