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09/13/2018

The Importance of Magical Mental Health Education in Harry Potter

The Critical Companion

There are inevitable risks to living in a magical school, but does Hogwarts truly have the tools to physically and mentally support its students?

02/14/2019

Of White Blaise and Black Hermione: The Highs and Lows of my Harry Potter Journey

The Critical Companion

How the Harry Potter fandom’s refusal to accept Blaise Zabini as Black left a Black fan feeling like she wasn’t welcome, and how Black Hermione turned it all around.

08/22/2019

TV Needs More Complex Relationships Like “Jane The Virgin”

The Critical Companion

Kay-B writes about Jane and Rafael’s relationship in Jane the Virgin, and why it is one of the best depictions on television.

12/12/2019

How do the Character Descriptions in ‘Harry Potter’ Hold Up 20 Years Later?

The Critical Companion

Talia discusses the Harry Potter series falls subject to body shaming.

08/09/2018

How ’12 Monkeys’ Changed How Time Travel Should Be Viewed

The Critical Companion

There are lots of shows about time travel, but read how 12 Monkeys changed the game.

11/12/2020

Representation vs Presentation: Writing Blackness into Dragon Age: Inquisition

The Critical Companion

When given the choice to play as your own race or a fantasy race, which would you choose? Janae’s answer may surprise you.

07/25/2019

Exploring Slytherin House from a Black Historical Lens

The Critical Companion

Monika writes about her connection to Slytherin House and how it’s traits can tie to Black liberation.

08/13/2020

Avatar: The Last Airbender Ships are Meant to Be Fun, Not Destructive

The Critical Companion

Whether you ship canon ships or non-canon ships, it should be a subculture of like fans, not a battlefield of in-fighting. Critical Companion Ebony explores.