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Introducing: Black Girls Nerd Out’s The Critical Companion
The Critical Companion series will feature bi-monthly blog posts written by Black writers. We hope those writers are some of you!
Doctor Who’s Narratives on Race Have Improved — But Have a Long Way to Go
Doctor Who has increased both its racial representation and conversations on racism in recent years, but the show still has a lot of work to do when addressing in-universe racism.
The Beautiful Bossiness of Hermione Granger
Zeena recognizes the Hermione that was in her all along.
Slavery in Thedas: How BioWare Could Bring Nuance to Dragon Age
Crystal talks about her love of Dragon Age, and what it’s writers can do to improve it.
The Invitation ‘Black is King’ Gives Us
DJ Wilson reflects on Beyoncé’s film ‘Black is King,’ and the invitation the project gives members of the African diaspora.
TV Needs More Complex Relationships Like “Jane The Virgin”
Kay-B writes about Jane and Rafael’s relationship in Jane the Virgin, and why it is one of the best depictions on television.
Have a Biscuit, Professor McGonagall
K. Alexandra writes about Minerva McGonagall, who inspires her in her own teaching.
Black History Month and the Magic of Cultural Retention
DJ reflects on how Black cultural retention is its own form of magic and how it can be used in our every day to shape and mold our futures.
The Struggle of Being an Ethiopian Preacher’s Kid
Being the oldest daughter of an Ethiopian preacher isn’t easy when you become a fan of comic books and fantasy. Mahlet shares her story.
Nerd Love in the Time of Social Distancing
How can nerds date during a global pandemic? K. Alexandra offers some tips from her own experiences.