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Sineya, The First Slayer Reimagined — How ‘Buffy’ Failed Black Girl Magic
Crystal discusses Sineya in Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and some of the issues with her storyline.
Shade to the Supernatural Nerdom: My Mom’s Disgust For My Love of the Supernatural
Growing up, Afiya loved all things supernatural, but she was often met with pushback…
The Importance of Creating Worlds for Young Black Readers
Abisola writes about Children of Blood and Bone and Daughters of Nri, and how they are important for young Black readers.
Beyond the Kokiri Forest: A Father and Daughter’s Zelda Adventure
Delia talks about her father and The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, the origins of her nerdiness.
How Fantasy Became a Bridge Between Sisters
Syntrell writes about how fantasy books gave her a way to connect with her sister.
Avatar: The Last Airbender Ships are Meant to Be Fun, Not Destructive
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.
How ’12 Monkeys’ Changed How Time Travel Should Be Viewed
There are lots of shows about time travel, but read how 12 Monkeys changed the game.
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.
Niobe and the Power of Life and Death
Latonya finds Stranger Comics’ Niobe Ayutami to be an inspiration in the way she embodies life and death.
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.