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Finally Finding a Place in the Fandom
Stacie writes about how she finally found her place in the Potter fandom.
My Granny and Her Love of Comics
Bilal writes about their grandmother, who shared her love of comics and knowledge.
Have a Biscuit, Professor McGonagall
K. Alexandra writes about Minerva McGonagall, who inspires her in her own teaching.
Finding Inclusion in the Digital Age
What do you do when you’re a biracial Black girl living in the land of camo and conservatism in the 90s? You turn to the internet. Read Kira’s story of finding community in Sailor Moon RPG chat rooms.
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!
A Seat on the TARBIS: In Defense of Danny Pink
Amani discusses Doctor Who’s Danny Pink, and why fans should give him a little more grace.
Of White Blaise and Black Hermione: The Highs and Lows of my Harry Potter Journey
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.
Sacrificial Narratives: The Exploitation of Ariana Dumbledore in Harry Potter
In this #CriticalCompanion, Talia takes a look at Ariana Dumbledore, ableism, and abuse in Deathly Hallows.
How Fantasy Became a Bridge Between Sisters
Syntrell writes about how fantasy books gave her a way to connect with her sister.
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.