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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.
‘Avengers: Infinity War’ Illustrates Several Renditions of the Trolley Problem
Sacrifice isn’t new to epic superhero movies. The modus operandi of most heroes is to lay down their life for their friends.
Three Fears About Public Spaces I Had as a Black Nerd
As a black female nerd, have you ever been afraid of entering a new space? Renée shares some of her past fears and how she overcame them in our first Constant Companion essay.
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.
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…
My Heaven is a Republic
Jessie Blount shares her two “spiritual texts” and how they’ve shaped her worldview.
The Beautiful Bossiness of Hermione Granger
Zeena recognizes the Hermione that was in her all along.
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.
Finally Finding a Place in the Fandom
Stacie writes about how she finally found her place in the Potter fandom.