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12/27/2018

My Granny and Her Love of Comics

The Critical Companion

Bilal writes about their grandmother, who shared her love of comics and knowledge.

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.

05/16/2019

In Defense of Thaddy Thor’s Physique in Avengers: Endgame

The Critical Companion

Nicole discusses why she liked Thor’s character arc in Avengers: Endgame.

07/26/2018

Finding Inclusion in the Digital Age

The Critical Companion

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.

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.

02/25/2020

What ‘Harry Potter’ Doesn’t Teach Us About Allyship & Activism

The Critical Companion

How does Harry Potter’s Order of the Phoenix show the failures of the series to show a truly progressive and anti-supremacist narrative? What can we learn from these inadequacies of the story to be better allies in the real world?