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How Fantasy Became a Bridge Between Sisters
Syntrell writes about how fantasy books gave her a way to connect with her sister.
Show Some Respect To Iris West-Allen
Kemberlie wants us to give Iris West-Allen the respect she deserves.
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.
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.
Magic or No, All Schools Have Limited Range
Patriarchal systems in magical schools (and in the real world) tend to cause problems. Porshèa explores the way these systems manifest in different fictional schools and discusses what should be done to change it.
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.
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.
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…
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.
Coping with the K-Pop Fandom as a Black Woman
Khadejah writes about how her love of K-Pop has been tested by its fandom.