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Imagining the Decolonization of Science Fiction
Nicole defines her view of Afrofuturism and imagines what science fiction could do if it wanted to be bold.
Representation vs Presentation: Writing Blackness into Dragon Age: Inquisition
When given the choice to play as your own race or a fantasy race, which would you choose? Janae’s answer may surprise you.
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.
Slavery in Thedas: How BioWare Could Bring Nuance to Dragon Age
Crystal talks about her love of Dragon Age, and what it’s writers can do to improve it.
Doctor Who’s Narratives on Race Have Improved — But Have a Long Way to Go
Doctor Who has increased both its racial representation and conversations on racism in recent years, but the show still has a lot of work to do when addressing in-universe racism.
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…
‘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.
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.
Exploring Slytherin House from a Black Historical Lens
Monika writes about her connection to Slytherin House and how it’s traits can tie to Black liberation.
The Beautiful Bossiness of Hermione Granger
Zeena recognizes the Hermione that was in her all along.