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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.
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.
The Importance of Creating Worlds for Young Black Readers
Abisola writes about Children of Blood and Bone and Daughters of Nri, and how they are important for young Black readers.
Worldbuilding and the Marvel Cinematic Universe
Bayana explores how Marvel built a world for the screen in a way that encompasses so many movies and television shows.
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.
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 Minister Been Black: An Analysis of Hermione Granger
Kai examines how Hermione’s Blackness puts the onus on her as a Black woman to save the Wizarding World.
Have a Biscuit, Professor McGonagall
K. Alexandra writes about Minerva McGonagall, who inspires her in her own teaching.
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.
My Heaven is a Republic
Jessie Blount shares her two “spiritual texts” and how they’ve shaped her worldview.