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07/12/2018

Three Fears About Public Spaces I Had as a Black Nerd

The Critical Companion

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.

02/27/2020

The Importance of Creating Worlds for Young Black Readers

The Critical Companion

Abisola writes about Children of Blood and Bone and Daughters of Nri, and how they are important for young Black readers.

02/20/2020

Sineya, The First Slayer Reimagined — How ‘Buffy’ Failed Black Girl Magic

The Critical Companion

Crystal discusses Sineya in Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and some of the issues with her storyline.

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.

08/27/2020

The Beautiful Bossiness of Hermione Granger

The Critical Companion

Zeena recognizes the Hermione that was in her all along.

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?