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Nerd Love in the Time of Social Distancing
How can nerds date during a global pandemic? K. Alexandra offers some tips from her own experiences.
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.
In Defense of Thaddy Thor’s Physique in Avengers: Endgame
Nicole discusses why she liked Thor’s character arc in Avengers: Endgame.
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.
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.
My Granny and Her Love of Comics
Bilal writes about their grandmother, who shared her love of comics and knowledge.
A Seat on the TARBIS: In Defense of Danny Pink
Amani discusses Doctor Who’s Danny Pink, and why fans should give him a little more grace.
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.
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.
Avatar: The Last Airbender Ships are Meant to Be Fun, Not Destructive
Whether you ship canon ships or non-canon ships, it should be a subculture of like fans, not a battlefield of in-fighting. Critical Companion Ebony explores.