We Black and Nerds
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.
The Plot Thickens: Vampires Never Get Old
Vampires Never Get Old brings new blood to the genre. Porshèa reviews the anthology.
The Plot Thickens: Maya and the Rising Dark
Enter a magical new world with Maya and the Rising Dark. Porshèa’s review.
The Plot Thickens: Punching the Air
Porshèa takes a look at Punching The Air, a novel in verse by Ibi Zoboi and Yusekf Salaam of the Exonerated Five.
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 Plot Thickens: Legendborn
Porshèa shares her thoughts on the new YA book ‘Legendborn’ by Tracy Deon
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 Beautiful Bossiness of Hermione Granger
Zeena recognizes the Hermione that was in her all along.
The Invitation ‘Black is King’ Gives Us
DJ Wilson reflects on Beyoncé’s film ‘Black is King,’ and the invitation the project gives members of the African diaspora.
