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·Oct 14, 2019

Yes, Critical Black Joy Exists at Comic-Con

Black cosplayers speak out on cultural appropriation and the gift of being seen — Up until 2015 I always thought New York Comic Con (NYCC) was exclusively for White men obsessed with Dungeons & Dragons. Therefore, when I hesitantly accepted my friend’s invitation to the popular convention, I expected the atmosphere to look like the opening scene of Stranger Things. I was partially correct…

Cosplay

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Yes, Critical Black Joy Exists at Comic-Con

Cosplay

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Published in ZORA

·Aug 7, 2019

Toni Morrison Taught Black Women, ‘You Are Your Best Thing’

The way she centered our narratives was both radical and unapologetic — Just like her beloved works, the impact of Ms.* Toni Morrison as an author and thought leader will continue to transcend time and space. Many describe her works as a reflection of “the African American experience” however, this epithet ignores the ways Ms. …

Black Women

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Black Women

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