Representation

Looking For Leia Debuts at Dragon Con

Looking For Leia Debuts at Dragon Con

Friday afternoon, Dragon Con attendees became the first viewers to see three episodes of Looking For Leia. The brainchild of director Annalise Ophelian, the docu-series explores the contributions and experiences of women and non-binary fans of the Star Wars universe. These fans are often relegated […]

Nerds of Prey Exclusive: On the Set With Black Lightning’s Nafessa Williams!

Nerds of Prey Exclusive: On the Set With Black Lightning’s Nafessa Williams!

Nerds of Prey was on hand for an exclusive set visit and chat with Nafessa Williams, one of the stars of the hit CW show, Black Lightning. So, what can we expect this season in terms of Anissa, aka Thunder’s,  progression and her need to […]

#TIFF2018 Review: Rafiki

#TIFF2018 Review: Rafiki

**The following review contains minor spoilers** When Wanuri Kahiu’s film Rafiki screened at the Toronto International Film Festival, where I had the honor of seeing it, it couldn’t even be screened in its own country. The film, about two girls who fall in love despite […]

A Fashionably Late Recap of FlameCon 2018!

A Fashionably Late Recap of FlameCon 2018!

August has come and gone, but it’s never too late to look back on the queerest comics convention in the U.S. — FlameCon. Hosted in New York City every August, this fully-volunteer run convention gives you panels, cosplay contests, and an Artist’s Alley that will […]

The Lasting Impact of the Black Coming of Age Film, and Why We Need More of Them

The Lasting Impact of the Black Coming of Age Film, and Why We Need More of Them

During my teenage years, my friends and I would watch Love and Basketball back to back. The film featured a young Monica (Sanaa Lathan) and Quincy (Omar Epps) as their love for basketball coincided with their love for each other. Monica and Quincy were more […]