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- Four WOC Comic Creators You Should Know
  
  Chelsea StanfordAugust 16, 2018
- [REVIEW] Wotakoi: Love Is Hard For Otaku
  
  Destiny BakiriddinAugust 15, 2018
- Has #BlackGirlMagic Become The New Manic Pixie Dream Girl? Let’s Hope NOT
  
  Larissa IrankundaAugust 14, 2018
- Modern-Day Witch: Putting #BlackGirlMagic To Work
  
  The Cocoa ChroniclesAugust 13, 2018
- You’re Too Old To Be Watching Anime!
  
  The Cocoa ChroniclesAugust 12, 2018
- From Real Life Pokewalks To Payday Tunes: Live Out The Soundtrack In Your Head With Our Ultimate 35-Song Summer Playlist
  
  Cierra MercierAugust 11, 2018
- The Beginner’s Guide To Healing Crystals (And Crystals Everyone Should Own)
  
  A. Jordan LambertAugust 11, 2018
- How David Kirkman Is Putting A Shock To Your System
  
  Elizabeth HowieAugust 10, 2018
- Eat Your Heart Out Sailor Moon! Agents Of The Realm Gives Us A New Era Of Girl Power That’s All Inclusive
  
  Larissa IrankundaAugust 10, 2018

Sci-Fi Ratings & Reviews

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6.5

Movie Review: 6 Things We Want to Know After Watching Netflix’s How It Ends [SPOILERS]

August 10, 2018

7.5

The Netflix Sci-Fi Anime Even We Hardcore Anime Hipsters Will Love

May 29, 2018

9.7

Review: Netflix’s Brazilian Dystopian Thriller “3%” is 97% Worth Watching

May 16, 2018

Geeks & Nerds

Anime, Cosplay, Comic Books + Gaming

Four WOC Comic Creators You Should Know

Chelsea StanfordAugust 16, 2018
[REVIEW] Wotakoi: Love Is Hard For Otaku

Destiny BakiriddinAugust 15, 2018
You’re Too Old To Be Watching Anime!

The Cocoa ChroniclesAugust 12, 2018
How David Kirkman Is Putting A Shock To Your System

Elizabeth HowieAugust 10, 2018
Eat Your Heart Out Sailor Moon! Agents Of The Realm Gives Us A New Era Of Girl Power That’s All Inclusive

Larissa IrankundaAugust 10, 2018
10 Iconic Anime Openings From Our Childhood

Akilah BrittianAugust 9, 2018

[REVIEW] You Need To See Crazy Rich Asians (Spoiler-Free)

Lauren GrantAugust 10, 2018

5 Writing Choices I Hope Julie Plec Avoids In “Legacies” (But Know She Probably Won’t)

Atiya Irvin-MitchellAugust 7, 2018

Anime Ratings & Reviews

0.9

[REVIEW] Wotakoi: Love Is Hard For Otaku

August 15, 2018

This Latest ‘Fate” Series Gives A Whole New Spin Among It’s Counterparts (Anime Review)

July 7, 20185.5

The Ridiculousness And Charm Of Assassination Classroom (Anime Review)

June 17, 20189.5

The Netflix Sci-Fi Anime Even We Hardcore Anime Hipsters Will Love

May 29, 20187.5

Alternatives

Goth + Aesthetic

Has #BlackGirlMagic Become The New Manic Pixie Dream Girl? Let’s Hope NOT

Larissa IrankundaAugust 14, 2018
Modern-Day Witch: Putting #BlackGirlMagic To Work

The Cocoa ChroniclesAugust 13, 2018
From Real Life Pokewalks To Payday Tunes: Live Out The Soundtrack In Your Head With Our Ultimate 35-Song Summer Playlist

Cierra MercierAugust 11, 2018
The Beginner’s Guide To Healing Crystals (And Crystals Everyone Should Own)

A. Jordan LambertAugust 11, 2018
How Fefe Dobson Revolutionized Pop-Punk For Quirky Black Girls In The Era of Avril Lavigne

Larissa IrankundaAugust 8, 2018
I Went To My First Con This Weekend And Here’s What Happened…

Shannon RodgersAugust 6, 2018
[QUIZ] What Healing Crystal Should You Buy For Your Next Full Moon Cleansing And New Moon Beginnings?

Anje McLishJuly 26, 2018
Love Goth and Alternative Fashion – Meet CEO & BOSS Babe (GLAM GOTH)

Black Girls AnimeJuly 26, 2018
Spotlight: Nerdlesque Is The Next Show You Want To Be At

Shannon RodgersJuly 25, 2018
7 Black Models Alternative Brands Are Sleeping On

Gothic LambJuly 24, 2018

Free Spirit

Modern-Day Witch: Putting #BlackGirlMagic To Work

The Cocoa ChroniclesAugust 13, 2018
The Beginner’s Guide To Healing Crystals (And Crystals Everyone Should Own)

A. Jordan LambertAugust 11, 2018
5 Reasons To Check Out The Nigerian Magical Girl-Inspired Manga That Just Released

Cierra MercierAugust 2, 2018
Love Goth and Alternative Fashion – Meet CEO & BOSS Babe (GLAM GOTH)

Black Girls AnimeJuly 26, 2018
Standing Out From The Crowd With COLORS alum and ‘Threat’ Keynes Woods

Aquillia MikelJuly 16, 2018
A Black Podcast Episode on Mental Illness You May Have Always Needed

Cierra MercierJuly 10, 2018
Choosing Strength, Resetting Energy, and Manifesting ‘Hi No Ishi’ with Self- Taught Martial Artist Shaina West

Aquillia MikelJuly 10, 2018
A Quirky Black Girl’s Travel Guide: Add Cuba To Your Summer Travel List Now!

Esohe OsabuohienJuly 9, 2018
Why You Need To Be Following This Gorgeous Black Instagrammer

Danielle AwogbemiJuly 8, 2018
7 Black Vegans Share Their Favorite Meals For Summer

Sanae Lahgazi AlaouiJuly 6, 2018

5 Writing Choices I Hope Julie Plec Avoids In “Legacies” (But Know She Probably Won’t)

Atiya Irvin-MitchellAugust 7, 2018

Back in ‘09, like a lot of teenaged girls with a penchant for fantasy stories, I was all about vampires. Needing something to tide me over until the rest of the... Read More

IntellectualLists6 min read

I Went To My First Con This Weekend And Here’s What Happened…

Shannon RodgersAugust 6, 2018

This past weekend was Raleigh Supercon and thanks to Quirktastic, my boyfriend and I got to experience our first convention. Even with the drizzle, day one w... Read More

AlternativeCultureEventsGeekNerd6 min read

7 Tips To Help You Keep Your Cool Going Back To School

Morgan WestAugust 5, 2018

Its time for school again, but don't sweat it! Here's some words of wisdom to keep you afloat. Whether you're a high school student or attending a college/university, we all know how tough the school year can get once we're past the lovely... Read More

CultureListsNerd6 min read

[FILM REVIEW] Wind River: The Hidden Horror Within Reservations (Spoilers)

Asia MinorAugust 4, 2018

We’ve all been apart of this classic scenario – your sitting at home with nothing to do and Netflix comes to mind. After logging in you scroll through endless ... Read More

Culture7 min read

7 Reasons Why BlerdCon Has Been Successful Despite Universal FanCon’s Failure (With Sources)

Quirktastic MediaAugust 3, 2018

For those who weren't able to make it to Blerdcon this year, we will try our best in this article to not induce envy based on how successful and enjoyable Blerd... Read More

CultureIntellectualNerd14 min read

Where In the World Are The Muslim Blerds?

Elizabeth HowieAugust 3, 2018

It’s official. The entertainment world is getting a dose of diversity. Even if the world isn’t ready for it – we are. People of color are becoming leading actors, actresses and characters and they’re doing it unapologetically. As a Black Muslim woma... Read More

CultureIntellectualNerd2 min read

August Is The Month Of The Big Chop

Abena AtiemoAugust 3, 2018

The "Big Chop" is something that could either intrigue or scare whoever sees those words. For some, the thought of completely cutting of years of growth is a ni... Read More

CultureLists3 min read

“A Nerd With Muscles”: Crunchyroll Releases A Documentary About NFL Athlete Mike Daniels That Every Black Geek Can Relate To

Quirktastic MediaAugust 2, 2018

Note: Quirktastic received an advanced screening for the documentary, He Was Anime in partnership with Crunchyroll, therefore, some of our talking points may be... Read More

CultureGeek5 min read

Adorned by chi Nigerian Magical Black Girl Comic Manga

5 Reasons To Check Out The Nigerian Magical Girl-Inspired Manga That Just Released

Cierra MercierAugust 2, 2018

Feature Image By Pixel Pirate Studio Who thought we'd live to see the day where Black Girl/Guy Magic would take up major space in the Magical Girl genre?! We may have dreamt about it but Jacque Aye, the creator of Adorned by Chi, made it happen!https... Read More

CultureFree SpiritNerd2 min read

4 Times Sh*t Got Real in Kids’ Toons

Danielle AwogbemiAugust 1, 2018

Everyone's got their opinions on what makes a great show. You've probably seen the same few more than once. But if you're looking for a nerdy, black girl's pers... Read More

CultureListsNerd5 min read