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who have left their mark on me and the larger community. But it felt particularly special to discover theUnfortunately, even when we create spaces for ourselves it doesn't stop the racism that comes from other members of many fandoms. The controversy overis a prime example. Some folks were very explicit with their racism while others tried to hide behind the thinly veiled excuse of "she doesn't look like The Little Mermaid.
This is far from the only instance where people have actively created a hostile environment for Black folks and other folks of color who love the worlds of comics, anime, and gaming.
Despite all that, Black cosplayers aren't disappearing anytime soon. This year, I was back at New York Comic Con, where I got to speak with some of the Black cosplayers also in attendance. Some have been cosplaying for a decade, others were doing it for the first time at the convention, but all of them looked incredible.
Kendra has cosplayed before, but not at NYCC. Admittedly, it was "a lot more hectic" than she was used to, she toldbut the convention was still "really cool" in the end. Her best tip for cosplay beginners? "Wear what you want. Be unapologetic. Don't care about what anyone else has to say because it does not matter. Just be happy."
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