Faced with a racist obsession with 'accuracy', Black cosplayers are fighting to prove that cosplay applies to all and not just some.
."I've been called a 'n*gger, wrong, ugly' etc. just because of my skin colour," she wrote."Cosplay is for everyone. If someone tells you ‘this character is not black,' tell them 'They're black now.'” Her post went viral, sparking several Black female cosplayers around the globe to take the same stance and speak out about the abuse they’ve experienced.
Now, some within the community are fighting back. With February being Black History Month, many Black cosplayers around the world have used social media to celebrate their contribution to the subculture with the hashtag #29DaysofBlackCosplay. An open invitation to interact online, showcase their art and celebrate their heroes, the hashtag acts as a safe space for many Black cosplayers. “It helps the movement,” says Sachi from Brooklyn, NY.
Cosplaying is time-consuming, expensive and misunderstood. It is, ultimately, a labour of love. Unfortunately, it's often a labour of love for a community that refuses to love you back. For Black cosplayers, that sentiment is especially potent. But the negativity is not putting them off the practice. “Being a Black woman cosplayer in 2020 definitely comes with many pros and cons," says Mimi."We’re not limiting ourselves anymore.
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