The American Society For Magical Negroes is a hollow representation of its subject instead of a satirical skewering of a dangerous trope.
Author: Kate Sánchez
Kate Sánchez
Kate Sanchez is Co-Founder and EIC of But Why Tho? She covers video games, film, TV, and anime. Kate is known for championing international media, animation, and media that tells stories from underrepresented perspectives. Kate is also a member of the Austin Film Critics Association and Hollywood Creative Alliance. As a freelance writer, she has bylines at MMORPG.com, IGN, and Game Informer.
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