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TaLynn Kel

TaLynn Kel is a published essayist, educator, and cosplayer. She uses her enjoyment of cosplay to examine social and structural issues of American culture through the lens of pop-culture fandom. Having been an active participant in the cosplay community for thirteen years, TaLynn has a unique perspective, especially as a fat, Black, woman and has been featured on NBC for her approach to the art. She has also been interviewed by outlets such as The Mary Sue, Rolling Out Magazine, Brit & Co, and Ravishly.

Stories By TaLynn Kel

Culture

COVID-19 and the Inhumanity of Whiteness

By TaLynn KelApril 9, 2020

Since the pandemic has started to surge in white countries across the globe, we have seen...
Culture

The Space Between: Celebrating Black Womxn in Geekdom Photo and Video Series

By TaLynn KelJanuary 31, 2019

Since being launched by Chaka Cumberbatch-Tinsley in 2015, #28DaysOfBlackCosplay has become a rallying cry across the...
Books

Erik Killmonger is My Black Rage Fantasy

By TaLynn KelFebruary 24, 2018

Everywhere I turn, I see people fucking up N’Jadaka’s/Killmonger’s narrative. He isn’t a hero. He isn’t...

TaLynn Kel

Stories By TaLynn Kel

Culture

COVID-19 and the Inhumanity of Whiteness

Culture

The Space Between: Celebrating Black Womxn in Geekdom Photo and Video Series

Books

Erik Killmonger is My Black Rage Fantasy