Calling Black women fangirls 30 and older!
Some of you know that I’m PhD lecturer in Sociology and Black Studies. In fact, it was blogging about fandom on Tumblr that made me pursue the PhD. Now I’m seeking your help.
The Ask: Seeking Black Fangirls & Fantheys who are at least 30 years old in 2026. I want to interview you about your evolving fan identity. These interviews will be used for a chapter to be published in a volume entirely dedicated to exploring Black fandom from an axiomatic perspective (e.g. not about racism in fandom).
My chapter focuses on how fandom and fan identity has impacted the lives and livelihoods of Black women.
Black women (especially those us over 40!) are often disregarded when we think of ‘fan’, but are often the backbone of popular culture. And part of my academic interests has been dedicated making us visible. So, whether you’ve been a fangirl since you were a literal girl (like me), or recently got involved, I am eager to speak with you, if you are at least 30 years old.
You can be a fan of…
· Musicians
· Actors
· Book series
· Film franchise
· TV shows
· Comic books
· Video game franchise
and any combination thereof!
Contact: here, @numberfeeling or email — Katrina.pavela (at) gmail (dot) com
