As much as I love dark academia, here are my personal additions/suggestions:
- girls of color helping each other with complex protective hairstyles before class
- diverse study groups using ancient philosophies and myths to argue against modern systemic issues (ex. plutus)
- falling into research rabbit holes after learning about the whitewashing of ancient greece (the STATUES vex me)
- responding to racist comments with an eye roll and thoroughly researched and rehearsed responses
- veering (slightly) off topic in essays to talk about racism and other issues close to their hearts, and getting a better grade because of it
- dealing with microaggressions from classmates and teachers- in a very da way- mysterious but direct (and lowkey pretentious)
POC BELONG IN DARK ACADEMIA. ALWAYS.