BMHM – Black Nerds Create

A Magical Time Is Approaching!

Black Magical History Month is an annual celebration of Black magical stories, characters, and fans through the month of February. Get ready for a month of digital events, social media challenges, and community celebrating Black magical stories, characters, and fans.

Stay tuned for more information and in the meantime:

- Make sure you’re following us on Twitter, Instagram, and Tumblr

- Check out our Bookshop full of Black Magical Stories

- Join our community

Black Magical History Month is FREE to the public. If you want to help support BNC and our collective as we pull together this month-long event, feel free to send us a one-off contribution here.

We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

The BNC Collective

Stay Tuned for 2025 Events

#ThePlotThickens Live on IG with author Krystal Marquis | WATCH NOW!

The Plot Thickens

In a world where new books by BIPOC writers are released every day, choosing your next read can be overwhelming. Allow us to give you some thicc plot suggestions 😉 Hosted on Instagram Live by story-obsessed Porshèa, this The Plot Thickens interview is with author of THE DAVENPORTS, Krystal Marquis!

Fantasy: More Than An Escape #BlackMagicalHistory Twitter Space | LISTEN NOW!

Fantasy: More Than An Escape

Many people come to fantasy for the escape—to explore new worlds, magical circumstances, and problems that seem far away from our own. But fantasy is not only a portal but a mirror, showing us the truth of our own world and providing perspectives on how to navigate issues in our own lives and systems. Join us on Twitter Spaces as we discuss our favorite fantasy stories, how creating new worlds can shed light on our own, and how important—and fun—that can be!

Quick Quills

Quick Quills was designed to help you get words on the page—and this Black Magical History Month we are opening it up to ALL creators. Come hang out with us for dedicated time to create, discuss projects with fellow creators, and gas each other up. Join us for a BMHM-themed Quick Quills Live on February 17.

#BlackMagicalHistory Movie Nights

Magical Movie Nights

Join the BNC Community for a BMHM Movie Night! On February 24th and 25th, we’re headed to Wakanda for a double feature of Black Panther & Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. To watch with us, join our Discord community or tweet along with us using #BlackMagicalHistory on Twitter.

Previous Celebrations

Black Wizard History Month 2022 Daily Challenges

Black Magical History Month Calendar

BMHM 2024

Black Magical History Month Calendar

BMHM 2023

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What black magical book should you read? Quiz

What fanfic trope or genre are you? (2.0) Quiz

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Black Magical History Month Calendar

#BlackMagicalHistory Daily Challenges Week 1

Week One
What’s your favorite Black fantasy story?

Rep your favorite fantasy fandom!

Share some Black-owned organizational tools that help you make magic!

What is your favorite artist/album/playlist to create to?

Sunday check-in + Black Magical History fact

Quiz: What Black magical book should you read?

#BlackMagicalHistory Daily Challenges Week 2

Week Two

8. The Bureau of Supernatural Affairs is set in the Vanderbilt Hotel in ATL, but with many outposts. Where would it be in your city?

9. Dress as your favorite character!

10. What is a piece of Black media that sticks with you in your everyday life?

11. What is a song or albun that reflects you and offers you escape?

12. Sunday check-in + Black Magical History fact

13. Black Creator Shou-out: Iyoba Body Essentials

14. Quiz: What fanfic trope are you?

#BlackMagicalHistory Daily Challenges Week 3

Week Three

15. If you touched Merlin’s crystal ball, which of your talents would be enhanced into your supernatural ability?

16. Share a book-inspired look!

17. What are some resources that you turn to during your creative process?

18. What is your favorite movie soundtrack or score?

19. Sunday check-in + Black Magical History fact

20. Black Creator Shout-out: Stitch’s Media Mix

21. Quiz: What’s your magical aesthetic?

#BlackMagicalHistory Daily Challenges Week 4

Week Four

22. Magic & tech work in tandem in both ‘Black Panther’ and “Amari and the Night Brothers.’ What piece of magical tech do you wish you could invent?

23. Show us your favorite historical Black aesthetic!

24. What’s something creative you’re looking forward to doing this year?

25. What song holds important history for you?

26. Sunday check-in + Black Magical History fact

27. Black Creator Shout-out: Melanin in YA

28. Quiz: What BNC Content should you check out?