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Currently, across the US there are protests for the Black Lives Matter movement (there are also some protests in other countries). However, this is not enough. We need to show our support to Black people outside of them being murdered. There needs to be support for them in their hobbies and careers. It is known that some people do not feel welcome to the TTRPG community for a number of reasons. Yet, there are several that need to be recognized if you have not recognized them already. This list is incomplete and I hope it continues to grow. This list comprises of people I have found on Twitter, hence why they have their Twitter handles listed. If you have another Black person that is a part of the community but is not represented in this list, please add their name. If you are one, also add your name. Maybe you’ll find your next game you want to play, stream you want to watch, or person to follow in this list. Also please share. 

Eric Lang @eric_lang on twitter. Ericmlang.com : He is a game creator that has designed over 30 games. Several of them have been on my wish list for a while.

@BGBrothas : An indie board game company that was founded and is owned by two Black creators. They have a game out on the market named RAP GODZ. One of the cofounders is Omari Akil (@OmariAkil on twitter) and they are also the host of “The Breakdown” which can be found on the Youtube channel “The Blacktop TV”.

TK Johnson (@tkjoinsthefray on Twitter): A writer that is also active in the TTRPG community. They have many published works and have been the editor on many others which you can find on their website https://www.tkjwrites.com/ some of their works include works that are available on the DM’s Guild website.

@cypheroftyr on Twitte: She is a TTRPG streamer. She is on the Rivals Waterdeep cast. 

Mica Burton (@MicaBurton on Twitter and Instagram): A cosplayer and a TTRPG player. She is one of the hosts of Critical Role’s new show that aims to promote TTRPG businesses.

Krystina Arielle (@KrystinaArielle on Twitter and Krystina Arielle Tigner on Instagram): She is an actor as well as a vocal voice in the TTRPG community. She has been on many TTRPG streams. She has starred in a horror short film named “Ex Roommate” which can be found here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6g1kare90nE

LaTia Jacquise (@theladytiefling on Twitter): She helps run the DnD Adventurer’s League in her area. Great content if you love DnD.

Omega Jones (@CriticalBard on Twitter): I LOVE THIS MAN WITH ALL MY HEART. He makes music and loves Dungeons and Dragons. Such a kind soul. I wish the best for him. He has a twitch as well at criticalbard_. 

Eric Slauson (@slausondesigns on Twitter): A game designer. He is also active on twitter.

What’s Eric Playing? (@whatseplaying on Twitter): A game reviewer! He also does playthroughs and photographs the game setups. He has a website whatsericplaying.com where he shares these photos and a list of his top 15 games.

Mandi H (@boardgamerpinup on Twitter): She is the host of “To Die For Games” which helps teach people how to play board games in a step-by-step process. 

Raquel Skellington (@RaquelSkelling on Twitter): Raquel is a LARPer and graphic designer. She is also a model and her photos are GORGEOUS!

Debra Renée Byrd (@DebTheAuthor on Twitter): Debra is an author and has some works published. One of her books is Fractured Princess which is available on Amazon

Frey (@RocketCandles on Twitter): They are a dice maker who is new to the game but their dice are gorgeous.

Orion Black (@DungeonCommandr on Twitter): They are a game designer and also a Narrative Designer for WOTC. If you also would like to support nonbinary people, they are definitely someone you should support and follow. They have two games present on their website, one is a one-player TTRPG named “plot ARMOR” and another is a TTPRG named “Mutants in the Night”.

Chris Spivey (@Darker_Hue on Twitter): Chris is a game designer and a writer. He has a website for his games ( darkerhuestudios.com ). Here you will find his games, including Harlem Unbound which is a TTRPG that takes place at the height of the Harlem Renaissance and includes Lovecraftian Horror. Definitely something to check out if you love to play Call of Cthulhu.

@BGGamesWorks on Twitter: She is a writer and LARP designer.

Jonaya (@VioletRiotGames on Twitter): Jonaya is a writer and a game designer. She is also a LARPer.

the future is accessible. 

This is my piece for the @swordsfall Black Celebration in the Future: BIPOC Art Collective. The whole collection will be published as a PDF sometime later this year! 

Have you picked up your copy of Drift of Dreams: A Swordsfall Universe Graphic Novel?

Paperbacks currently on sale for $27.29

La'Skrin by Tumo Mere

Hey all! So I have an announcement! 

I’ve been selected to join a number of talented and skilled artists to participate in the first graphic novel from Swordsfall, called Drift of Dreams. 

What is Swordsfall?

It’s an Afropunk Sci-Fantasy setting! But Swordsfall isn't just a setting for a game, it's a world. It's a dive into pre-colonial Africa for rich lore you've never heard of before. It's an exploration into a world where most of the faces are dark yet aren’t constrained to one corner of the globe. It's a world where women hold power equal to men and the merit of one’s soul is what propels them through life. It's a world where spirits aren't to be feared, instead they are to be embraced. In a time where we know that representation matters, this project is an effort to add to that spirit in the way I know best. Narrative fiction in the nerdiest of flavors.

The Kickstarter for Drift of Dreams opens July 16th and asks the question: What are the dreams of Tikor?

THE KICKSTARTER IS NOW LIVE!!!! 

I'm not sure how this African-inspired table rpg setting @swordsfall has virtually no presence on Tumblr, but it looks great!

In addition to the World Anvil information, they had a very successful Kickstarter for the art & setting book too!