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Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge

The Disneyland attraction was officially made part of Star Wars mythology in the 2019 novel Galaxy’s Edge: Black Spire and captures the essence of what life is like on the outskirts of the galaxy.

Geek History

Kenneth Arnold and the First Flying Saucer

Kenneth Arnold reported the first documented UFO sighting on June 24, 1947, while traveling past Mount Rainier near Seattle, giving rise to the phrase “flying saucers” in the process.

Geek Charity and Activism

Politics for the Love of Fandom

In her 2019 book, communications professor Ashley Hinck explores the twenty-first century trend of Geek Culture fandoms being utilized for charity, social activism and civic engagement.

#ReleaseTheSnyderCut

Black Panther Challenge

Gaaays in Spaaace

Avatar Activism

Superman Is An Immigrant

Fandom Acts of Kindness