The American Society of Magical Negroes, also known as ASMN, is an organization that focuses on promoting the rights and representation of magical negro characters in American literature and media. The term "magical negro" was coined by filmmaker Spike Lee in the early 2000s to describe a recurring archetype in which black characters possess supernatural abilities and often exist solely to serve and support white protagonists. The ASMN aims to shed light on the problematic nature of this narrative trope and advocate for more authentic and diverse portrayals of black characters in popular culture. They argue that the magical negro trope perpetuates harmful stereotypes and fails to explore the complexities and individuality of black characters. Through various initiatives, the organization seeks to raise awareness about the impact of these stereotypes on African American communities and advocate for more inclusive storytelling. This includes supporting and promoting works by black creators that challenge and subvert the magical negro trope.
Chaque fois qu'un ou plusieurs monstres de … Chaque fois qu'un ou plusieurs monstres de Type Magicien sur le Terrain sont détruits face recto, placez 1 Compteur Magie sur cette carte (max. 4). Vous pouvez envoyer cette carte et 1 monstre de Type Magicien face recto que vous contrôlez au Cimetière ; piochez 1 carte pour chaque Compteur Magie qui était sur cette carte. Compteur Magie qui était sur cette carte. +
Du kannst diese Karte und 1 offenes Monster vom Typ Hexer, das du kontrollierst, auf den Friedhof legen; ziehe 1 Karte für jede Zauberzählmarke, die auf dieser Karte lag. If you re planning on using a Deck like Monarchs, which has about 6-7 monsters that need to be Tribute Summoned, you ll want to have a lower Level monster on your side of the field all the time.
This includes supporting and promoting works by black creators that challenge and subvert the magical negro trope. The ASMN also hosts workshops, panels, and discussions to educate both industry professionals and the general public about the importance of accurate representation. By highlighting the negative effects of the magical negro stereotype, they hope to encourage media creators to move away from these tropes and create more authentic and well-rounded characters.
Mirror Magic Master of the Ice Barrier is incredible
You can Tribute 1 other Effect Monster; you cannot Special Summon monsters from the Extra Deck for the rest of this turn, except WATER Synchro Monsters, also Special Summon up to 3 "Ice Barrier Tokens" (Aqua/WATER/Level 1/ATK 0/DEF 0), and if you do, increase this card's Level by the same number. If this card is sent to the GY: You can add 1 of your "Ice Barrier" cards that is banished or in your Deck to your hand, except "Mirror Magic Master of the Ice Barrier". You can only use each effect of "Mirror Magic Master of the Ice Barrier" once per turn.
I've seen a lot of people both here and on twitter talk about Lancea and Georgius (for very good reason, mind you), but I'm not seeing nearly the same amount of hype for MMM, so here is why this card is absolutely insane:
1) The Coral Archethys line
Hand: Revealer+ any 4 cards.
1. Normal Revealer 2. Activate Revealer, discard for cost, summon Hexa 3. Hexa eff, send MMM 4. Mmm gy effect, search Speaker 5. SS Speaker 6. Overlay Speaker and Revealer into Bahamut Shark 7. Bahamut detatch speaker, SS Toadally Awesome 8. Link Bahamut and Hexa into Marincess Coral Anemone 9. Anemone SS MMM from GY 10. MMM tribute Anemone to summon 3 tokens and become level 5 11. Synchro MMM and a token into Coral Dragon 12. Banish Speaker to summon 1 more token 13. Synchro all tokens and Coral Dragon into Ravenous Crocodragon Archethys 14. CL1 Archethys, CL2 Coral Dragon.
This will let you draw 4, leaving you with seven cards in hand, with an omni negate (Toad) and a pop as long as you keep 2 cards in hand (Archethys). Depending on the draws, you will either get hand traps or extenders (Ran Aegirine, Georgius + Freezing chains or Tremora, etc.) to make your synchro 10s (Lancea, Chengying, Gymir Aegirine).
2) Chain Blocking
It was not something the archetype could do before. You normaled Revealer and prayed that they did not have handtraps, not only because you might not have extenders in hand, but because you went into a massive minus if that happened. Now, MMM enables chain blocking with and ANY of these cards:
1. Revealer: Normal and activate Revealer, discarding MMM for cost. CL1 Revealer, CL2 MMM. The opponent, with an Ash in hand, is now forced to either Ash MMM or not ash anything. If they have Imperm/Veiler, they will stop Revealer, but not MMM. If they have both, then well huh, shit.
2. Ran Aegirine: Ran eff to SS herself and a token, discarding MMM. CL1 Ran, CL2 MMM.
3. Winds over the Ice Barrier: Normal MMM, tribute it for Winds to get yourself any level 4 IB. CL1 Winds, CL2 MMM.
4. Trishula: Simply use your MMM on field to synchro into either of the Trishulas. CL1 Trishula, CL2 MMM.
3) Winds Over the Ice Barrier tokens
Use MMM's to make tokens and tribute them all to get access to any Lvl 4 you IB in spades. More of a niche play, but more than possible with the consistency boost the deck got.
4) Access to ANY generic Water synchro in the game
Level modulation + token generating=good stuff. Big shock.
Dragite, white auras, Chengying, Gymir Aegirine, literally go crazy, go stupid.
This card has given the archetype an amount of flexibility that it previously could only dream of, and I wish people talked about it and explored it more.
It’s safe to say that monsters win games in the Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG. Having many powerful monsters in your Deck is a good thing, but how many is too many? Sometimes, you might have too many monsters in your Deck, or lots of monsters that are hard to Summon, and getting the right balance of Monster Cards in your Deck is one of the first things that many players learn to do.
In addition, the organization works to support and uplift black artists and storytellers, providing resources and platforms for them to showcase their work. They believe that by empowering black voices, they can contribute to a more inclusive and representative media landscape. The American Society of Magical Negroes recognizes that progress takes time and effort. However, they are dedicated to advocating for change and pushing for a more equal and diverse representation in American literature and media. Their work ultimately aims to challenge existing stereotypes and create a more inclusive and authentic depiction of black characters in popular culture..
Reviews for "The American Society of Magical Negroes: Serving as an Unlikely Hero"
- John - 2/5 stars - I was really disappointed with "The American Society of Magical Negroes". The concept seemed promising: exploring the role of magical black characters in literature and society. However, the execution fell flat. The writing lacked depth and failed to fully develop the ideas it presented. The characters felt one-dimensional, and the plot was predictable. Overall, it was a missed opportunity to explore an important topic in a meaningful way.
- Sarah - 3/5 stars - While "The American Society of Magical Negroes" had an interesting premise, I found the pacing to be off. The story dragged in some parts and rushed through others, making it difficult to fully engage with the characters and their journeys. Additionally, the narrative voice felt inconsistent, which made it hard to connect with the story. There were moments of brilliance, but overall, it lacked the cohesion and polish needed to make it a truly impactful read.
- David - 2.5/5 stars - Despite the intriguing title, "The American Society of Magical Negroes" failed to deliver on its promise. The storyline was convoluted and confusing, and the constant shifts in perspective made it difficult to follow. The writing style also didn't resonate with me, as it often veered into unnecessary tangents and lacked clarity. I appreciate the attempt to explore racial themes, but the execution left much to be desired. Overall, I found it to be a disappointing read.