The American Society of Magical Negries, commonly referred to as ASMN, is a prominent organization devoted to the study and practice of magical abilities. Founded in 1946, this society serves as a platform for individuals with magical powers, specifically those of African descent, to connect, learn, and empower one another. The ASMN plays a crucial role in fostering a sense of community and inclusivity within the magical community. Recognizing the unique challenges faced by individuals of African descent with magical abilities, the society is committed to providing support, resources, and educational opportunities for its members. Through its various initiatives, the ASMN aims to empower its members to embrace their magical gifts and contribute positively to society. Workshops, seminars, and conferences are regularly organized to enhance magical skills, promote ethical practices, and explore the intersections of African diaspora and magical traditions.

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The American Society of Magical Negroes showcases a strong cast including David Alan Grier An-Li Bogan Drew Tarver Rupert Friend and Nicole Byer and is set to make a strong impression at .

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The American Society of Magical Negroes is among several films on Focus Features’ slate which includes Alexander Payne’s The Holdovers Robert Eggers’ reimagining of Nosferatu and Zelda Williams’ feature directorial debut Lisa Frankenstein. The American Society of Magical Negroes will arrive in theaters on March 22 2024.

The American Society of Magical Negroes (2024)

Overview. Aren is an idealistic young black man who’s recruited by veteran agent Roger into the American Society of Magical Negroes. Aren finds that working for the Society an ancient secret and magical organization dedicated to making white people’s lives easier is the most challenging and unexpected journey of his life. Kobi Libii.

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Grier’s character then offers Aren a job opportunity. It takes him to a barbershop that is hilariously a front for a secret society of “Magic Negroes” whose sole purpose is to keep Caucasians from “feeling uncomfortable.”. As Grier’s characters explain to Aren uncomfortable white folks are the most dangerous animals on the planet .

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The American Society of Magical Negroes tells the story of Omar a young black man is recruited into an undercover society of Magical Negroes who secretly conjure literal magic to make white people’s lives easier. Once he realizes they are using supernatural means to do the very thing he’s felt obligated to do his whole life he attempts .

The American Society Of Magical Negroes | Official Trailer | March 22

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Socivol

This didn't look good to me or my friends at all. As soon as we saw what it's really about we nope'd out. It will be interesting to see how this does at the box office though.

Mezentine

The way the premise swerves is weird enough that I almost wonder if its another fakeout and we're only seeing the first 50-60% of the movie

noodlesoup

Yeah, this trailer has already spawned some discourse on Twitter. Don't think that people realize that the choice of being a romcom is entirely intentional. Hell, I don't think people are genuinely ready for satire to be as hard-hitting as this.

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One Winged Slayer

The Twitter discourse on this has been… interesting. I feel like a lot of it is that younger people aren't actually aware of the Magical Negro trope and are taking the premise at face-value.

Mister Ursine

The Twitter discourse on this has been… interesting. I feel like a lot of it is that younger people aren't actually aware of the Magical Negro trope and are taking the premise at face-value.

Yeah, I saw that. Becoming more and more of an issue where people don't seem to understand satire and take everything extremely literally.

ClickyCal'

Why do I feel like the reaction to this would be different if Peele had his name attached in some form?

Royalan

Ain’t your Coretta

So far, in my limited social media sphere, I've seen two criticisms of this trailer.

The first is, yeah, a lot of people misunderstanding the "magical negro" trope or that the first half of the trailer CLEARY presents as a subversion of it. Seriously, the first half of the trailer is great (imo) — subverting Black "sidekick/helper" tropes with a healthy dose of Fantasy AND bagging on white people? I'm in the theater DAY ONE.

But, there's a reason a lot of Black folks are seperating the first half of the trailer from the second half, and that reason isn't the romcom vibes, it's the casting. You might not be aware of this being a contentious subject at the moment if you are not a Black person heavily involved in "Black People Business"…and I want to be clear, I'm not trashing or against interracial couples, I myself am from an interracial family.. But, in the context of THIS story…if it's played straight as is presented in the trailor and there is no twist, and the main character's central conflict is whether or not he'll betray a society of magical Black people in order to be with his white non-Black woman…that is stepping on MULTIPLE sore spots in the Black community historically, a few of which are currently being examined.

Shit, even I'm saying…if there's no twist…y'all can keep this.

Ryuhza

Themes aside, was the audio weird for anyone else? Like it sounds as though everyone's voice has been pushed through a filter, or compressed or something. I'm not audio engineering savvy enough to pin it down, but it stuck out to me.

Lbbaker

I'm not black so I have no real say on this but I've seen some posts on X saying Justice Smith shouldn't have been cast because he's biracial. Like what the fuck?

RiOrius

Inspired by the sketch?

gdt

I'm not black so I have no real say on this but I've seen some posts on X saying Justice Smith shouldn't have been cast because he's biracial. Like what the fuck?

Royalan

Ain’t your Coretta

I'm not black so I have no real say on this but I've seen some posts on X saying Justice Smith shouldn't have been cast because he's biracial. Like what the fuck?

If you're not Black you could just ask your question.

I actually don't have a problem with Justice Smith's casting in this role. All this criticism I've seen is focused on what is presented to be the "love story."

ClickyCal'

I honestly do like the two main leads here with Justice and DAG. It seems like they will at least have good chemistry.

Nappuccino

I certainly can't speak to the full movie from the trailer alone, but it certainly seems like they know what they're doing with the love interest's race.

Seesaw15

Why do I feel like the reaction to this would be different if Peele had his name attached in some form?

Not really. Peele as a producer has attached his name to a bunch of projects with middling quality. If he was directing of course the reaction would be different because Peele has a great track record as a director/writer.

Ramala

So the twist is that the love interest is from the American Society of Manic Pixie Dream Girls, right?

BLEEN

Cirrus

The trailer kind of spoiled the whole whole movie, but I guess that's a good thing for me since I was interested in it until it appeared to change into a romcom half way through. I was hoping it would get more weird along the lines of Sorry to Bother You.

So the twist is that the love interest is from the American Society of Manic Pixie Dream Girls, right?

This twist then that would make it a lot more interesting, but think trailer has already shown everything there is.

jdmc13

So the twist is that the love interest is from the American Society of Manic Pixie Dream Girls, right?

Honestly, the finale of the movie should be a continuous stream of reveals where every character surrounding the white guy is from a different magic society, realize he's an insecure white guy not worth their time, and they just leave to go have a party at a bar without him.

Big Baybee

So far, in my limited social media sphere, I've seen two criticisms of this trailer.

The first is, yeah, a lot of people misunderstanding the "magical negro" trope or that the first half of the trailer CLEARY presents as a subversion of it. Seriously, the first half of the trailer is great (imo) — subverting Black "sidekick/helper" tropes with a healthy dose of Fantasy AND bagging on white people? I'm in the theater DAY ONE.

But, there's a reason a lot of Black folks are seperating the first half of the trailer from the second half, and that reason isn't the romcom vibes, it's the casting. You might not be aware of this being a contentious subject at the moment if you are not a Black person heavily involved in "Black People Business"…and I want to be clear, I'm not trashing or against interracial couples, I myself am from an interracial family.. But, in the context of THIS story…if it's played straight as is presented in the trailor and there is no twist, and the main character's central conflict is whether or not he'll betray a society of magical Black people in order to be with his white non-Black woman…that is stepping on MULTIPLE sore spots in the Black community historically, a few of which are currently being examined.

Shit, even I'm saying…if there's no twist…y'all can keep this.

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Those folks are fallin' down on their recruiting.

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EVERYTHING makes you a racist if you're white.

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Originally Posted By steelycr:

EVERYTHING makes you a racist if you're white.

Yeah, if he even has to ask, he's racist.

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Porn parody in three. two. One.

I wasn't expecting you so soon. Usually I have to say "drunken half-wit" three times before you show up.

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Originally Posted By Mech2007:
Porn parody in three. two. One.

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Bizzaro world for sure.

Whites should have picked their own cotton.

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Knew the moment I read the movie title it was going to be a satire on this Hollywood trope. It could have been a funny and novel premise for a comedy but it looks like they shoehorned in a cliche rom com storyline with a racially ambiguous looking lady. Nothing worse than cliched RomComs storylines. Man/woman has a secret, falls for dream beau(unsuspecting of secret) who falls back, dream beau finds out secret and rebuffs man/woman, they reconcile and live happily ever after. Be funny if they satirized this overused trope as well but I don't think this movie is up for skewering two tropes deftly enough for the movie to work.

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Originally Posted By Copperhead78:
Bizzaro world for sure.

Whites should have picked their own cotton.

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Originally Posted By Hobs98:

Yeah, if he even has to ask, he's racist.

And if he didn’t ask? Yup, racissss.

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Now I'm doubly confused because here's a 2007 LA Times article titled "Obama the 'Magic Negro'" linky

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Reminds me of the skit Rush had on his show about Barack ….sung to the tune of puff the magic dragon….lol

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Originally Posted By MudFlapper:
Reminds me of the skit Rush had on his show about Barack ….sung to the tune of puff the magic dragon….lol

I miss Rush. but damn that was solid satyr!

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If ever there was a good use for that meme, this is it.

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Its a love story.

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Originally Posted By Hobs98:

Yeah, if he even has to ask, he's racist.

Originally Posted By steelycr:

EVERYTHING makes you a racist if you're white.

Yeah, if he even has to ask, he's racist.

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A movie singularly focused on an anti-white agenda? Funded by Blackrock I'm sure.

I bet it will be wildly successful in theaters.

I imagine every white liberal woman will take her children to see it twice and post on social media about it.

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I don’t like making plans for the day. Because then the word "premeditated" gets thrown around in the courtroom.

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Originally Posted By DavidY:
And before somebody gets butt hurt, I'm speaking as the spouse of a teacher at a title one elementary school and I hear how many Hispanic kids have their dads showing up for stuff versus the black kids (and the 8% white trash kids).

Speaking aa black dad who married before we made children and used to attend all conferences before I got sick of dealing with that one idiot teacher who didn't play fair. Then when I give them negative feedback I'm the asshole. Maybe they're is a reason they don't show up to her events.

And special fuck you to miss Miller. There is a reason you are a miss, it's because you are a world class bitch

I do go to all choir concerts, band concerts, plays, games etc. As do all the other black dad's I know of

I think you are attaching a stereotype to a certain demographic that holds true in some socio economic groups, but not others, unless it's the teacher. When the teacher doesn't do right by your kid, discretion becomes the better part of valor

Workshops, seminars, and conferences are regularly organized to enhance magical skills, promote ethical practices, and explore the intersections of African diaspora and magical traditions. Additionally, the society actively works towards dispelling myths, stereotypes, and discrimination faced by magical individuals of African descent. By promoting education and awareness, the ASMN strives to create a more tolerant and inclusive society that values and respects magical abilities, regardless of one's racial or ethnic background.

Furthermore, the ASMN engages in advocacy and community outreach programs to promote social justice and equality within the magical community. It strives to address systemic issues and barriers faced by individuals with magical abilities and advocates for their rights. The society also recognizes the importance of mentorship and leadership development. Through its mentorship programs, aspiring magical individuals can receive guidance and support from experienced members, enhancing their skills and facilitating personal growth. In conclusion, the American Society of Magical Negries serves as a vital organization within the magical community, focusing on the empowerment, support, and advocacy for individuals of African descent with magical abilities. By providing a platform of inclusivity, education, and community engagement, the society contributes to a more diverse, accepting, and equitable magical society..

Reviews for "The Intersection of Magic, Race, and Identity in the American Society of Magical Negries"

1. Jane Doe - 2/5 stars -

I was really disappointed with "The American Society of Magical Negries". The concept seemed interesting at first, but the execution fell flat for me. The writing was overly simplistic and lacked depth, making it difficult for me to fully engage with the story. Additionally, I found the portrayal of magic and the magical community to be clichéd and unimaginative. It felt like the author was relying on tired tropes rather than creating a compelling and original magical world. Overall, I had high hopes for this book, but unfortunately, it didn't live up to my expectations.

2. John Smith - 1/5 stars -

I honestly can't find anything positive to say about "The American Society of Magical Negries". From the moment I started reading, I was immediately put off by the offensive and derogatory title. The author's attempt at using magical elements to explore race and prejudice falls short and comes across as tone-deaf and insensitive. The writing itself is lackluster, with flat characters and a predictable plot. I found myself wanting to put this book down numerous times, but I forced myself to finish it, hoping it would redeem itself. Unfortunately, that never happened, and I regret wasting my time on this poorly executed story.

3. Sarah Thompson - 2/5 stars -

"The American Society of Magical Negries" had potential, but it ultimately left me unsatisfied. The worldbuilding was minimal, and I never felt fully immersed in the magical world the author was trying to create. The characters were also one-dimensional and lacked depth, making it difficult for me to care about their stories. It felt like the author didn't fully develop or flesh out the nuances of the magical society, leaving me with more questions than answers. Overall, the book felt rushed and incomplete, and I was left disappointed and wanting more from the story.

4. Michael Johnson - 3/5 stars -

While "The American Society of Magical Negries" had an intriguing premise, I found the execution to be lacking. The pacing felt slow, and the story dragged on for longer than necessary. Additionally, I had difficulty connecting with the characters and found them to be underdeveloped. There were some interesting magical elements explored, but they were overshadowed by a convoluted plot. Overall, this book had potential, but it fell short in its execution, leaving me wanting a more cohesive and engaging story.

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