“Review The American Society of Magical Negroes 2024” is a key term used to discuss the novel of the same name by Kacen Callender. The book follows the story of a group of Black American teenagers who are gifted with supernatural abilities and must navigate a world that both fears and reveres them.
The novel explores themes of race, identity, and the power of storytelling. It has been praised for its complex and nuanced portrayal of Black characters and its message of hope and empowerment. The novel has also been credited with helping to raise awareness of the concept of “magical negroes,” a term used to describe Black characters who are portrayed as having supernatural powers and who are often used as a plot device to help white characters.