Dr. Akil Fletcher
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Dr. Akil Fletcher
@theblackblackmage.bsky.social
Anthropology Ph.D. | Postdoc & Lecturer at Princeton University | Studies Black gaming communities| Gamer | Has probably seen all of your favorite anime
It is the end of an era! For those who didn't know, I am in my last year of my postdoc at Princeton, and I am currently teaching "Gaming Blackness" here for the final time. Yesterday, I had Black Pokémon community leader Michelangelo Hayes come talk about his work with my class as a our final guest!
November 13, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Hey folks, I was lucky enough to be invited onto Ashley ML Guajardo (Brown)'s stream/podcast, The Work Left Behind. If you're free Thursday night at 9 pm EST, feel free to stop by!

Twitch twitch.tv/professor_ashley
YouTube www.youtube.com/@TheResearch...
Spotify open.spotify.com/show/6pATELL...
October 6, 2025 at 6:16 PM
I can not express the immense joy I had conducting research at The Strong Museum of Play. Not only did I get to rummage through the history of video games, but I also beat multiple high scores for Dance Dance Revolution.

For those who can, I recommend visiting the space as soon as you can!
August 15, 2025 at 2:18 PM
As DiGRA 25 comes to a close, I want to thank everyone who took time out of their day to attend our workshop Black and Latine Game Studies: Assemblages of Power.

Big shout out to Carlos Kelly, Regina Mills, and @kishonna.bsky.social for being amazing partners in this project!
July 6, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Not gonna lie. These midnight releases are starting to destroy me... but oh well, it's Mario time!
June 5, 2025 at 4:57 AM
Day 1 of the Global Black Anthro conference in Senegal! #anthropologist #anthropology
May 15, 2025 at 5:37 PM
I always love the games at the Charles de gaulle airport!
May 14, 2025 at 1:39 PM
HOLY SMOKES @MAGFest!!!!!! I am so humbled and honored that so many of you came out to hear me speak! You all gave me life, love, and joy, and I hope you all continue doing amazing things! Ty @JavonOnThePrgm for inviting me!

Now, if you need me, I'll be at the DDR booths!
January 24, 2025 at 10:49 PM
I'm so proud of @javonontheprogram.bsky.social for hosting this great interview with @sonicfox.bsky.social !

Getting to meet a GOAT will never not be awesome!
January 24, 2025 at 6:28 PM