The Magical Negro rested his red cane on his shoulder and leisurely strolled into the forest to see if he could find him some hobbits, castles, dragons, princesses, and all that other shit.

Nnedi Okorafor
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The Magical Negro is a term that refers to a supporting character in the works of authors and artists that were influenced by African American culture. The term first appeared in the 1960s and describes characters like Martin Luther King, Jr., in the work of Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Pearl Bailey. The Magical Negro is most often used in literature, but also appears in television shows, films, and even in music.

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