Though the vampire is a global phenomenon, the Western canon’s depiction has come to dominate contemporary mythology and pop culture. Black people have profoundly informed white culture, often as white-mediated objects of entertainment such as the grotesque display of Sarah Baartman, minstrel shows, and the Mandingo myth. Expressions of Black creativity and community such as Jazz Age cool, rap, or Black Twitter have also fascinated white audiences. It doesn’t include the things that are required in the white canon, such as exclusivity, money, and power. Instead of being a hollow echo via a white creator’s interpretation, their experience is a rich and complete element of the story, ultimately making it more dynamic.