I was 11 years old the first time I remember seeing a flag at half mast. I was in the 6th grade and it was right after 9/11. Our teacher had to set aside time in class to explain what it meant, that there was a national tragedy, that we should take time to pause, … Continue reading Half-Mast
I first met Ryan, aka Kadesh Flow, freshman year of college in 2007. At the time I decided I needed to get to know him because he was the only other black person I’d met who’s read the Wheel of Time series. We quickly hit it off, generally being blerds before we knew it was … Continue reading Breaking the Glass Ceiling: Kadesh Flow Interview
BLERDcon was a much-needed celebration of diversity in all shapes and sizes. There were cosplayers in wheelchairs, panels on LGBT characters in sci-fi, workshops for making costumes for every body type, and of course, black nerds galore. It was the very definition of a safe space; not something that excludes, but a space that unites by its commitment to respect and tolerance.
I want to start off by saying Pepsi ain’t ish and ain’t never been ish. This is in part because I’m a true Southerner and also 1/16th hood so the only carbonated beverages I deal with are Coke and Faygo. (and Coke can refer to anything that’s not Pepsi or Faygo including Sprite, Dr. Pepper, … Continue reading Pepsi Hosts First Ever #alllivesmatter Block Party
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Duende District Bookstore (@duendedistrict) One of the few things I like about DC is meeting people I would have never encountered in good ole Alabama. It is honestly inspiring being around so many people of color my age who are driven, passionate smart and fighting for … Continue reading Duende District: A Haven for Minority Book Lovers [@duendedistrict]
To start off with a little bit of background, Trevor Noah, aka #africanbae, is widely regarded as one of the last remaining hopes of light skint dudes in America, and is also known for being the host of The Daily Show. His show is satire and often pokes fun at the ridiculousness of politics in … Continue reading Trevor Noah: A Case Study on the Pointlessness of Trying to Cure White Stupidity
Volume 1: The first bad date I am the textbook definition of a late bloomer. It could be due to some combination of my extremely sheltered childhood and my natural obliviousness to social cues, but I didn’t go on my first date until college. (or have a boyfriend, or even my first kiss). And maybe … Continue reading The Tragic Dating Chronicles of a Nerd in the City
I will say that I am writing this on the heels of what was arguably most ridiculous presidential debate of my lifetime. When the subject of race relations came up; it was so narrow and dismal and I wasn’t really pleased with either candidate’s response. Even Hilary’s, though coherent (and constitutional), still only managed to … Continue reading Descendant of Former Slave Gives You First Look at the NMAAHC. You’ll Never Guess Her Reaction (Details inside)
In America’s most recent wave of Nostalgia, Stranger Things is a Netflix original that pays homage to the sometimes cheesy, sometimes outrageous world of 80s sci-fi. If you’re not new to the genre, nothing about the plot of the show will surprise you, but it will definitely hold your attention. Since I … Continue reading My Random Thoughts on Stranger Things
I’ve given you as much time as I can to digest the latest season of OITNB. It was definitely one of the best seasons yet with a story line that felt pointed and strategic. The entire thing was building up to the most tragic tv moment I’ve seen in a while, the death of Poussey. … Continue reading What I learned about #Blacklivesmatter from watching OITNB (contains spoilers)
In case you’ve been living under a rock, a few Days ago Jesse Williams proved both why he is bae and why team light skin continues to prosper despite Drake’s best efforts to smear the reputation of our lighter hued brethren. If you’ve only seen the handful of quotes floating about from his speech, it’s … Continue reading Flawless featuring Jesse Williams
Let’s take a second to talk about our favorite 90’s Tom. No, not that one. This one. The one that introduced us to DBZ and Sailor Moon. The one that launched us into a world of anime we didn’t even know existed. Fast forward to 2016, where it’s now branched off into nearly every … Continue reading Nerdy People of Color
For once, I wanna talk about Beyoncé. Because here we are, the black 90s kids, all grown up. There was Fresh Prince and Fat Albert and A Different World. There was the infamous Tip Drill video and the birth of twerking. There was our shared culture: grandmas doling out love and good cooking but god help you if … Continue reading Formation
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