Discovering ‘Across The Spider-Verse’ From a Black Expat’s Perspective
"Across The Spiderverse" strikes a deeply personal chord, highlighting relatable themes of isolation, connection, and identity. As a Black expat and teacher in Korea, I found the expanded relationship between Miles and his mother Rio incredibly touching. This cinematic masterpiece
Historical Racism in Geek Culture – THE PRIVILEGE OF PLAY
The Privilege of Play charts a path toward understanding the deeply rooted structural obstacles that have stymied a more inclusive community, and finally considers how digital technology has created the conditions for a new and more diverse generation of geeks
Google Honors Jerry Lawson: Videogame Pioneer and Blerd
Jerry Lawson was a pioneering figure in the world of video game technology and engineering and one of the godfathers of gaming. He was born in Brooklyn, New York in 1940. Lawson was fascinated by electronics and technology from a
What is a blerd and what does blerd mean?
Blerd is simply shorthand for black nerd (black + nerd = blerd). Blerd describes people of color who enjoy things nerdy and geek regardless of gender, skin tone, sexuality, etc. The team at Blerd was surprised at not only how
Blerds In Board Gaming Interview with Colorway Game Labs
Blerd Gaming interviews Omari Akil (designer of Rap Godz, Hoop Godz, and the Fresh Prince game) with Colorway Game Labs (Formerly Known as Board Game Brothas) about being a blerd in the board gaming industry.
Black Excellence in Game Development – Playtra Games
Playtra is an independent, Black-owned game studio based in London. They are on a mission to create games that define a generation.
Black Excellence in Game Development – Decoy Games
Decoy Games, a remarkable video game development company, was founded by two brothers with no prior professional game development experience. Additionally, the brothers are Black men operating in a predominantly White space.
Protectors of Wakanda: A History and Training Manual For The Dora Milaje
Learn what it takes to become a member of the Dora Milaje—Wakanda’s elite, all-female guard—with PROTECTORS OF WAKANDA, the exclusive in-world history and training manual.
Black Excellence in Apex Legends – Blerd Gaming
Apex Legends does a great job of emphasizing representation in video game characters. Check out how Respawn has demonstrated Black Excellence in their popular battle royale game.
Black History Month + Blerd Culture
In celebration of Black History Month, we asked over 30 Blerds: Black History Month + Blerd Culture
