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10 Great Black Photographers
Black Girls Code Addresses Diversity Problems in the Tech Industry
Can Pinterest’s New Initiative Really Tackle the Diversity Issue That Plagues the Tech Industry?
See How Renewable Energy is Quietly Killing The Climate Change Fossil Fuel Coal in South Africa
6 Amazing DSLR Cameras for Photographers and Filmmakers That Won’t Break the Bank
10 Female Horror Writers Worth Checking Out
African Billionaire Tony Elumelu Delivers Insightful Message to New Entrepreneurs
8 Famous Black Chefs From the Past and Present
6 Black Archaeologists and Anthropologists You Should Know About
Chicago Could Become a Black Tech Global Headquarters
Past and Present: 6 Astounding Black Chemists You Should Know
New PlayStation 4 Will Add 1TB of Storage to Already Powerful System
5 Small Business Grants That Could Take Your Business To The Next Level
The Convergence of IT and Tech Gadgets Is Poised to Vastly Change Health Care for the Masses; This Is How
5 Female Engineers Who Are Smashing it in Their Field
5 Fascinating Reasons Black Investors Should Embrace Bitcoin
Tech Expert Dara Wilson Gives Her Fascinating Insight About Working at Google as a Black Woman
This Video Takes a Serious Look at How Automation Will Lead to Robots Taking All Human Jobs
10 Biggest Black Corporate Executives You Probably Don’t Know About
Did Drake Dump Jay Z’s TIDAL for Apple?
GoPro’s CEO Gives an Intriguing Answer to Why His Company Is the Leading Tech in the Video Space
What Akon Is Doing to Change the Course of Energy Needs in Africa Is Truly Amazing
5 Notable Signs You Are Addicted to Gaming
5 Interesting Reasons People Give for Hating Educated Black People
Can This New Initiative Spark the Next Generation of Black Male Entrepreneurs?
This Just Might Be the ‘Safest Bike Ever’ Devised, But Will It See Commercial Success?
Eggplants Are Officially Too Naughty for Instagram’s Emoji Search
EBay’s Small Bump in Diversity Marks a Long Road Ahead in Tech
8 Major Athletes Who Are Also Huge Blerds
These Innovators Have Cut the Old-School Bike in Half, and the Result Is Mind-Blowingly Fun
5 Incredibly Exciting Architects From Africa You Should Get to Know
See How This Innovative Use of Drones Could Help Preserve the Endangered Species of Rhinos
Tristan Walker Explains Why He Left Foursquare To Create Products For Black People
7 Successful Black Celebrities Who Overcame Learning Disabilities
9 Books Black Entrepreneurs Should Read If They Want to Unlock the Secrets to Success
Remembering the Legendary Dr. Levi Watkins Jr.: A Medical Pioneer Who Helped Change the Face of Medicine
5 Reasons Atlanta Is the New Hotbed for the Entertainment Industry
Neil deGrasse Tyson: ‘It Would Be Really Cool if There Were More Visual Thinkers in the World’
As Social Media Grows in Popularity, So Do Cyberattacks That Could Potentially End in Tragedy
Networking in Cyberspace: Accepting LinkedIn Invitations From Strangers Comes With Potential Reward, Greater Risks
Is What This Man Saying About Agricultural Innovation In Africa The Key To Feeding The 9 Billion People In The World?
Diverse Emojis Finally Arrive and Black Twitter Couldn’t Be Any Happier
International Space Apps Challenge Puts ‘Citizen Scientists’ to the Test
Funding and Fear: Two Gatekeepers Barring Black Tech Startup Founders From Entering Silicon Valley
Can Chadwick Boseman Be the First Major Black Marvel Superstar With ‘Black Panther’?
6 Little-Known Facts About Blacks in Gaming
Amazon Expands Into Home Services Market, Solidifying Its Position as the Company That Just Keeps Growing
6 Tech Giants That Signed Fat Checks to Help Black Students in STEM but Still Lack Diversity in Their Own Companies
FCC Sees First Major Net Neutrality Challenges With Two Lawsuits Accusing the Agency of Overstepping Its Boundaries
5 of the Richest Black Business People In America You’ve Probably Never Heard Of
Teen Sexters Lured Into a False Sense of Security by Popular Private Messaging Apps
7 Top Tier US Cities For Young Black Entrepreneurs
The Digital Age May Not Be the Utopia Millennials Thought It Would Be
SXSW Interactive Reminds Young Blerds of the Racial Disparities Facing Black People in Tech
Should Blerds Have to Justify Their Lifestyle to Fit in With Pop Culture?
This Simple Tech Has the Potential to Change the Way Music Is Created
Why It’s Important to Develop Your Personal Brand
‘She Leads Africa’ Gives Female Entrepreneurs the Resources They Need to Spark Change
10 Black Voice Actors You Didn’t Know Were Behind Some of TV’s Most Popular Animated Characters
President Obama Announces Plan to Boost Middle-Class Economics Through TechHire Initiative
11 Black Entrepreneurs Who Made It to Forbes’ 2015 Billionaires List
5 Reasons Why ‘I Have Nothing to Hide’ Is the Wrong Way to Think About Surveillance and Privacy
Michelle Rodriguez Made Some Controversial Comments — and She Left a Few Things Out
Neil deGrasse Tyson Makes a Compelling Argument on Why It’s More Important to Have ‘Scientifically Literate Adults’ Than Kids
10 Top Powerful Black People on Wall Street You Should Know
5 Things That Will Lead to More Women Thriving in Science
Young Math Prodigy Enrolled in University at the Age of 10, Crushing Stereotypes About Black People in STEM
HBCUs Are on Track to Becoming Major Creative, Innovative Centers for Young Black Minds
The White House Brings Back ‘We the Geeks’ Series to Celebrate Black Talent in STEM
8 Professional Organizations You Should Consider Joining If You’re a Blerd
Is 3-D-Printed Food Really the Way of the Future?
10 Extraordinary Black Pioneers Who Have Received a Nobel Prize
10 Exceptional Black Women Who Are Changing the Face of Tech
6 Ways To Create A Better Environment For Your Kids To Thrive
Nigeria’s Largest E-Commerce Startups Show Signs of an Imminent Digital Boom in the Country
10 of the Greatest Black TV Nerds of All Time
Coolest Astronaut in Cyberspace: Viral Sensation Leland Melvin Lists Embracing Failure and Erasing Boundaries as the Keys to Success
Tech Guru in Ghana Conquers Cerebral Palsy to Become One of the Most Influential African Women in STEM
The Importance of Knowing How and Why Black History Matters
Young Black Entrepreneur Launches New Site to Help Atlanta Job Seekers Find the Positions They Desire
Government Mandate Finally Makes Unlocking Your Cellphone Through a Carrier Easy and Convenient
#28DaysofBlackCosplay — A New Movement All Black Nerds Should Follow
‘The Nightly Show With Larry Wilmore’ Offers up Laughs — and Sincerity
Samsung Privacy Policy Sparks Concerns That Smart TV Could Be Eavesdropping on Consumers
6 Things Companies Must Consider When Diversifying Their Workforce
Collaboration Over Competition: Young Entrepreneur Uses Partnerships to Launch Major YouTube Network
Cybercriminals Put Unusual Twist on Spyware Scam by Utilizing In-Game Voice App
5 Things About Video Games Some Nerds Wish They Could Eliminate
Neil DeGrasse Tyson Makes a Compelling Case on Why Going to Mars Is Such a Big Deal
One Girl’s Journey of Learning to Embrace Her ‘Nerdiness’
After Revealing Its Own Diversity Issues, Tech Giant Google Gives $775,000 to a Diversity-Boosting Nonprofit
Watch How This Company Is Connecting Tech and Babies in the Most Interesting Way
8 Apps You’ll Need to Make the Most Out of Your Super Bowl Experience
Atlanta Continues Mission to Become Startup Hub With New Incubator for Women Entrepreneurs in the Historic Flatiron Building
The Importance of Representing Black History Icons in Comic Books
These Smart Home Products Are Not Only Mind-Blowing but You’ll Actually Want Them in Your Own Home
Youth for Technology’s New Program Uses 3-D Printing to Get Girls in Africa Interested in STEM
How Larry Wilmore’s Program Is Diversifying Nightly Talk Shows
For The Dark-Skinned Girls Who Were Never Casted For The Role Of X-Men’s Storm
5 Games You Play Today But May Not Have Known Their African Origins
Nerd — The Other ‘N’ Word That Has Scarred Too Many Young Black Kids
Lack of Black Representation in the Green Community
For a Cool $1 Million, This Company Can Turn You Into a Real-Life Iron Man
Combating Racism With Coding: Van Jones Discusses Teaching 100,000 Low-Income Kids How to Code
7 Hip-Hop Lyrics That Could Actually Teach You A Lot About Entrepreneurship
Blerds’ Big Holiday Weekend: Black Comic Book Festivals – on Both Coasts – to Bring Creators and Fans Together
New Study Finds That Computers May Know Us Better Than Our Friends and Family
Starting With the Youth: iUrban Teen Tackles Tech’s Diversity Problem at Its Core
How Hardcore Gamers Can Maneuver Between Real World and Gaming Gun Violence
3 Comics with Black Female Protagonists Who Deal with Real-Life Issues
8 Black Techies Every Blerd Should Follow on Twitter
5 Black Artists Using Music To Inspire And Tackle Important Social Issues That You Should Know
8 Ways Blerds Can Have More of a Presence in Silicon Valley
5 Interesting Things Black Nerds Want to See and Not See In 2015 (And You May Even Agree)
A Blerd Reflects on the Social Issues of 2014
Intel CEO Launches a $300 Million Initiative as He Declares War on Lack of Diversity in Silicon Valley
This Video Raises Some Very Serious Questions About How Drones Will Be Implemented Over the Next Few Years
Black Theoretical Physicist Ronald Mallett’s Quest to Build the First Time Travel Machine
After Eric Garner Grand Jury Decision, Activist and WITNESS Founder Urges the Nation Not to Give Up On Video Evidence Just Yet
The 5 Best Available Smartphones For Mobile Gamers
Can Apple Pass Android as a Gaming Platform in 2015?
Watch Blerd Marques Brownlee Create the Impossible Dream of a Perfect Smartphone
7 Jobs That the Internet Killed
An Open Letter to All Blerds
This Awesome Power Kids Program Prepares Young African Minds to Solve Nigeria’s Energy Problems
5 Issues with the Latest Release of ‘The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies’
Xbox Live, PlayStation Hackers Ruin Christmas For Many Gamers After Shutting Down Network
Watch the Amazing Story of This Young Man Striving to Become the Youngest Black Chess Grandmaster
DC Comics Casting of Viola Davis as Amanda Waller Is Exciting
5 Unexpected Ways Gaming Can Enhance Real-Life Skills
Love Black Speculative Fiction? 4 Good Reads of 2014
How the World Could Be a Better Place if Harry Potter or His Friends Were Black
As Tech Industry Battles a Serious Diversity Problem, DigitalUndivided Brings Much Needed Urban Population to Tech Space
10 Really Cool Classic Movie Trailers For Sci-Fi Lovers
8 Top Technology Jobs You Should Anticipate in the Coming Year
6 Best Video Game Controllers Of All Time That Changed Gaming Forever
BioWare Continues to Make Great Games With ‘Dragon Age: Inquisition’
5 Incredibly Insulting Defenses of Nerd Racism
10 Black Science Fiction Authors Everyone Should Know
10 Awesome Anime, Video Game Cosplay Ideas for Female Blerds
Game of Thrones: Iron From Ice Review
This Innovative and Ambitious Underground City Looks Like Something from a Sci-Fi Movie
‘Legend of the Mantamaji: Book Two’ — A Book Every Blerd Should Read
7 Black Celebrities You Many Not Have Known Were Serious Gamers
This Countertop Garden Is So Innovative It Will Revolutionize the Way People Grow Food at Home
How the Gaming Community Can Provide an Outlet to an ‘Outsider’
Dr. Mae Jemison Beautifully Explains How She Achieved Her Biggest Dreams
22 Of The Most Amazing African American Entrepreneurs Of All Time
A Black Nerd’s Interactions at Comic Con
Ethnic Diversity in the Dragon Age’s Fantasy World
Stephen Hawking Adds Validity to Fears of Better Artificial Intelligence Marking the ‘End of the Human Race’
5 Advisers to Avoid When Launching a Business
Famed Astrophysicist Neil DeGrasse Tyson Continues Push to Increase Public’s Science Literacy
Astrology or Science? Calculate your Geek Zodiac
You Have To See Black Nerd Comedy’s Review Of The New ‘Star Wars’ Trailer
‘Star Wars’ Actor Has A Simple Message for Critics of Black Stormtrooper: ‘Get used to it’
The Reality: Fantasy Fiction Novels with People of Color Are Difficult to Find in the Local Library
Translating Future Noise: Interview with Producer and Composer King Britt
Self-Proclaimed Blerd Aisha Tyler Reveals Her Struggles With Not Being ‘Black Enough’
South Africa Desperately Needs More Doctors in Rural Areas, Where Patients Are Sickest
7 Naruto Characters We’ll Remember Forever
A Classic Fairy tale With A Delightful Twist – Princeless: Vol 1 & 2 Review
10 of the Best-Paying Jobs For Math Lovers
Lack of Minorities at Tech Conferences Spurs Action
Controversial Neuroscientist Worried That Ever-Expanding Virtual World Could Be Detrimental to Youth’s Future
Is It Important for Women of Color to See Ourselves on the TV Screen? Absolutely!
From Greek Mythology to Life in Washington State, Author Michael G. Munz Sits Down for a Q&A
Blerdology Founder Continues Mission to Empower Young Women Through STEM
Travel Noire: Cultivated Insights from a Global Community of Black Travelers
Media Maverick Brings Headlines From the African Diaspora to Free Thinkers Around the Globe
Philly Celebrates Black Sci-Fi and Afrofuturism Through November with Charity Ball, Film Screenings, Workshops and More
Are Some White People’s Fear of Discussing Race Holding Back Diversity Progress in Silicon Valley?
Are You Ready for the Frightening Possibility of Windowless Airplanes?
Black Pinterest Employee Recalls Silicon Valley’s Apathetic Response to Ferguson
6 Organizations Every Black Nerd Should Know About
12 of the Most Accomplished Black People in Technology
8 Compelling Design Drawings of The Air Umbrella
After Seeing This Truly Innovative Umbrella You Will Be Fascinated At What Else The Future Holds
Aisha Tyler Talks Dirty to the President, Explains Why She’s Always Drinking
11 Black Child Entrepreneurs You Should Know
Watch as the Innovator Who Transformed the Music Industry Speaks On What It Is Like to Be a Black Inventor
Childish Gambino Teams Up with Ubisoft for ‘Far Cry 4’ Trailer – Video
Embracing Your ‘Inner Geek’ Could Change the World
FIFA-Obsessed YouTube Star Earns Millions Playing Video Games
What Is Your Personal Legend? Two Things I Learned From the Book, ‘The Alchemist’
9 Facts You Didn’t Know About Entrepreneurship in Africa
9 Ways to Spot a Fake Nerd
How I Managed the Disappointment of Not Getting on ‘Shark Tank’
9 Ways to Encourage Your Children to Get Involved in Science
Interview With Digital Lifestyle Expert Mario Armstrong: ‘You Are In Control Of Your Destiny’
U.S. Could Face Serious Deficit of Computer Scientists by 2020
5 Things Black Nerds May Have to Deal With Growing Up
Four Black ‘Geniuses’ Included in MacArthur Fellowship Class of 2014
24 African-American Historical Sites You Must Visit
10 Black Angel Investors You Should Know About as a Minority in Tech
5 Reasons Why Young Black Males Should Focus on Tech Fields Instead of Sports Dreams
A Conversation with Danielle Hester, Digital Editor of ArtInFact Magazine
DRIVEN Global Marks First Black-Owned Golf and Beverage Company
12 Stunningly Beautiful Black Female Scientists
A Look Back in History: Joycelyn Elders –The First African-American Surgeon General
Are You a Wannabe or a Real Entrepreneur? 6 Differences Between Those Who Dream and Those Who Act
6 Insults Most Blerds Have Heard at Some Point in Their Lives
5 Reasons Blerds Have Created Their Own Space
7 Black Nerd Events Worth Attending in 2014
Nigeria Has ‘Limitless Opportunities’ for Engineers in Burgeoning Economy
Breaking Barriers: African Women in Tech Industry Continue to Defy Odds
Does Casual Friday Mean Time for Self-Expression?
Networking and Socializing for African-Americans in Corporate America
STEM: How to Get Started, Provide for Your Family and Save the Black Community
Why African-Americans Are Choosing Entrepreneurship Over Corporate America
Minority Report: Young Black Entrepreneurs Create The First Robot Bartender
