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11 Black Male Directors Besides Spike Lee Who Have Established A Respectable Career Behind The Camera
10 of The Greatest Black Superheroes Of All Time
More Than Black Panther – 9 More Black Superheroes Who Deserve to Be On The Big Screen
5 Offensive Stereotypes Reinforced by Video Games That Need to End
A New Wave of Black Filmmaking: Experimental and Black Speculative Indie Films
11 of the Best Black Characters From Popular Sci-Fi and Horror Films
6 Major Black ‘Star Trek’ Characters Who Were Scene Stealers
7 Black Women Science Fiction Writers Everyone Should Know
DIY Musician Gathers Sounds From the Past to Create Soundscapes for the Future
5 African-Americans Making an Impact in The Video Game Industry
8 Black Superheroes You Didn’t Know Were African
More Than Avengers: 13 Top Black Marvel Characters Of All Time
15 Distinguished Black Entertainers Who Attended an Ivy League School
11 of the Best Black Video Game Characters of All Time
5 Superheroes You May Not Have Known Were Based on Ancient Egyptian Symbols and Names
How White Rappers Continue to Exploit Hip-Hop Music
MECCAcon, Another Upcoming Black Nerd Event to Get Excited About
10 Amazing Afrofuturism Authors Every Blerd Should Know
5 Black Women Who Could Shake Up the Marvel Cinematic Universe
5 Interesting Things You May Not Know About Black History in Comic Books
9 Blerd Celebrities Who Are Taking Over Pop Culture
5 Cartoon Blerds of the ’80s Who Shaped the Blerds of Today
10 Black Sci-Fi Characters Who Weren’t Turned into ‘Cannon Fodder’
20 of the Coolest Black Supervillains in Comics You May Not Know
Love Supernatural Stories? ‘Daughter of Gods and Shadows’ is for You
Combining Time Travel and Metaphysics: Recurrence Plot (and Other Time Travel Tales) Review
Upcoming Feature Film Adaptation of Nalo Hopkinson’s Novel Brown Girl in the Ring
10 Things You May Not Have Known About the Fearless Comic Character Storm
Keane Eyes Black Females for Big-Eyed Paintings
10 Black Celebrities Who Have Expressed Their Love For Anime
40 of the Most Interesting Animated Black Characters Ever to Hit Television
Top 11 Graphic Novels and Comics Of 2014 All Blerds Should Read
Yes, Black People Survive the Apocalypse
‘The Untamed’: Comic Book Series Review
The Childhood Disappointments of a Young African Girl Give Birth to the Super-Powered Black Teen Hero of the Future
Jay Z, Kanye West, Nicki Minaj and Others Explain Why Tidal Is Important to Preserve Artistry in Music
How I Began to Connect to Hip-Hop
5 of the Most Disappointing Moments of ‘Avengers: Age of Ultron’
5 Of The Biggest Problems That May Doom Jay-Z’s Tidal Streaming Service
Blerds Exclusive First Look : ‘Legend of the Mantamaji’ Web Series Episodes 2 & 3
Diversity Play? 10 Comic Book Characters Who Have Been Changed To A Person Of Color
A Look Back in History: Jerry Lawson — The First Black Game Designer
The Origin Story of The Black Panther Reveals Why He’s So Much More Than Just the First Mainstream Black Superhero
More Than Fun & Games: The True Power of #BlackTwitter
5 Blatant Instances Of Racism in Video Games
‘Cosmos’ and ‘Wormhole’: Black Men Taking Over Pop Culture Science
TV Producers of ‘The Flash’ Consider Possibility of African-American Flash
10 Most Notable Black Superheroes in Comics, Film and TV
5 Interesting Topics You Have To Be a Blerd To Appreciate
Broadcast by Blerds: New Technology Drives DIY Radio, TV
Young Jamaican Animator Launches Arcade-Style Game App
Donald Glover Finally Takes Over as Spider-Man (In a Cartoon)
Using Afrofuturism to Power New Modes of Tech – Interview with Blogger Sherese Francis (Futuristically Ancient)
Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson Confirms Villainous Role as DC Comics’ Black Adam
8 Calls for Submissions for Blerd and Afrofuturist Creators
8 Books of Critical Analysis and Essays on Black Speculative, Science Fiction, Superheroes and Horror
A Look Back in History: Alain Locke — Educator, Father of the Harlem Renaissance
Black Speculative Tech – Uses of Technology in Black Science Fiction, Part 1
Blerd Bookstore Struggle: Science Fiction vs. African-American Literature
13 Amazing Books That Will Spark The Mind Of Your Young Black Child
From Rapper to Superhero: Run-DMC’s Darryl McDaniels Launches Comic Book Line
Bringing Unseen Worlds to Light: Interview with Fine Artist Fabiola Jean-Louis
Neil deGrasse Tyson Helps Bring Science and Art Together in Stunning Fashion Film
In Upcoming Season, Changes in Store for ‘Archer’ Fans
Today in History: David Nelson Crosthwait Jr. – The Heating Pioneer
Artist Turns to Video Games as the Canvas for His Sci-Fi Universe Creations
Black Speculative Tech – Uses of Technology in Black Science Fiction, Part 2
Marvel Finally Gives Out More Details About ‘Black Panther’ Film
10 Breathtakingly Beautiful Images of Futuristic Architecture From Around the World
15 Greatest Black Female Superheroes (Who Aren’t Storm)
21 Powerful Black Sci-Fi Icons Who Have Changed the Game
9 Superheroes You Didn’t Know Were Caribbean
10 Kick-Ass Black Female Characters in Sci-fi and Comics
Print Media Outlets Remain Crucial to Telling Our Stories, Celebrating Our Culture
Where Are the People of Color in the New ‘Cinderella’ Movie?
Many Fans Missing Out on Amazing ‘Storm’ Comic
Is Halo The Best Video Game Brand Of All Time?
Graphic Novel ‘Legend of the Mantamaji’ Pushes Ahead With Second Book
The Ease of Creating Strong Black Female Characters for Comics
7 Epic Comic Book Deaths That Deserve Far More Attention
‘All New Ghost Rider #9 Masters Action’ — Review
‘Suicide Squad’ Casting Rumors Finally Confirmed: Will Smith Takes on Anti-Hero Deadshot
A Preview of Kelly Sue DeConnick’s Women-Centric Comic
7 Movies That Surprisingly Started Out as Comics
Review: ‘Avengers #39’ Chatty But Worth the Read
The ’70s Comic ‘Shaft’ Gets a Well-Deserved Reboot
14 Comic Book Heroes Who Could Actually Exist In the Real World Today
Could This Be the ‘Final Fantasy 7’ Remake All the Fans Want?
Review: A Fresh Start to ‘Secret Six’ Comic
Will Horror Film ‘Matthew 18’ Prove to Be an Intriguing Watch?
How the Internet Gave Rise to Independent Artists and Webcomics
10 Nerdiest Superheroes of All Time
10 Most Anticipated Games Coming Out In 2015
A 1992 Speculative, Critical Race Tale Brings Up Relevant Questions in Current Times
Every Blerd Will Be Proud of the ‘All-New Captain America’
Marvel Confirms ‘Halo: Nightfall’ Star Mike Colter Will Play Luke Cage in ‘A.K.A Jessica Jones’
9 Futuristic Devices from Movies That We Wish Were Real
South Side Chicago Author Helps Give New Life to Afrofuturism and Caters to Blacks Interested in Sci-Fi, Fantasy Literature
Comic Girl Highlight: Pantha
Is ‘Arrow’ Making John Diggle’s Character Stagnant?
Sean Mack: Creating Art All Black People Can Relate To
Rapper Gizmo Discusses His Album “The Rise of Negatron” and Other Blerd Issues
How Power Girl Character Transformed From Blond Girl to a Natural-Haired Black Teen
Black Panther May Replace Spider-Man in ‘Captain America: Civil War’
‘Fight Like a Girl’ First Issue Review
Afrofuturism-inspired Dance Theatre Performance Explores Art, Technology
‘Fight Like a Girl’ Second Issue Review
Is It Sexist to Use Male Characters in Games as a Female Gamer?
Confirmed Deal Between Marvel and Sony Sparks Rumors of Spider-Man, Avengers Crossover on the Big Screen
9 Awesome Comics Represented at the Black Comix Arts Festival To Add To Your Collection
Kanye West Announces Video Game Idea That Will Have Gamers Leading His Late Mother Through Heaven’s Gates
Casting Jason Momoa as Aquaman Renewed Excitement for DC Franchise
5 Ways the Stages of the Moon Have Been Said to Affect Creativity
‘X-Men: Apocalypse’ Comes to Life in Set Photos
New Graphic Novel ‘The Legend of Wale Williams’ Set to Be Released Later This Year
The Victoria and Albert Museum Explores the History of Black British Culture
6 Major Announcements About Marvel’s ‘All New, All Different’ Relaunch That Has Fans Excited
A Breakdown of The Latest ‘Game of Thrones’ Season 5 Trailer
10 Black Directors Who Should Take On Marvel’s Upcoming Black Panther Movie
Digital Comic Book Platform Seeking Black Creators
5 Major Issues in Gaming, According to Black Developers
This Is a Fascinating Look at How Technology Will Shape the Future of Fashion
Sources: Jay Z’s New Streaming Service Could Be the Biggest Threat to Apple’s Upcoming Beats Music
15 Black Musicians You May Not Have Known Had Their Works Preserved in The Library of Congress
Over 35 Black Artists and Their Works to Be Featured at 2015 Venice Biennale
Is Ororo Munroe an Omega-Level Mutant?
Meet Two Best-Selling Black Indie Authors
8 Reasons Marvel Writer Dan Slott Believes There Should Be a Non-White Spider-Man
‘Star Wars’ Director Unveils Real-Life BB-8 Droid From ‘The Force Awakens’ to Stunning Applause
Will John Stewart Be the Next Green Lantern?
Fantastic Four 2015 Film, and a Look at Doom
6 Things You Should Know Before Watching The New ‘Dragon Ball’
9 Awesomely Talented Blerds Behind The Scenes of Your Favorite Animation
6 Blerd-Created Web Series and Films You Should Watch
Theories Abound About Black Panther’s Introduction to Big-Screen Universe
Doc Nama Makes an Incredibly Interesting Connection Between Artistic Intention and Creativity
8 Amazing Black Female Directors Who Have Established A Respectable Career Behind The Camera
5 Cool and Noteworthy African Animated Tales To Watch
5 Impressive Facts About the First Black Woman Cartoonist
14 of the Best Playable Black Female Characters in Video Games
5 Ways DC Comics Can Pose a Serious Threat to the Marvel Cinematic Universe
Green Arrow Comic Addresses #BlackLivesMatter Movement
Game Time: The Top 5 Announcements from E3 2015
5 Interesting Things You Should Know About the East Coast Black Age of Comics Convention
Marvel Studio President Confirms Meeting With Ava DuVernay to Talk ‘Black Panther’ Film
Could Tyrese Gibson Be the Next Green Lantern?
7 Intriguing Facts About Popular Sci-Fi Writer Octavia E. Butler
Ava DuVernay Won’t Be Directing Black Panther Film
9 Famous Black Painters You Should Know
Leaked ‘Warcraft’ Trailer: What Google and Legendary Pictures Have Planned Will Blow Your Mind
Halle Berry Talks Storm and Possible ‘X-Men’ Solo Film at SDCC
Extended ‘Heroes Reborn’ Trailer Revealed at San Diego Comic-Con
5 Things Anyone Who Loves Black Comic Characters Should Know About the Milestone Comics’ Reboot
5 Really Intriguing Reasons Jon Snow from ‘Game of Thrones’ Isn’t Dead (Spoilers)
Ava DuVernay Explains Why She Passed on Marvel’s ‘Black Panther’ Flick
10 Female Horror Writers Worth Checking Out
5 Major Problems That the Marvel Cinematic Universe Needs to Address
DC’s Cyborg Gets His Own Solo Title
‘Jessica Jones’ Co-Creator Raves About the New Netflix Series
‘Rise of the Tomb Raider’ Hitting PS4 and Other Formats Next Year
6 Black Actresses Besides Halle Berry Who Could Play X-Men’s Storm
5 Interesting Facts About Black Animation Pioneer Floyd Norman
The Roots’ Questlove and Black Thought Discuss ‘Hamilton’ the Musical
5 Interesting Things About DC’s New Cyborg Storyline
10 Black Comic Book Characters We Can’t Wait See Get Their Own Films
Black Panther Is Revealed in New Set Photo from ‘Captain America: Civil War’
Marvel Introduces New Comic ‘Moon Girl’ Featuring an Afro-Brazilian Character
5 Actors Who Would Be a Perfect Fit to Play Miles Morales in the Upcoming Spider-Man Film
Black Star Power: Legendary Actress Alfre Woodward to Join Marvel Netflix Show ‘Luke Cage’
10 Great Black Photographers
