Black Nerd Problems

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We write about pop culture, talk movies & comics, and get these jokes off. [2025 Hugo Award Winner] 99 problems, diversity ain’t one. https://blacknerdproblems.com/

banner with Black Nerd Problems Logo and pixelated 12 candles celebrating our 12th anniversary
whimsical advertisement poster with illustrations of sweet treats like a slice of cake, cookies and tea cups for a #blackfaedaymeetup event
star wars themed graphic of young indigenous boy in white shirt with tribal accents/decorations standing in desert landscape with three droids: R2D2, C-P30 AND BB8. Words: MAY THE 4TH BE WITH YOU. Pulled from Coalition to Stop Violence Against Native Women social media.
illustration of Black girl using wrestling move on another person in a the white robes of the infamous hate group the KKK. Text reads: "How to Face Racism"
incredible illustration of group of Indigenous folks of all ages from a small child to teens to adults with different hairstyles from braids to bald heads--with different attire from tribal wear and jewelry to jean jackets with "land back" buttons. truly a diverse illustration of how diverse Indigenous are! artist Kameron White
Head shot photos of four Black women/persons: Michael-Michelle Pratt, Writer/Director Aisha Jordan, Producer Veniesa Lee Dillon, Creature and Special Effects Kamil Oshundara, Concept Artist
two people standing in a dump, one bleeding laying on the ground, another with an umbrella standing over them
illustration of flowers wrapped in bundles in plastic bucket with words: For fathers who seek refuge, For fathers who carry children through rubble, For fathers who create safe places, For fathers who are found, For fathers who are chosen, For fathers who give love, even when faced with hate.
group of nerdy folk posing and graphic with the number 11
distressed looking Black woman with braids outdoors with wide eyes
colorful book cover of ONE DAY IN JUNE, kid lit book about Marsha P Johnson--carefree, happy Black woman illustrated on cover, along with a little Black girl sitting with a grandmother woman with a group of happy looking people in a crowd at bottom of cover
colorful banner with words: blerd con 2025 thrilla 2025 yew skerd! with anime influenced artwork depicting a thriller music video mj character with a wolf in the background and a bride of frankenstein characters on opposite ends of the image
four manga volumes with creased front corners (Sketchy pubbed by kodansha) a tragedy, what villain would do this!?
Screenshot of Kendrick smiling wildly during his half-time show at the Super Bowl 2025 text of meme: Them: You Can't Be A Crybaby and a Guardian of Love and Justice *Usagi/Sailor Moon Exists*
Screenshot of Kendrick smiling wildly during his half-time show at the Super Bowl 2025 text of meme: Professor X: "X-Men Are Called To Protect Those Who Hate Us" Cyclops: NAH
Brandon Victor Dixon, left, and Audra McDonald in "Shuffle Along."
The legendary Nina Simone at Sesame Street, 18 February 1972 singing and sitting with children on a stoop.
illustrated image of group of Black folks all looking disgusted, agitated and disapproving. Subtitle: [collective Black disapproval]
Three cartoon bears dancing and singing outside with young Black dude entertaining a crowd
Maya Angelou: A Little Golden Book Biography By Anne Wynter & Illustrated by Courtney Lovett. (kid lit book with illustration of older black woman sitting at desk surrounded by books)
anime character, a man snapping his fingers exploding another figure kneeling on the ground into repeated fires (Roy vs envy, anime fma brotherhood)
Black man superhero head bowed draped in american flag
four animated female characters with fangs, vampires (Castlevania Neflix show)
woman with multicolored hair looking angry hiding behind a shield (Rogue: Xmen 97)
Helga Sinclair – Atlantis: The Lost Empire, European woman with blonde hair tied back in a braid in black turtleneck, holding a gun
Film poster for In The Garden of Tulips – Live Action short film (young woman in head covering surrounded by field of flowers)
Hulu's Interior ChinaTown show visual of Asian American man being thrown out a window, glass breaking