In this essay, a “forebear” of the Blerd movement reflects on the evolution of Black nerd identity—from the 2016 struggle for Black-owned narratives to the modern, anime-fueled explosion of Dreamcon.
The magic third is the ultimate tipping point. As explained in Gladwell’s book, you see it everywhere: Ivy League schools, corporate board rooms as well as real estate. You can also see it in comics.
Doesn't Matter if You're Black or White "It don't matter if you're Black or White," Michael Jackson brazenly crooned as a whimsical romanticized integrationist fantasy. A hallucinogenic melody that imagines a world where "color blindness" is the panacea for racial...