Dialogue

The Dialogue zone: Exploring Blerd culture

Produced by Arielle Raveney and Kennedy Vincent
 

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This episode of "Dialogue" explores the world of "Blerds" – Black nerds who navigate the complexities of being passionate about anime, cosplay, gaming, comics and fantasy while existing in predominantly white spaces.

From the magic of cosplay competitions to the challenges of being the only Black person in a D&D campaign, these stories reveal how Blerd culture offers both escape and empowerment.

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GUESTS: 

Patrick Hammie

  • Professor & Chair of Studio Arts at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Artist 

Nikki Keating 

  • Oberlin Review Editor-In-Chief
  • Mellon May Research Fellow 

Terrence Henderson 

  • Founder of Black Bard