Did you discover any new Black Girl Nerds? She loved the show so much that Nickelodeon allowed her to cameo on a couple of episodes in both The Last Airbender and Legend of Korra. Thanks for everything that you do. But this time, she’s distracted. Yup . .
She takes her kids to school, gets coffee, talks to her friends and family, and works on her book. Therefore be nice to your fellow nerds—you never know, you may be working for them one day. Coppola’s films have a style that is uniquely her own. Let me know in the comments below.
As well as what it is like to raise their children in a racially charged climate. Their exciting and carefree attitude sets the stage for the rest of the storyline — or at least it would in most other films. Monae also starred in the movie Hidden Figures, helping to bring to life the untold story of the forgotten Black women working at NASA during the civil rights era, proving that there’s no era she can’t cover. Recap hosts Angelica and Ryanne return to recap the popular HBO sci-fi series 'Lovecraft Country'. This would be the embodiment of what most would consider a good life. All funny AF, and I think you’ll enjoy it!
In this season, James co-stars with Janelle Monáe. From 90’s classics like the 'Fresh Prince of Bel-Air' and 'Martin' to modern shows like 'Insecure' and 'Atlanta', Sloan does a deep dive into the show’s origin, classic moments, and fun facts that everyone can enjoy.
Everybody knows Serena Williams for dominating on the tennis court, but did y’all know that she was a Black Girl Nerd too? Starring Ethan Hawke as abolitionist John Brown, the story is told from the point of view of “Onion,” a fictional enslaved young boy (portrayed by newcomer, Joshua Caleb Johnson) who becomes a member of Brown’s family of abolitionist soldiers battling slavery in Kansas, and eventually finds himself in the famous 1859 … Fill out the contact form below!OR if you are you interested in being a guest on our show we want to hear from you! Subscribe now to get notified about exclusive offers from Black Girl Nerds every week! Learn how your comment data is processed. In this captivating episode of the Black Girl Nerds podcast, actor Orlando Jones returns to discuss his opinions on the state of our culture with the current protest uprisings and response to police brutality in this country against African Americans. Marlon Wayans is simply adorable in his role as Dean. In our second segment, you know actress Kylie Bunbury best from the Fox TV series 'Pitch'. And speaking of keeping up with her, she recently partnered with HBO for a four-part special of her podcast 2 Dope Queens, and she’s also due to be featured in Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald later on this year.
Maya’s world turns upside down when her papa ends up missing.
The final Black Girl Nerd on my list is the one, the only: Tiffany Hadish. (I mean, yes we were, but that it was certainly fine to be that way!) This is not a site exclusively for Black women. I’ve always been inspired by her futuristic aesthetic, and I’m proud to see her continue to shine in all of her Black girl glory! Maya is also haunted by a man, made up of shadows, who lives in her nightmares.
The film presents the powerful and haunting story featuring survivors accusing media mogul Russell Simmons of sexual assault. What is also remarkable about this tale is that it’s a genre story told through the lens of a Black girl who is into hobbies and interests that aren’t often found in sci-fi adventures for young Black girls. They feel very real — almost like an omen of things to come. And girl, yes! It is a careful curation of insecurities that many sometimes feel. It is not often that you will find an unsuccessful nerd. She watched the show to keep her spirits up as she dealt with a series of knee injuries in 2005. BGN sits down with recording artist TeaMarrr featured on season 4 of HBO's Insecure soundtrack. WHAT!
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Right now we are finding new ways to escape as the world around us depicts a reality that is much darker and stranger than fiction coming off the pages of a sci-fi or horror novel. The setting wonderfully establishes the real terrain of South Side Chicago in a fantasy world illustrating this incredible dichotomy between reality and fantasy. Queens, NY rapper Dai Burger's ferocious style and unfettered lyrical confidence make clear that she is not to be messed with.
She’s finally going to have her opportunity to geek out in cosplay. Shaking up pop, hip-hop, R&B, and more with a sharp sense of humor — and even sharper mic skills — TeaMarrr emerged in 2016 and quickly earned more than 4 million worldwide streams and high profile media attention spanning Flaunt and NPR to Ones To Watch and Consequence of Sound, to name but a few. When the evidence keeps piling up, it is almost crushing to see his image be tainted. Her father is quite valuable, as he is the guardian of the veil between the earthly world and the darkness. If you're a fan of this series you don't want to miss these recaps!
Hosts: Ryanne and Jamie Music by: Sammus Edited by: Jamie Broadnax. Jamie … Sign me up! Our site uses cookies. In this episode of the Black Girl Nerds podcast, we reflect in the recent events of this past week that have stirred up around the tragic death of George Floyd. With its amazing cast and unique story storyline, On The Rocks is perfect for anyone looking to take a break and enjoy the mundane world that was once common and maybe take a nugget of happiness from it. BGN Opinion: Is Popularity-Based Healthcare Our Next Option. In our second segment, Ryanne takes a deep dive into the character of Shuri from the Marvel comics and cinematic universe. Love her show!!! The next scene establishes what happens after so many years later of this wedded couple’s lives. The acting is what you would expect from two seasoned comedy actors like Bill Murray and Rashida Jones. Rosario Dawson has starred in some of the nerdiest TV shows and movies to exist in our society: Clerks II, Luke Cage, Men In Black II, Jessica, Jones, Sin City, Death Proof, Percy Jackson, Lego Batman, the list goes on.
She's returned... We present to you in this amazing 2-part episode of the BGN Podcast 2 Black female superheroines who are heroines to us both on and off the screen!
As a Japanese major in college, that video hit my heart. Maya woke up one morning for breakfast to discover that her papa purchased Comic-Con tickets for her. The film envelops the audience in the lightness of everyday life. I also had no idea that Serena Williams was a nerd. He is just classic. Below, I’ve compiled a list of celebrities whom I believe to be Black Girl Nerds. Donnie Lopez is a gay Latino/Hispanic social and political commentator,…. Just kidding, but only sort of…) Hopefully, one day we’ll meet and be able to hold a conversation together in good ol’ 日本語. Working within the budget that she had at the time, Issa created a web series with which Black Girl Nerds from all over the world could relate to and learn from. I love seeing nerdy black girls. Scott Sava (based on his graphic novel of the same name) and Tony Bancroft ('Mulan') discuss the origin story of how this film was brought to Netflix. Her lyrics and visuals proved that she couldn’t quite be from this planet, and from that point on, many pieces have been written pointing out all of the afrofuturistic and sci-fi influences in her work. Donnie Lopez is a gay Latino/Hispanic social and political commentator, writer, entertainment journalist, and professor. Jamie has appeared on MSNBC's The Melissa Harris-Perry Show and The Grio's Top 100. : Saying Farewell to ‘Steven Universe’ with Eternal Love, 30 Years Later and ‘Do The Right Thing’ Still Painfully Reflects Race Relations and Police Brutality in America, Top 20 Most Iconic Black Anime Characters, The Triumphant and Tragic Life of Phillis Wheatley. I named this site Black Girl Nerds because the concept of Black women as geeky-dorky beings is somewhat of an anomaly. And she does this while still carrying a universal message that can connect with any reader. Hosted by Jeandra.
Mya Harrison notably known for her stunning singer career, is also an actor, and chats about her return in season 2 of the Urban Movie Channel series '5th Ward'. She takes these nightly terrors seriously. What topics would you like for us to discuss on the Black Girl Nerds podcast? But in all seriousness, Serena is a nerd. Yaaaaaaassss! She herself was a ghost hunting science nerd who loved superheroes. However, most things aren’t as picture perfect as they appear, and for Laura, there are aspects that are less than. This is in part due to the terrific writing, which allows Dean to appear honest at any one point and incredibly suspect the next. The directors behind the animated film 'Animal Crackers' sit down with BGN to talk about the film and how they put the star-studded cast together. This community does not have an exclusionary purpose. Maya and the Rising Dark published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Books for Young Readers, PODCAST: Lovecraft Country Recap Show – Episode 1 “Sundown”, PODCAST: Comedian Calise Hawkins and a Deep Dive into Marvel’s Shuri, PODCAST: Filmmaker Trey Haley and Actor Bethany Antonia. I was skimming through some free comics on Image Comics and I found this one called “Son of Shaolin.” An article about how much she loves comics prefaces the story.
Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. I’d LOVE to read that!!! It’s always awesome when someone reveals something nerdy about themselves, and even more exciting when a Black woman does it! Issa finally showed us, on a mainstream level, that we were not weird. The film On The Rocks is adorable, insightful, and at times sad. Hosted by acclaimed artist, Maurice Harris (https://www.instagram.com/bloomandplume/?hl=en) , 'Centerpiece' explores the nature of creativity with celebrity guests as they go deep into what drives their passion, creativity, and spirit to create mind-blowing floral art installations.
This site welcomes girls of all races, but it was called Black Girl Nerds because it is a term that is so unique and extraordinary, that even Google couldn’t find a crawl for the phrase and its imprint in the world of cyberspace. You listen to her music here:... Sil Lai Abrams, a domestic violence awareness activist, and writer is featured in the stunning documentary On The Record. Aisha was one of the first Black Girl Nerds I ever discovered. His career choice doesn’t help his marriage since he is often gone for work to distant locations.
One particular method of escape for many of us is the use of daydreaming. The opening scenes of the film are adorably sweet. Really. I would like to receive news and special offers. Jessica Williams didn’t appear on my radar until a couple of years ago. “Broken p*ssy” lmaooo, Seems like they’ve already started shooting season 3, so it’s probably much closer than we know…. Her Twitter personality has been recognized by Shonda Rhimes as one of her favorites to follow. Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. Most peoples’ first encounter with Amandla was as little Rue in The Hunger Games. She had all of Twitter shook. *in my DJ Khaled voice* “They don’t want us to be geeks!”. Walter who is trying to build a new life following the traumas of war and the Homecoming Initiative, begins to realize that there’s an even more insidious version of the program underway – if only he can remember. With his novel insight, veracity, and sense of humor, he entertains as well as educates the world. So what’d you think? This recap features episode 1 "Sundown" Hosts: Angelica and Ryanne Music by: Sammus Edited by: Jamie Broadnax, In this 2-part episode, BGN interviews comedian Calise Hawkins who released her first full length comedy album Calise is 40 AF. She didn’t marry one of Reddit’s co-founders for nothing. Subscribe now to get notified about exclusive offers from Black Girl Nerds every week! I didn’t know she had a book! Disagree with something? Maya is a godling.