Hey everyone! Welcome back to another episode of THEBLERDGURL PODCAST. I'm thrilled about this week's chat with the talented Stephanie Williams. If you've dived into the comic book world, you've likely encountered her work in "Nubia: Queen of the … [Read more...] about Podcast: How Stephanie Williams conquered the comic book game
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Podcast: The Situational Therapist: Gaming Through a Mental Health Lens
According to the National Library of Medicine, video games are more than just play; they've been shown to help with various mental disorders, from ADHD to anxiety. That's the heart of what we're getting into on this week's episode of "Theblerdgurl … [Read more...] about Podcast: The Situational Therapist: Gaming Through a Mental Health Lens
Podcast: From the Boondocks to Blacula Rodney Barnes shows us how it’s done
In this episode of THEBLERDGURL® PODCAST Karama welcomes back the multi-talented Rodney Barnes, a seasoned writer with an impressive career spanning from '90s shows like "The Boondocks" and "Everybody Hates Chris" to his current work, "Winning Time: … [Read more...] about Podcast: From the Boondocks to Blacula Rodney Barnes shows us how it’s done
Award-Winning creators Rodney Barnes and Vashti Harrison headline Summer Workshop for Creatives
sponsored post THIS WEEK! If you’re a writer or artist looking to level up their skills, the Virtuous Con Summer Workshop Series is exactly what you need. Brought to you by Virtuous Con, the popular virtual comic … [Read more...] about Award-Winning creators Rodney Barnes and Vashti Harrison headline Summer Workshop for Creatives
Martinbrough and Illidge collaborate on “Judge Kim and the Kids’ Court” to teach kids about the Justice System
If you ask the average person on the street (that isn’t a lawyer) where they learned the most about the U.S. Court System, they will probably quote you, “Law and Order.” That, coupled with the fact that many people in marginalized communities don’t … [Read more...] about Martinbrough and Illidge collaborate on “Judge Kim and the Kids’ Court” to teach kids about the Justice System
“The Artist’s Experience: From Brotherman to Batman” exhibit premieres in June
I am incredibly excited to announce that I am co-curating an exhibit at the historic Society of Illustrators starting next month called "The Artist’s Experience: From Brotherman to Batman", featuring the work of no less than sixteen Black sequential … [Read more...] about “The Artist’s Experience: From Brotherman to Batman” exhibit premieres in June
The importance of “Naomi”
The first Black-led superhero show on network television was "M.A.N.T.I.S,", starring Carl Lumbly, and premiered in 1994. The series, directed by Sam Raimi, only ran for 22 episodes. A decade later, actress Kaci Walford, star of The CW’’s “Naomi,” … [Read more...] about The importance of “Naomi”
Showtime’s ‘The Man Who Fell to Earth’ is a stunning sequel – not a remake
Since it was first published in 1976 by author Walter Tevis, “The Man Who Fell to Earth” has always been a cautionary sci-fi tale about Earth’s dwindling resources and humanity’s distraction by media and vice. This is true of the 1976 Nicolas Roeg … [Read more...] about Showtime’s ‘The Man Who Fell to Earth’ is a stunning sequel – not a remake