Black Nerds Create (formerly Black Girls Create) is a collective that provides content through a lens of critical and creative fandom, in order to advocate for and contribute to meaningful representation in media for Black folks specifically, and systemically marginalized people in general.

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Featured Projects

Click on a project or headshot above to learn more. Visit COLLECTIVE to see all of Black Nerds Create past content and programing.

Obsidian Archive

The Obsidian Archive includes blog posts, critical essays, and fan fiction written by Black Girls Create members, contributors, and community from our inception, until our rebrand to Black Nerds Create in 2022. Take a trip through time and peruse through the blog, Critical Companion series for inspiration, nuanced critiques, and wonderful stories!

We Black & Nerds

Black Girls Create blog was a space that worked to be representative of our realities and experiences as a way to counter the ones largely depicted in the mainstream. The blog hosted a variety of commentary on popular culture including book reviews, television and film recaps, personal essays, and our contributor-led series The Critical Companion, a bi-monthly themed project that delved into different aspects of critical fandom.

The Critical Companion

Show Some Respect To Iris West-Allen

Kemberlie wants us to give Iris West-Allen the respect she deserves.

TV Needs More Complex Relationships Like “Jane The Virgin”

Kay-B writes about Jane and Rafael’s relationship in Jane the Virgin, and why it is one of the best depictions on television.

How Fantasy Became a Bridge Between Sisters

Syntrell writes about how fantasy books gave her a way to connect with her sister.

Exploring Slytherin House from a Black Historical Lens

Monika writes about her connection to Slytherin House and how it’s traits can tie to Black liberation.

Slavery in Thedas: How BioWare Could Bring Nuance to Dragon Age

Crystal talks about her love of Dragon Age, and what it’s writers can do to improve it.

In Defense of Thaddy Thor’s Physique in Avengers: Endgame

Nicole discusses why she liked Thor’s character arc in Avengers: Endgame.

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Author Spotlight

Featured Creators

Meet Black women who are creating space and art, learn about their process, and why they believe it is important for Black people to be creators. We feature a new Creator at the beginning of each month.