Author: Vanay Smith

Veteran educator, skilled journalist, and avid consumer of literature. Founding Board of Blerd Galaxy Magazine, Consulting Board of Women in Comics Collective. Bachelor of Arts and Master's program in English from California Baptist University.
Black Women, Education

State of the Blerd–In Education

I know. You are probably thinking, “What does education have to do Black nerd culture?” Education is not usually deemed a very Black space. That, my friend, is the issue. Academia has historically been a site of harm to the Black soul. This is not news to anybody Black, not even those of us who did well in that system and returned to it. Let’s … Continue reading State of the Blerd–In Education

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Comics, Events, Film and TV

The Month The Earth Stood Still: July With No SDCC

  For many of us in the nerd-world, July is our holiday season, and the third Saturday of July is Christmas. We prepare all year for this. We shop, create lists, and adorn ourselves with elaborate decorations. This is OUR time! San Diego Comic-Con: the Nerd Mecca. We lost our space. Now, what do we do when an evil virus shuts down our holiest of … Continue reading The Month The Earth Stood Still: July With No SDCC

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Comics, Creator Spotlights, Features

Comics Review: Spectre Deep 6

I feel like I have to say right away that I really, really enjoyed this graphic. It is not often that I can say that I read a comic and found myself smiling, laughing, and groaning because of the characters the whole way through. I just don’t. I am pretty judgy as a reader to be perfectly honest. I am admittedly difficult to impress. With … Continue reading Comics Review: Spectre Deep 6

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