BNC Obsidian Archive

The Obsidian Archive holds Black Nerds Create (formerly Black Girls Create) past content and programming

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04/16/2020

My Heaven is a Republic

Jessie Blount shares her two “spiritual texts” and how they’ve shaped her worldview.

How Fantasy Became a Bridge Between Sisters

08/08/2019

How Fantasy Became a Bridge Between Sisters

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

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07/25/2019

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.

Friends and RuPaul’s Drag Race

09/15/2016

Friends and RuPaul’s Drag Race

Robyn discusses her friends and their love of Drag Race.

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05/19/2016

BGNO Anniversary: Robyn’s Favorite Moments

Robyn talks about her favorite BGNO moments.

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05/16/2016

BGNO Anniversary: Bayana’s Favorite Moments

Bayana discusses her favorite moments of BGNO so far.

Author Spotlight: Vanessa Willoughby

05/05/2016

Author Spotlight: Vanessa Willoughby

Meet writer and editor Vanessa Willoughby.

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12/24/2015

Harry Potter Matters

Robyn discusses why Harry Potter matters.

Noma Dumezweni, playing Hermione Granger in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

12/22/2015

Just Hermione

Bayana flails over Noma Dumezweni’s casting as Hermione Granger.

12/10/2015

Nsync and Sensibility

Robyn discusses her two first loves: *NSYNC and Jane Austen.

12/08/2015

Influencing Nerds

Bayana discusses influencing her siblings to be nerds.

09/03/2015

There’s Something About Lily Evans…

Robyn writes about Lily Evans and her importance to the Harry Potter series.

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