Black Nerd Problems // Essays

The creators of the popular websiteBlack Nerd Problemsbring their witty and unflinching insight to this engaging collection of pop culture essays on everything fromMario KartandThe Wireto issues of representation and police brutality across media.

When William Evans and Omar Holmon foundedBlack Nerd Problems, they had no idea whether anyone beyond their small circle of friends would be interested in their little corner of the internet. But soon after launching, they were surprised to find out that there was a wide community of people who hungered for fresh perspectives on all things nerdy, from the perspective of #OwnedVoices.

In the years since, Evans and Holmon have built a large, dedicated fanbase eager for their brand of cultural critique, whether in the form of a laugh-out-loud, raucousGame of Thronesepisode recap or an eloquent essay on dealing with grief through stand-up comedy. Now, they are ready to take the next step with this vibrant and hilarious essay collection, which covers everything from X-Men to Breonna Taylor with insight and intelligence.

A much needed and fresh pop culture critique from the perspective of people of color,Black Nerd Problemsis the ultimate celebration for anyone who loves a blend of social commentary and all things nerdy.

William Evans is an author, speaker, performer, and instructor known for founding the Writing Wrongs Poetry Slam and cofounding the popular websiteBlack Nerd Problems. He has been a national finalist in multiple poetry slam competitions and was the recipient of both the 2016 Sustainable Arts Foundation Grant and the 2018 Spirit of Columbus Foundation Grant. The Callaloo and Watering Hole fellow is the author of three poetry collections and currently lives with his family in Columbus, Ohio. He is an MFA candidate at Randolph College in Lynchburg, Virginia.

Omar Holmon lives as he writes, one nerd reference at a time. Recognized by Rutgers University as a distinguished Alumnus Poet, he is the author of the poetry collectionWe Were All Someone Else Yesterdayand cofounder of the websiteBlack Nerd Problems. Omar’s voice is one that makes a home across numerous demographics. LikeA Beautiful Mindbut with more comic book and movie quotes, Omar is able to find the correlation between pop culture and any body of work, using humor in his social commentary to make serious points.

• Publisher: Gallery Books (September 14, 2021)
• Language: English
• Hardcover: 304 pages
• ISBN-10: 1982150238
• ISBN-13: 9781982150235
• Item Weight: 1.01 pounds
• Dimensions: 6 x 1 x 9 inches