What is good Blockheads, CoC is back and today we got to sit down with the lovely, the talented and my sister from another mister, Tiburon Cosplay! Hope you enjoy the conversation we had. Bobbo: So, I wanna first thank you for being a part of this and do you have any questions for … Continue reading Cosplayers of Color: Tiburon Takes Aim
GazeWorthy: Dear White People, THIS WAS ALREADY A MOVIE
I swear the drama never ends when it comes to these kind of things. So if you did not hear or see, Netflix announced that they are finally moving ahead with the television series for "Dear White People". The story broke just yesterday with a teaser trailer to boot. Here is the teaser right now. … Continue reading GazeWorthy: Dear White People, THIS WAS ALREADY A MOVIE
The Verse: The Hunt Begins!
Source: IGN This week has been jammed pack with trailers. From Iron Fist, Samurai Jack, and so many other announcements. But DC will not be outdone. They just gave us the first looks of Teen Titans: The Judas Contract. IGN released this earlier today on Facebook. The Judas Contract is a classic Titans story … Continue reading The Verse: The Hunt Begins!
Around The Net: This Gif Is 4C
Source: Twitter So we are in full swing of Black History Month and #28DaysofBlackCosplay, but we wanted to take a bit of time to highlight some amazing current black art. So I ran across this tweet the other day. I found this to be so amazing, the struggles and journey of black hair is … Continue reading Around The Net: This Gif Is 4C
Cosplayers of Color: A Late Bloomer, But Major Force
Cosplayers of Color is back with another amazing feature. Today to keep the momentum of #28DaysofBlackCosplay, we have AshaAnime Cosplay. We got to sit down and talk with this really dope cosplayer and we wanted to make sure you guys got to know her like we do. Bobbo: So, can you tell our readers a bit … Continue reading Cosplayers of Color: A Late Bloomer, But Major Force
The Verse: Jack Is Back
Holy time traveling samurai folks! So we have all known that the Samurai Jack continuation has been quickly approaching, but finally, we get our first looks at it all today. Toonami released a trailer on their Facebook account this morning and here it is. We have learned so much but are still left with … Continue reading The Verse: Jack Is Back
Cosplayers of Color: We’re Going Ghost!
Hey guys! Cosplayers of Color is back and ready to give you readers a look at some of our favorite cosplayers doing what they love. Up first, we have the lovely Otaku Skum Cosplay! Don't forget to check her out on her Facebook page and give her a follow. We got a chance to sit … Continue reading Cosplayers of Color: We’re Going Ghost!
WHY IS NO ONE LISTENING TO MIC LOWRY?!!
By: A.K. If your first reaction to the name Mic Lowry was to ask, “Who?”, take a second to read this, and let me put you on to something new coming in HOT from the UK. If you catch yourself still listening to music made before 2005, yearning to hear “real” R&B music, and … Continue reading WHY IS NO ONE LISTENING TO MIC LOWRY?!!
Anime Review: Yuri on Ice
By: Domo-A-Gogo When a friend suggested I watch Yuri on Ice, I was initially disappointed that “Yuri” wasn’t a reference to “yuri” themed anime featuring girl-girl crushes and romances. I found out instead that it was a yaoi anime featuring an underdog ice skater named Yuri Katsuki and his relationship/mentorship with his coach, fellow figure … Continue reading Anime Review: Yuri on Ice
Static Block: A look at AI
When people think of Artificial Intelligence they immediately think of huge budget Sci-Fi movies like Terminator, iRobot, and Ex Machina. While these Sci-Fi movies are very entertaining, they also give AI the negative connotation synonymous with an attack on human welfare, but I assure you no matter how snarky Siri may seem she is not … Continue reading Static Block: A look at AI
Around The Net: We Will Sure Miss Uncle Joe
Well, the election is over and it didn't really turn out the way we all predicted. We are now looking at the next four years with Agent Orange, I mean... "Donald Trump", as our commander-in-chief. I'm gonna be honest, things look bleak, but the internet does what they do best: Mask our emotional depressed nature … Continue reading Around The Net: We Will Sure Miss Uncle Joe
The Toxicity of Blerd Culture
By: Squish Shelton I could never be fully invested or immersed in "mainstream" nerd/geek culture. ESPECIALLY Black nerd/geek culture. It's a toxic ass environment for Black women/femme nerds, LGBTQ nerds, and those of us who are at those intersections. Yeah, I damn said it. And, yes, I can hear your inward groans and your screams of "SJW!!!" at your … Continue reading The Toxicity of Blerd Culture
The Chopping Block: Gipsy Danger
I loved Pacific Rim! Now, while some might say it was boring or it was a fake gundam movie... get out. Lol, but seriously there're not too many "good drinks" out there for us geeks. One of my favorite Jaegers from the movie is MURICA!!!!!!'s Gipsy Danger I made a proper cocktail for this awesome … Continue reading The Chopping Block: Gipsy Danger
The Chopping Block: Riding in the woods and streams
Hi Hi! It's Scoob, back again with some more food. Today's dish is a little bit more advanced, with hot smoking fish. The idea of this dish came to me when I was biking in the backwoods and I smelled someone smoking something. Since fall is coming around this is a great cold dish, using … Continue reading The Chopping Block: Riding in the woods and streams
The Chopping Block: Oh Lord Pidgeot, why must you do this every fall!
Ello Ello! It's Scoob and fall is almost here, so guess what time it is........... PUMPKIN FLAVOR IN EVERY F*@&ING THING!!! In case you love the season OR HATE XD...... here are some products to lookout for/stay away from. Because we all love eating Peeps after Easter... One pop and for once you will stop. … Continue reading The Chopping Block: Oh Lord Pidgeot, why must you do this every fall!
The Chopping Block: Pork or whatever you may like ;)
Today's post is grilled pork chops with farro, peaches, and an acorn squash puree. If you do not eat pork then you can swap in chicken or turkey. If you prefer beef, grind all the spices for the brine with half the amount of sugar and salt mixed in some blended oil, and marinate the … Continue reading The Chopping Block: Pork or whatever you may like 😉
Water Seed and FFJB Music Group @ 1904 Music Hall
So I thought the other day would be like any other Wednesday, but I was wrong... in a good way. You ever get invited out, reply to the Facebook event, but the show still slips your mind until that moment? There is no such thing as a bad show in my opinion, especially if it's … Continue reading Water Seed and FFJB Music Group @ 1904 Music Hall
The Chopping Block: O la le
'ello 'ello party people! Today's post on the chopping block is salmon with Spanish rice and tomatillo salsa verde. A great late summer dish. This dish is simple to make and plate, but full of flavor. Rice - yields 3-4 cups 1 cup of white rice 2 cups of water 1 tbsp turmeric 2 … Continue reading The Chopping Block: O la le
GazeWorthy: Deathstroke Takes Aim
Today something big happened. Ben Affleck on his twitter released a video that is setting the internet on fire at the moment. This is major. We all know that Ben Affleck is in charge of the new solo Batman film and we know only so little about it, but this may be a hint towards … Continue reading GazeWorthy: Deathstroke Takes Aim
Anderson .Paak – Earlier Projects
Anderson .Paak is a R&B artist from California and is featured on 2016 XXL Freshman Class. His current album, Malibu, has received great praise, but I won't talk about that. Instead, we'll look at his earlier work. NxWorries (2015) - is an EP with Stones Throw records producer, Knxwledge. There're 5 tracks, but *in my opinion* … Continue reading Anderson .Paak – Earlier Projects
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