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: 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

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