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Black Nerd Problems: Essays by William Evans

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In Black Nerd Problems, William Evans explores the experiences of Black nerds through essays that are both funny and thought-provoking. He writes about everything from the challenges of being a Black nerd in a white world to the joys of finding community with other Black nerds.

Evans's essays are personal and insightful, and they offer a unique perspective on the intersection of race and nerd culture. He writes about the ways in which Black nerds are often marginalized and stereotyped, but he also celebrates the resilience and creativity of Black nerds. Evans's essays are a must-read for anyone who is interested in race, nerd culture, or simply good writing.

Black Nerd Problems: Essays

by William Evans

4.4 out of 5

Language	:	English
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Print length	:	303 pages
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Praise for Black Nerd Problems

"Black Nerd Problems is a brilliant and necessary book. William Evans writes with wit, intelligence, and passion about the experiences of Black nerds in a world that often doesn't understand them. This book is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the complexities of race and nerd culture." —Ibram X. Kendi, author of How to Be an Antiracist

"William Evans is one of the most important voices in nerd culture today. In Black Nerd Problems, he offers a sharp and insightful look at the experiences of Black nerds. This book is essential reading for anyone who wants to understand the intersection of race and nerd culture." —Ta-Nehisi Coates, author of Between the World and Me

"Black Nerd Problems is a funny, thought-provoking, and ultimately hopeful book about the experiences of Black nerds. William Evans writes with honesty and humor about the challenges and joys of being a Black nerd in a white world. This book is a must-read for anyone who is interested in race, nerd culture, or simply good writing." —Roxane Gay, author of Bad Feminist

About the Author

William Evans is a writer, editor, and podcaster. He is the co-founder of the Black Nerd Problems website and podcast, and he has written for The New York Times, The Washington Post, and The Atlantic. Evans is a graduate of Harvard University and the University of Pennsylvania Law School. He lives in Brooklyn, New York.