Nerdy Black Kids was founded to provide opportunities for Black children with similar interests, styles, and ways of navigating the world to see themselves and each other.  In a stage of life where they might otherwise be isolated, NBK brings them into community.

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About Us

What is NBK?

Our intention in creating Nerdy Black Kids was to create a community for children ages 6-17 who may feel isolated by race within nerd spaces, and/or isolated by interest in Black spaces. As children, it can be hard to see beyond your immediate surroundings. As adults, we see tons of blerds seeking each other out in online spaces, who often feel isolated themselves in their offline communities.  We wanted to create spaces that support our kids’ interests while combating that sense of isolation.

Additionally, it can be difficult for parents who don’t share their kids’ nerdy interests to engage or find resources.  We hope to ease that difficulty.  We see NBK as a community, as a movement, and as a lifestyle.

Imagine Black kids all over the country raising the visibility for themselves in varying communities, breaking down barriers and busting down walls. Imagine that they have a community of kinship with which to learn and grow. Imagine them sinking fully into their skin, knowing that all of who they are is valid and valuable.

That is what we are trying to build.

We look forward to building a movement with you!

Get involved

There are multiple ways for you and your family to engage with Nerdy Black Kids.

• Quarterly NBK Meetups: Once a quarter we create an open space for kids to do anything from playing video games, to watching a movie, to attending an awesome local event.

• Clubs: Our Nerdy Black Gamers Club, Nerdy Black Gamers Team, and our NBK Comic Book and Manga Club are spaces for kids to gather regularly to discuss and learn more about their interests and develop their passions.

• News and info: Our social media accounts are great places to find out what’s new in the world of gaming, comics, and anime; or learn cool #NerdyBlackFacts.

Our offerings will expand as we grow over the next few months, so stay tuned on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, and make sure you’ve signed up for our list serve.

Get involved

There are multiple ways for you and your family to engage with Nerdy Black Kids.

• Monthly meetups: Once a month we create an open space for kids to do anything from playing video games, to watching a movie, to attending an awesome local event.

• Clubs: Our gaming club and team and our comic book and manga club are spaces for kids to gather regularly to discuss and learn more about their interests and develop their passions.

• News and info: Our social media accounts are great places to find out what’s new in the world of gaming, comics, and anime; or learn cool #NerdyBlackFacts.

Our offerings will expand as we grow over the next few months, so stay tuned on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, and make sure you’ve signed up for our list serve.

Where Can You Find Us?

We are building out our programming in the Atlanta metro area at the moment. However, we are planning to expand our reach in the near future. If you have a group of kids in your city, or know that there’s an audience for NBK where you are, contact us; we’d love to build with you in your community.