Racism In Black And Nerd Communities

Another reason blerds need their own word is because of the racism they experience in the black and nerd communities. Though nerds seem to be kind, some become ¨the deepest sexists, racists and homophobes when they have the luxury of anonymity and a “safe” setting.¨ (Is Nerd Culture A Haven For Racist & Sexist Attitudes?). A lot of white nerds are racist behind closed doors making it hard for nonwhite nerds to feel included. A majority of blerds represent a part of the black community that was not raised in the stereotypical black family. The ones who feel their experience is unvalidated because they are not "black enough". They redefine their blackness and “embrace a different level of blackness beyond the label handed to [them] both inside