9 Gifts for the Black Nerds On Your Holiday List

We know what time it is. IT’S SHOPPING SEASON, FRIENDS! Time to buy gifts for the Black nerds on your list. Honestly, we are moving out of Fun Shopping Season into Panic Shopping Season. Everyone who’s easy to shop for, we’ve covered it. Right now we’re in the sweet spot where we’re still looking for that special little thing before we just give up and buy everyone a Home Depot gift card. (What? Home Depot gift cards are hella useful!) Here’s our list of special things, many by Black creators, all nerd friendly, that may just be perfect for someone on your list. Or even yourself. Because you deserve it.

Gifts for Folks Who Like the Shinies Otocyo www.otocyo.com

There’s probably an enamel pin fiend in your life. Does their aesthetic include Black girls in space with sparkles? Who’s doesn’t? We can’t get enough enamel pins with Black girls on them and these from artist and newbie pin maker B. Arakaki aka Resalan are as adorable as we could ever imagine! Her little space cadet is rocking her big afro puffs with rings around them as if she’s her own planet. A plus for those who are looking to buy a gift for someone who can’t get enough of science fiction or even a woman in a S.T.E.M. career. And if you just like kawaii things — look no further! Tears of My Enemies www.etsy.com/shop/tearsofmyenemies

Tears of My Enemies, or T.O.M.E., is your home for fashionable ways to say “fuck you” to sexism, homophobia, and white supremacy. Meeks Baker began T.O.M.E. as an Etsy shop, sellin…