BNP Staff’s Year End Post

2014 is coming to a close soon and so much has happened in the nerd sphere: one being that the vision of Black Nerd Problems came to be and it materialized into the work we do and the wonderful crew we have. Here is just a humble offering of all things nerd that were significant enough to fall on the radar that we, the Black Nerd Problems family believe that helped shape this year for the absolute better. I have to say that one of my favorite moments of 2014 would have to be the overall existence of The Legend of Korra. Is it the best cartoon running? Not necessarily. I mean, it has its share of pacing problems and a couple of character defects here and there (and not nearly enough Firelord Zuko for my taste), but it was still an important show to me because of the way it respected its women enough to let them get their hands dirty. You know….except for Asami. She could fight twenty guys in the middle of a sandstorm and never get dirty. Anyway, the show depicted a woman (I’d consider her “of color”) not always getting it right and not always playing well with others, but with a heart in pure intentions. When I look at Avatar Korra, I see an archetype I hope my kid sister (who turned 18 this year) considers as she grows into a young woman who has to make her way in this world. Young girls need strong, positive example to wear on their sleeves now more than ever and I’m glad for this one. – Oz

  I have truly been blessed with many wonderful surprises in 2014. One of the…