For Micah Blair, being a “blerd ” is about more than comic books, cosplay, and anime. It’s about creating a space where people can embrace who they are without judgment.
“A blerd is an African American or person of color that loves everything in the nerd community, from anime to dressing up to comic books, to playing video games,” Blair said.
On June 20, Blair will bring that vision back to Birmingham for the third annual African American Comic Expo, a celebration of Black nerd culture, creativity, and community…