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Luke Cage: The Black Disabled Superhero We Need
Luke Cagewas one of Netflix’s original series I had waited all summer to watch. Being a blerd and someone who enjoys comics, I was proudly a part of the #Cagetember fandom seen on Twitter. What excited me was not just Luke’s amazing abilities, but the fact that he was a Black disabled character, an existence that does not receive enough attention or respect within comic spaces. Luke…
Visiting The National Museum of African American History & Culture: My Disabled Blerd Thoughts
Me in front of the Smithsonian Museum of African American History and Culture sign, with the building in the background.
It is no secret how big of a disabled blerd (black nerd) I am, and my love for anything related to Black culture and history. During my hiatus from the blog, I took a much-needed trip to Maryland, and over that week and a half, visited the new Smithsonian National Museum of…
So… I know i’ve been ghost on the blog for about two weeks. I was out of town in Maryland, enjoying the new state that I hope to call home next year.
While in MD, I went to the National Museum of African American History and Culture. My disabled bleed heart was in heaven - the history was profound. I cannot wait until I am living in/near DC so that I can visit this museum over & over again.
I’m “back” on the blog, but there will be some changes as to how frequently I’ll update. Life is getting busier, & though I love Tumblr… I’m slowly outgrowing it. The blog will forever be here, but I will be thinking of what the future of this page will be as I grow within my work, & life is taking me to new heights.
Enjoy the pics of the museum - it’s so beautiful inside. And yes, I will be writing a blog post on my visit this week.
~ Vy
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