‘Show me the receipts where it says Hermione is white,’ says Indigenous activist and self-professed Blerd (Black Nerd) Nayuka Gorrie. From the newest incarnation of Marvel’s Spiderman to groundbreaking series such as Cleverman, the Blerd movement is gathering momentum. It’s recasting cultural themes and turning stereotypes on their head. Hear Cleverman creator Ryan Griffen speak with an all-star cast including Roxane Gay, Nayuka Gorrie, Miranda Tapsell, and Colson Whitehead about the exciting Blerd movement.

&lsquo;Show me the receipts where it says Hermione is white,&rsquo; says Indigenous activist and self-professed Blerd (Black Nerd) Nayuka Gorrie. From the newest incarnation of Marvel&rsquo;s Spiderman to groundbreaking series such as Cleverman, the Blerd movement is gathering momentum. It&rsquo;s recasting cultural themes and turning stereotypes on their head. Hear&nbsp;Cleverman&nbsp;creator Ryan Griffen speak with an all-star cast including Roxane Gay, Nayuka Gorrie, Miranda Tapsell, and Colson Whitehead about the exciting Blerd movement.

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