Meet Ty,
Blaque N' Kulture

Your Nerd & Otaku Culture Expert

Hailing from Orlando, Florida, Ty is a multifaceted creative, content creator, comic book professional, writer, and journalist working as the director behind her press brand BN'K on Tour, and writing for publications such as OFF BLXXK Magazine and Indie Comix Dispatch.As Blaque N’ Kulture, Ty’s goal is to highlight and explore the works and voices of black people and other marginalized groups within nerdy and alternative subcultures.

Watch or Listen to

The Blaque Koffee Morning Show

The Blaque Koffee Morning Show is a live podcast hosted on Twitch.tv where we interview content creators and nerdy industry professionals and chat about current events and relevant topics within the nerd, otaku and fandom community.Catch the Blaque Koffee Morning Show live Wednesdays starting at 12 PM ET.

What is Nerd & Otaku Culture?

For the uninitiated, Nerd and otaku culture is the community, interest, and deep passion for comics, video games, animation, and other niche pop culture interests from intellectual properties in the west and east Asia. Nerd and otaku culture encompasses an array of enthusiasts, from avid gamers and comic book aficionados to anime devotees and figure collectors, all united by a shared love for the fantastical and the imaginative.

Blaque N' Kulture's Mission

Blaque N' Kulture's focus has always been on highlighting and exploring the works and voices of black people and other marginalized groups within the subculture. Diversity in pop culture not only reflects the reality of our society but also broadens the scope of creativity and innovation in entertainment, which has been the active goal of Blaque N' Kulture since its inception.

Embracing different perspectives not only allows the nerd and otaku community to be a safe space for all, but also can help the media the community loves to be more representative of those in it, exploring themes, genres, and styles that might otherwise go overlooked.Celebrating and showcasing black and marginalized voices, creativity, and contributions in pop culture is powerful and important work -- it's the driving force of Ty and her brand, Blaque N' Kulture.

Blaque N' Fandom

Getting into fandom means intereacting with media in a community and often in a deeper way than a surface level fan. For fandom lovers, we engage in silly back and forths and critical analysis of our favorite media. Check out some of my thoughts on my favorite media as lover of all things fandom.

Want to work with Blaque N' Kulture?

Blaque N' Kulture wants to work with you! Want to collaborate on a creative project or recruit me for your next nerd-related event? Use the contact sheet to the right and let's get in touch!