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Latonya Pennington

Latonya “Penn” Pennington (they/them) is a prolific freelance pop culture critic who has written for publications such as Into More, Popverse, Comics XF, and more. They are also a poet and have been published in Videodame, The Daily Drunk, and Sage Cigarettes, to name a few.

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Queerly Nerdy: Black, Queer, and Blerdy

Black history is also Black queer history, because Black queer people have always existed.

February 17, 2026

Queerly Nerdy: Anime Inspired and Very Gay

Classic anime has inspired countless LGBTQ+ themed novels, video games, manga and more. Here are a few hidden gems.

January 28, 2026

Queerly Nerdy: ‘Tis the Season for Video Games and Comic Books

Allow me to help you find a new comic book or video game for someone else or yourself.

December 10, 2025

Queerly Nerdy: Angels, Aces, and Magical Girls

Penn details a new album by Angel Haze, a magical girl anniversary, and mech-a-queers!

November 25, 2025

Queerly Nerdy: Things Giving Me Glee

Let's talk about musicals, monsters, and a memoir.

October 30, 2025

Queerly Nerdy: Pink, Purple, and Fabulous

Whether you want to vent frustration or spread happiness, let this list be your guide.

September 29, 2025

‘Date Everything!’: Soooo Many Options — And So Much Fun

'Date Everything!' allows queer people to explore dating scenarios without any of the real-world risk.

August 25, 2025

Queerly Nerdy: Finding Geeky Inspiration Along the Pop Culture Spectrum

I used to feel like I had to hide not only my queerness, but also my nerdiness. Not anymore.

July 28, 2025

‘Cinderella’s Castle’ Is What My Adult Self Needs Right Now

To see a Black Cinderella express her anger through song showed me that it is possible to be kind while also feeling resentful.

July 2, 2025

5 Video Games That Feel Like a Summer Vacation

Travel to exotic locales like Ambrosia Island, New Wirral, Inaba, and Hawk Peak Provincial Park without leaving your couch.

May 26, 2025