WHAT IS A BLERD?

There has been exponential growth in the popularity and influence of “Nerd” culture in recent years—a culture defined by its passionate pursuit of unique interests in geekdom, the arts, and academia.

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Mostly, that culture excludes the Black experience. We, as Black Nerds,

or “Blerds,” are trying to change that.

BLERDFEST!, NOLA’s first & only

Black Nerd Festival, is about representation, education, and inclusion.

We are dedicated to creating a safe space for all people of color to geek out about nerd culture, to promoting the pursuit of science, math, and the arts to our community’s youth, to showcasing Black entrepreneurs in tech, gaming, and entertainment, and to creating panels and workshops that entertain, educate, encourage, and support all the members of our community. 2020 Theme: MUTATION.

ABOUT BLERDFEST!

“Let’s get sponsorship together and make this as big as

Comic Con New Orleans! I’ll be more than happy to help.”

HANNAH BEACHLER, OSCAR WINNING PRODUCTION DESIGNER

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“The programming, vendors, and especially the panelists were top notch.

I want to see this grow into the powerhouse the Gulf Coast needs.”

ALEX JENNINGS, AUTHOR

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“This event has the potential to grow exponentially into a staple event

in its niche market, and in the New Orleans community.”

CHENESE LEWIS, ACTOR

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“An AMAZING experience that I will cherish as long as I live!

Can’t wait to see what the future holds for all of us! Truly a blessing!”

LIVE ACTION ANIMATION, HOST

WHAT OUR PRESENTERS SAY

“Traveled from Mississippi to experience the very first BLERDFEST

in NOLA. I hope it grows because this is what we need!”

MILA_ROSE88, INSTAGRAM

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“@BLERDFESTNOLA

Okay, this event was pretty dope. I got to hold an Oscar.”

GROOVYEXEGGUTOR

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“Had an amazing time at #BLERDFEST! Thank you!

So happy I was able to bring a little San Antonio to NOLA!”

SMILEJOYLUV, TWITTER

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“This was my first con here in my home state and I’m ready to

attend more and I can’t wait to go to #BLERDFEST2020!”

SMSCOTT, INSTAGRAM

WHAT OUR ATTENDEES SAY

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