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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 geek culture, the arts, and academia.
Mostly, that culture excludes the Black experience. We, as Black Nerds,
or “Blerds,” are trying to change that.
BLERDFEST!, NOLA’s first-ever 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 African-American entrepreneurs in tech, gaming, and entertainment, and to creating panels and workshops that entertain, educate, encourage, and support all the members of our community.
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
“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
“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
“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
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“Traveled from Mississippi to experience the very first BLERDFEST
in NOLA. I hope it grows because this is what we need!”
MILA_ROSE88, INSTAGRAM
“@BLERDFESTNOLA
Okay, this event was pretty dope. I got to hold an Oscar.”
GROOVYEXEGGUTOR
“Had an amazing time at #BLERDFEST! Thank you!
So happy I was able to bring a little San Antonio to NOLA!”
SMILEJOYLUV, TWITTER
“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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