<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[northwest blerd convention]]></title><description><![CDATA[Celebrate Blerd Culture in Seattle!]]></description><link>https://www.northwestblerdcon.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:06:09 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.northwestblerdcon.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Soul Sisters of Tacoma Presents: JUTSU JAM in Tacoma! ]]></title><description><![CDATA[You do NOT want to miss this!!! It is 18+ and you will be in GREAT company! Tickets are nearly gone, so grab yours ASAP! Buy Tickets]]></description><link>https://www.northwestblerdcon.com/post/soul-sisters-of-tacoma-presents-jutsu-jam-in-tacoma</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e2ab230c8d230c9e8de7a8</guid><category><![CDATA[Events]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 21:54:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/319bd9_4beca161a9404f09b2b5aee1ea495f1c~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Imani Kang</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northwest Blerd Convention x Soul Sisters of Tacoma]]></title><description><![CDATA[We are over the MOON to announce our partnership with the ✨ iconic ✨ Soul Sisters of Tacoma .  Soul Sisters of Tacoma  is a group created by Saroya Hendricks  ( Sunny ) | She is a transplant to Tacoma, WA from Chicago  Created in August of 2023 to bring Black women like her together, unify and build connections.  They mostly host events in the Tacoma area. There’s also a “ Soul Sister of Thurston County ” Group as well. That one is ran by Cassandra Jackson  ✨]]></description><link>https://www.northwestblerdcon.com/post/northwest-blerd-convention-x-soul-sisters-of-tacoma</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e2a9c3908f1714a0e115b5</guid><category><![CDATA[Partners & Sponsors]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 21:47:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/319bd9_c68abd37303d44f293553142f201c80a~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Imani Kang</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northwest Blerd Convention x Elevel:Eleven ]]></title><description><![CDATA[We are proud to announce that we are working with Eleven:Eleven  for the Northwest Blerd Convention ✨ 1️⃣1️⃣ Eleven:Eleven 1️⃣1️⃣ is a BIPOC-artist led creative and cultural third space in the Pike/Pine Corridor heart of Capitol Hill Arts District, as well as the official showroom of On The Block Seattle. Support with an $11.11 membership today!   More: On The Block is a living creative ecosystem advancing the mission of Seattle Artist Coalition for Equitable Development reclaiming space...]]></description><link>https://www.northwestblerdcon.com/post/northwest-blerd-convention-x-elevel-eleven</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e2a544a96d49e56ebe0308</guid><category><![CDATA[Partners & Sponsors]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 21:29:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/319bd9_d27285b921cb467483b379fb6d76b7c3~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Imani Kang</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northwest Blerd Convention x ZEV CoOp]]></title><description><![CDATA[We’re proud to announce our partnership with ZEV Co-Op , a member-owned nonprofit bringing shared electric vehicle access to communities across Washington. Through this partnership, ZEV Co-Op is helping us bridge the gap. Providing transportation between locations and workshops so attendees can move freely, show up fully, and experience everything we’ve built together. Because access matters. Sustainability matters. And getting people where they need to be? We OUTSIIIIDE!]]></description><link>https://www.northwestblerdcon.com/post/northwest-blerd-convention-x-zev-coop</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e2a451908f1714a0e10a9f</guid><category><![CDATA[Partners & Sponsors]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 21:22:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/319bd9_c780f82e49204320aa00ce2e3e7225e2~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Imani Kang</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northwest Blerd Convention x Estelita's]]></title><description><![CDATA[We’re honored to partner with Estelita’s Library . A Black and Brown-owned, social justice library, and gathering space rooted right here in Seattle. For many of us, it started in spaces like these. Public libraries, tucked into corners flipping through manga, or “Amazing Grace”, discovering stories that made us feel seen, building imagination in quiet community. Founded by Edwin &#38; Estel Lindo as a space to empower the next generation, Estelita’s has grown into a hub for activism, education,...]]></description><link>https://www.northwestblerdcon.com/post/northwest-blerd-convention-x-estelita-s</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e2a29a908f1714a0e106b7</guid><category><![CDATA[Partners & Sponsors]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 21:20:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/319bd9_706d80903df640a0a9cc6590aa8f6555~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Imani Kang</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Artist Promenade Application ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Traditionally identified as "artist alley". The Artist Promenade  is the place where creativity shows up loud and proud. Independent artists, illustrators, makers, and small creative brands bring original art, comics, prints, apparel, handmade goods, and fandom-inspired creations to life. The Promenade , located on 23rd &#38; Jackson in the historically red-lined Central District; mid-gentrification - image via The Seattle Globalist, 2016 Artist Promenade Application We’re rolling out a...]]></description><link>https://www.northwestblerdcon.com/post/explore-seattle-s-blerd-culture-this-convention-season</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69974480563224cff6121316</guid><category><![CDATA[Participation]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 17:12:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/319bd9_0eb0790a3c5a49a8a226109b49a84f00~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Imani Kang</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Join Us at the Inaugural Northwest Blerd Convention]]></title><description><![CDATA[The excitement is palpable as we prepare for the Northwest Blerd Convention ! This event promises to be a celebration of all things nerdy and nostalgic, bringing together fans of comics, gaming, anime, and more. Whether you are a lifelong enthusiast or just curious about the culture, this convention is designed for everyone. What is a Blerd Convention? A Blerd Convention is a gathering that focuses on the intersection of Black culture and nerd culture. It celebrates the contributions of Black...]]></description><link>https://www.northwestblerdcon.com/post/join-us-at-the-inaugural-northwest-blerd-convention</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6997447f563224cff6121313</guid><category><![CDATA[NWBC Updates]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 17:12:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/319bd9_e087c0f8b5d24fd4ba916063eb8e7e37~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Imani Kang</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>