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Celebrating Blerd Culture in Seattle


Northwest Blerd Convention x Soul Sisters of Tacoma
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 ✨
Imani Kang
5 days ago1 min read


Northwest Blerd Convention x ZEV CoOp
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!
Imani Kang
5 days ago1 min read


Northwest Blerd Convention x Estelita's
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 & Estel Lindo as a space to empower the next generation, Estelita’s has grown into a hub for acti
Imani Kang
5 days ago1 min read


Artist Promenade Application
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 & Jackson in the historically red-lined Central District; mid-gentrification - image via The Seattle Globalist, 2016 Artist Promenade Application We’re rollin
Imani Kang
Feb 191 min read


Join Us at the Inaugural Northwest Blerd Convention
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 contr
Imani Kang
Feb 193 min read
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