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'''Blerdcon''' is an annual three-day multi-genre convention held during July at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City at Reagan National Airport in [[Arlington County, Virginia|Arlington, Virginia]]. The conventions name comes from the word "blerds", a term for black nerds, and was founded by Hilton George.<ref name="nbc06302017"/><ref name="wp07262018"/><ref name="wusa07252018"/> Blerdcon aims to be diverse and inclusive.<ref name="wp07262018"/><ref name="wusa07252018"/>
'''Blerdcon''' is an annual three-day multi-genre convention held during July at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City at Reagan National Airport in [[Arlington County, Virginia|Arlington, Virginia]]. The convention's name comes from the word "blerds", a term for black nerds.<ref name="nbc06302017"/><ref name="wp07262018"/><ref name="wusa07252018"/> It was co-founded by Hassan Parrish and Hilton George.<ref name="tnd07122022"/><ref name="tg07072022"/> Blerdcon aims to be diverse and inclusive.<ref name="wp07262018"/><ref name="wusa07252018"/>


==Programming==
==Programming==
Blerdcon typically features an cosplay contests, gaming tournaments, maid café, panels, vendors, and workshops.<ref name="nbc06302017"/><ref name="arl06302017"/><ref name="wamu07262018"/> The gaming room is open 24-hours during the event.<ref name="wp07262018"/><ref name="wamu07262018"/><ref name="whurk0720128"/>
Blerdcon typically features cosplay contests, concerts, gaming tournaments, maid café, panels, vendors, and workshops.<ref name="nbc06302017"/><ref name="arl06302017"/><ref name="wamu07262018"/><ref name="arl07162021"/> The gaming room is open 24-hours during the event.<ref name="wp07262018"/><ref name="wamu07262018"/><ref name="whurk0720128"/>


==History==
==History==
Blerdcon's idea came out of the experience of attending another convention, [[MomoCon]].<ref name="nbc06302017"/> First year attendance was higher then expected, with 1,800 people.<ref name="wp07262018"/>
Blerdcon's idea came out of the experience of attending another convention, [[MomoCon]].<ref name="nbc06302017"/> First year attendance was higher than expected, with 1,800 people.<ref name="wp07262018"/> Blerdcon 2020 was cancelled due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]].<ref name="arl07162021"/><ref name="blerdfb2020"/><ref name="FC-2020"/> Blerdcon 2021 required attendees to wear masks and provide their [[COVID-19]] vaccination card.<ref name="arl07162021"/> The cosplay contest caused controversy in 2021 due to it being won by a Caucasian female.<ref name="dd07222021"/><ref name="unilad07222021"/> Blerdcon in 2022 continued to have mask and vaccination requirements.<ref name="arl07082022"/> The convention had programming on Thursday in 2023.<ref name="tg07042023"/>


===Event history===
===Event history===
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{{Convention list
{{Convention list
| date = July 27-29, 2018
| date = July 27–29, 2018
| venue = Hyatt Regency Crystal City at Reagan National Airport
| venue = Hyatt Regency Crystal City at Reagan National Airport
| location = Arlington, Virginia
| location = Arlington, Virginia
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{{Convention list
{{Convention list
| date = July 12-14, 2019<ref name="FC-2019"/>
| date = July 12–14, 2019
| venue = Hyatt Regency Crystal City at Reagan National Airport
| venue = Hyatt Regency Crystal City at Reagan National Airport
| location = Arlington, Virginia
| location = Arlington, Virginia
| attendance =
| attendance =
| guests = [[Beau Billingslea]], [[Estelle (musician)|Estelle]],<ref name="FC-2019"/> Shaina “Samuraider” West, and [[Rachel True]].<ref name="tz08062019"/>
| guests =
}}
{{Convention list
| date = July 16-18, 2021
| venue = Hyatt Regency Crystal City at Reagan National Airport
| location = Arlington, Virginia
| attendance =
| guests = Karan Ashley,<ref name="FC-2021"/> [[Dax ExclamationPoint]], Barr Foxx, Roxxy Haze, Wreck it Ronnie, Scotty Swan, Violette Verse, and Yeliz.<ref name="wusa07162021"/>
}}
{{Convention list
| date = July 8-10, 2022
| venue = Hyatt Regency Crystal City at Reagan National Airport
| location = Arlington, Virginia
| attendance =
| guests = J'adore Cosplay<ref name="FC-2022"/> and [[Orlando Jones]].<ref name="tg07072022"/>
}}
{{Convention list
| date = July 7-9, 2023<ref name="tg07042023"/>
| venue = Hyatt Regency Crystal City at Reagan National Airport
| location = Arlington, Virginia
| attendance =
| guests = Karan Ashley, [[Adetokumboh M'Cormack|Ade M'Cormack]], [[Cree Summer]], and Rachel True.<ref name="tg07082023"/><ref name="arl07072023"/>
}}
{{Convention list
| date = July 12-14, 2024<ref name="fox5dc06132024"/>
| venue = Hyatt Regency Crystal City at Reagan National Airport
| location = Arlington, Virginia
| attendance =
| guests = [[Ahmed Best]], [[Atandwa Kani]],<ref name="fox5dc06132024"/> [[Walter Emanuel Jones|Walter Jones]], [[Phil LaMarr]].<ref name="wtop07112024"/>
}}
}}
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<ref name="FC-2017">{{cite web | url = http://fancons.com/events/info.shtml/7444/blerdcon-2017 | title = Blerdcon 2017 Information | publisher = FanCons.com | accessdate = 2018-08-17}}</ref>
<ref name="FC-2017">{{cite web | url = https://fancons.com/events/info/7444/blerdcon-2017 | title = Blerdcon 2017 Information | publisher = FanCons.com | accessdate = 2018-08-17}}</ref>


<ref name="FC-2018">{{cite web | url = http://fancons.com/events/info.shtml/9848/blerdcon-2018 | title = Blerdcon 2018 Information | publisher = FanCons.com | accessdate = 2018-08-17}}</ref>
<ref name="FC-2018">{{cite web | url = https://fancons.com/events/info/9848/blerdcon-2018 | title = Blerdcon 2018 Information | publisher = FanCons.com | accessdate = 2018-08-17}}</ref>


<ref name="FC-2019">{{cite web | url = http://fancons.com/events/info.shtml/11378/blerdcon-2019 | title = Blerdcon 2019 Information | publisher = FanCons.com | accessdate = 2018-08-17}}</ref>
<ref name="FC-2019">{{cite web | url = https://fancons.com/events/info/11378/blerdcon-2019 | title = Blerdcon 2019 Information | publisher = FanCons.com | accessdate = 2019-09-10}}</ref>

<ref name="FC-2020">{{cite web | url = https://fancons.com/events/info/14722/blerdcon-2020 | title = Blerdcon 2020 Information | publisher = FanCons.com | accessdate = 2020-05-29}}</ref>

<ref name="FC-2021">{{cite web | url = https://fancons.com/events/info/16008/blerdcon-2021 | title = Blerdcon 2021 Information | publisher = FanCons.com | accessdate = 2021-08-11}}</ref>

<ref name="FC-2022">{{cite web | url = https://fancons.com/events/info/19173/blerdcon-2022 | title = Blerdcon 2022 Information | publisher = FanCons.com | accessdate = 2022-07-19}}</ref>


<ref name="arl06302017">{{cite news |last1=Berko |first1=Katherine |title='Minority Nerd' Convention Coming to Crystal City |url=https://www.arlnow.com/2017/06/30/minority-nerd-convention-coming-to-crystal-city/ |accessdate=22 August 2018 |work=ARLnow |date=30 June 2017}}</ref>
<ref name="arl06302017">{{cite news |last1=Berko |first1=Katherine |title='Minority Nerd' Convention Coming to Crystal City |url=https://www.arlnow.com/2017/06/30/minority-nerd-convention-coming-to-crystal-city/ |accessdate=22 August 2018 |work=ARLnow |date=30 June 2017}}</ref>


<ref name="arl07202018">{{cite news |last1=Pincus |first1=Melanie |title=Blerdcon, 'Fully Inclusive' Convention for Nerds, Returns to Crystal City |url=https://www.arlnow.com/2018/07/20/blerdcon-fully-inclusive-convention-for-nerds-returns-to-crystal-city/ |accessdate=22 August 2018 |work=ARLnow |date=20 July 2018}}</ref>
<ref name="arl07202018">{{cite news |last1=Pincus |first1=Melanie |title=Blerdcon, 'Fully Inclusive' Convention for Nerds, Returns to Crystal City |url=https://www.arlnow.com/2018/07/20/blerdcon-fully-inclusive-convention-for-nerds-returns-to-crystal-city/ |accessdate=22 August 2018 |work=ARLnow |date=20 July 2018}}</ref>

<ref name="arl07162021">{{cite news |last1=DeVoe |first1=Jo |title=Inclusive 'Blerdcon' Convention Kicks Off in Crystal City |url=https://www.arlnow.com/2021/07/16/inclusive-blerdcon-convention-kicks-off-in-crystal-city/ |access-date=12 August 2021 |work=ARLnow |date=16 July 2021 |language=en}}</ref>

<ref name="arl07082022">{{cite news |last1=Chan |first1=Mavis |title=Blerdcon, celebrating Black nerd culture, returns to Arlington today |url=https://www.arlnow.com/2022/07/08/blerdcon-celebrating-black-nerd-culture-returns-to-arlington-today/ |access-date=20 July 2022 |work=ARLnow |date=8 July 2022 |language=en}}</ref>

<ref name="arl07072023">{{cite news |last1=LeTendre |first1=Hallie |title=BlerDCon, celebrating Black nerd culture, kicks off today in Crystal City |url=https://www.arlnow.com/2023/07/07/blerdcon-convention-kicks-off-today-in-crystal-city-to-commend-black-nerd-culture/ |access-date=19 July 2023 |work=ARLnow |date=7 July 2023 |language=en}}</ref>

<ref name="blerdfb2020">{{cite web |title=BLERDCON ANNOUNCEMENT |url=https://www.facebook.com/blerdcondc/posts/1156253984718548 |website=Facebook |accessdate=30 May 2020 |language=en}}</ref>


<ref name="bpm08072018">{{cite news |last1=Allen |first1=Troy-Jeffrey |title=Adventures at BLERDCON DC |url=https://blackpublicmedia.org/adventures-at-blerdcon-dc/ |accessdate=22 August 2018 |work=Black Public Media |date=August 7, 2018}}</ref>
<ref name="bpm08072018">{{cite news |last1=Allen |first1=Troy-Jeffrey |title=Adventures at BLERDCON DC |url=https://blackpublicmedia.org/adventures-at-blerdcon-dc/ |accessdate=22 August 2018 |work=Black Public Media |date=August 7, 2018}}</ref>

<ref name="dd07222021">{{cite news |last1=Cardin |first1=Kathryn |title=White woman wins cosplay contest at convention celebrating Black nerds, sparking outrage |url=https://www.dailydot.com/unclick/white-woman-wins-blerdcon-cosplay-contest-controversy/ |access-date=12 August 2021 |work=The Daily Dot |date=22 July 2021}}</ref>

<ref name="fox5dc06132024">{{cite news |last1=Smith |first1=Brandon |title=BlerDCon 2024: Black nerd convention brings cosplay, food trucks, and star guests to Arlington |url=https://www.fox5dc.com/news/blerdcon-2024-black-nerd-convention-brings-cosplay-food-trucks-star-guests-arlington |access-date=22 July 2024 |work=FOX 5 DC |date=13 June 2024}}</ref>


<ref name="nbc06302017">{{cite news |last1=Rozen |first1=Courtney |title=Blerdcon Blends Diversity and Geek Culture |url=https://www.nbcwashington.com/entertainment/the-scene/Blerdcon-Blends-Diversity-and-Geek-Culture-431857063.html |accessdate=22 August 2018 |work=NBC4 Washington |date=Jun 30, 2017 |language=en}}</ref>
<ref name="nbc06302017">{{cite news |last1=Rozen |first1=Courtney |title=Blerdcon Blends Diversity and Geek Culture |url=https://www.nbcwashington.com/entertainment/the-scene/Blerdcon-Blends-Diversity-and-Geek-Culture-431857063.html |accessdate=22 August 2018 |work=NBC4 Washington |date=Jun 30, 2017 |language=en}}</ref>


<ref name="wp07262018">{{cite news |last1=Page-Kirby |first1=Kristen |title=Now bigger and brighter, the 2nd annual Blerdcon has space for everyone |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/express/wp/2018/07/26/now-bigger-and-brighter-the-2nd-annual-blerdcon-has-space-for-everyone/ |accessdate=17 August 2018 |work=Washington Post |date=July 26, 2018 |language=en}}</ref>
<ref name="tg07072022">{{cite news |title=At Blerdcon, Black nerds see themselves and find their tribe |url=https://thegrio.com/2022/07/07/you-can-be-a-nerd-and-keep-your-black-card-and-find-your-tribe-at-blerdcon-2022/ |access-date=20 July 2022 |work=TheGrio |date=7 July 2022}}</ref>

<ref name="tg07042023">{{cite news |last1=Wicker |first1=Kay |title='Fae'd to Black': Blerdcon returns for its 7th year with a star-studded lineup |url=https://thegrio.com/2023/07/04/faed-to-black-blerdcon-returns-for-its-7th-year-with-a-star-studded-lineup/ |access-date=19 July 2023 |work=TheGrio |date=4 July 2023}}</ref>

<ref name="tg07082023">{{cite news |last1=Wicker |first1=Kay |title=Blerdcon 2023 opens with a high-energy first day |url=https://thegrio.com/2023/07/08/blerdcon-2023-opens-with-a-high-energy-first-day/ |access-date=19 July 2023 |work=TheGrio |date=8 July 2023}}</ref>

<ref name="tnd07122022">{{cite news |last1=Laws |first1=Khalid |title=Blerdcon returns to Virginia to celebrate Black nerd culture |url=https://thenationaldesk.com/news/from-the-desk/blerdcon-returns-to-virginia-to-celebrate-black-nerd-culture-anime-gaming-comics |access-date=20 July 2022 |work=The National Desk |date=12 July 2022 |language=en}}</ref>

<ref name="tz08062019">{{cite news |title=3rd Annual Blerdcon Celebrates Diversity in Nerd Culture |url=https://thezebra.org/2019/08/06/3rd-annual-blerdcon-celebrates-diversity-in-nerd-culture/ |accessdate=10 September 2019 |work=The Zebra |date=7 August 2019}}</ref>

<ref name="unilad07222021">{{cite news |last1=Banim |first1=Julia |title=White Woman Wins Cosplay Contest At Convention Celebrating Black Nerds |url=https://www.unilad.co.uk/life/white-woman-wins-cosplay-contest-at-convention-celebrating-black-nerds/ |access-date=12 August 2021 |work=UNILAD |date=July 22, 2021 |language=en |archive-date=12 August 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210812013840/https://www.unilad.co.uk/life/white-woman-wins-cosplay-contest-at-convention-celebrating-black-nerds/ |url-status=dead }}</ref>

<ref name="wp07262018">{{cite news |last1=Page-Kirby |first1=Kristen |title=Now bigger and brighter, the 2nd annual Blerdcon has space for everyone |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/express/wp/2018/07/26/now-bigger-and-brighter-the-2nd-annual-blerdcon-has-space-for-everyone/ |accessdate=17 August 2018 |newspaper=Washington Post |date=July 26, 2018 |language=en}}</ref>


<ref name="wamu07262018">{{cite news |last1=Lefrak |first1=Mikaela |title=Blerdcon Is Back: What To Expect From The Convention That Celebrates Black-Nerd Culture |url=https://wamu.org/story/18/07/26/blerdcon-back-expect-convention-celebrates-black-nerd-culture/ |accessdate=22 August 2018 |work=WAMU |date=July 26, 2018}}</ref>
<ref name="wamu07262018">{{cite news |last1=Lefrak |first1=Mikaela |title=Blerdcon Is Back: What To Expect From The Convention That Celebrates Black-Nerd Culture |url=https://wamu.org/story/18/07/26/blerdcon-back-expect-convention-celebrates-black-nerd-culture/ |accessdate=22 August 2018 |work=WAMU |date=July 26, 2018}}</ref>


<ref name="whurk0720128">{{cite news |last1=Orobana |first1=Michelle |title=Blerdcon |url=http://whurk.org/65/blerdcon |accessdate=22 August 2018 |work=Whurk Magazine |date=July 1, 2018}}</ref>
<ref name="whurk0720128">{{cite news |last1=Orobana |first1=Michelle |title=Blerdcon |url=http://whurk.org/65/blerdcon |accessdate=22 August 2018 |work=Whurk Magazine |date=July 1, 2018 |archive-date=23 August 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180823005800/http://whurk.org/65/blerdcon |url-status=dead }}</ref>


<ref name="wusa07252018">{{cite news |title=Showcasing amazing cosplay looks for Blerdcon 2018 |url=https://www.wusa9.com/video/entertainment/television/programs/great-day-washington/showcasing-amazing-cosplay-looks-for-blerdcon-2018/65-8199880 |accessdate=17 August 2018 |work=WUSA |date=July 25, 2018}}</ref>
<ref name="wusa07252018">{{cite news |title=Showcasing amazing cosplay looks for Blerdcon 2018 |url=https://www.wusa9.com/video/entertainment/television/programs/great-day-washington/showcasing-amazing-cosplay-looks-for-blerdcon-2018/65-8199880 |accessdate=17 August 2018 |work=WUSA |date=July 25, 2018}}</ref>

<ref name="wusa07162021">{{cite news |last1=Cremen |first1=Alanea |title=BlerdCon: Why you may see Spider-Man, Batman and more walking around this weekend |url=https://www.wusa9.com/article/news/local/virginia/blerdcon-is-back-in-virginia/65-8a0a539a-e540-42b8-8587-a7e548fd5fca |access-date=12 August 2021 |work=WUSA |date=July 16, 2021}}</ref>

<ref name="wtop07112024">{{cite news |last1=Goldchain |first1=Michelle |title=Things to do in the DC area: Blerdcon, Bastille Day … and more! |url=https://wtop.com/things-to-do-in-dc/2024/07/things-to-do-in-the-dc-area-blerdcon-bastille-day-and-more/ |access-date=22 July 2024 |work=WTOP |date=11 July 2024 |language=en}}</ref>


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==External links==
==External links==
* [https://blerdcon.com/ Blerdcon Website]
* [https://blerdcon.org/ Blerdcon Website]


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Blerdcon
StatusActive
GenreMulti-genre[1][2]
VenueHyatt Regency Crystal City at Reagan National Airport
Location(s)Arlington, Virginia
CountryUnited States
Inaugurated2017
Websitehttps://blerdcon.org/

Blerdcon is an annual three-day multi-genre convention held during July at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City at Reagan National Airport in Arlington, Virginia. The convention's name comes from the word "blerds", a term for black nerds.[1][3][4] It was co-founded by Hassan Parrish and Hilton George.[5][6] Blerdcon aims to be diverse and inclusive.[3][4]

Programming

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Blerdcon typically features cosplay contests, concerts, gaming tournaments, maid café, panels, vendors, and workshops.[1][7][8][9] The gaming room is open 24-hours during the event.[3][8][10]

History

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Blerdcon's idea came out of the experience of attending another convention, MomoCon.[1] First year attendance was higher than expected, with 1,800 people.[3] Blerdcon 2020 was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[9][11][12] Blerdcon 2021 required attendees to wear masks and provide their COVID-19 vaccination card.[9] The cosplay contest caused controversy in 2021 due to it being won by a Caucasian female.[13][14] Blerdcon in 2022 continued to have mask and vaccination requirements.[15] The convention had programming on Thursday in 2023.[16]

Event history

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Dates Location Atten. Guests
June 30 - July 2, 2017 Hyatt Regency Crystal City at Reagan National Airport
Arlington, Virginia		1,800 (est.)[3]Bec's Cosplay Wonderland and Eric "The Smoke" Moran.[17]
July 27–29, 2018 Hyatt Regency Crystal City at Reagan National Airport
Arlington, Virginia		Karan Ashley, Mega Ran, Michael "Knightmage" Wilson,[18] Douriean Fletcher, Kevin Grevioux, and Keisha Tucker.[19]
July 12–14, 2019 Hyatt Regency Crystal City at Reagan National Airport
Arlington, Virginia		Beau Billingslea, Estelle,[20] Shaina “Samuraider” West, and Rachel True.[21]
July 16-18, 2021 Hyatt Regency Crystal City at Reagan National Airport
Arlington, Virginia		Karan Ashley,[22] Dax ExclamationPoint, Barr Foxx, Roxxy Haze, Wreck it Ronnie, Scotty Swan, Violette Verse, and Yeliz.[23]
July 8-10, 2022 Hyatt Regency Crystal City at Reagan National Airport
Arlington, Virginia		J'adore Cosplay[24] and Orlando Jones.[6]
July 7-9, 2023[16] Hyatt Regency Crystal City at Reagan National Airport
Arlington, Virginia		Karan Ashley, Ade M'Cormack, Cree Summer, and Rachel True.[25][26]
July 12-14, 2024[27] Hyatt Regency Crystal City at Reagan National Airport
Arlington, Virginia		Ahmed Best, Atandwa Kani,[27] Walter Jones, Phil LaMarr.[28]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d Rozen, Courtney (Jun 30, 2017). "Blerdcon Blends Diversity and Geek Culture". NBC4 Washington. Retrieved 22 August 2018.
  2. ^ Allen, Troy-Jeffrey (August 7, 2018). "Adventures at BLERDCON DC". Black Public Media. Retrieved 22 August 2018.
  3. ^ a b c d e Page-Kirby, Kristen (July 26, 2018). "Now bigger and brighter, the 2nd annual Blerdcon has space for everyone". Washington Post. Retrieved 17 August 2018.
  4. ^ a b "Showcasing amazing cosplay looks for Blerdcon 2018". WUSA. July 25, 2018. Retrieved 17 August 2018.
  5. ^ Laws, Khalid (12 July 2022). "Blerdcon returns to Virginia to celebrate Black nerd culture". The National Desk. Retrieved 20 July 2022.
  6. ^ a b "At Blerdcon, Black nerds see themselves and find their tribe". TheGrio. 7 July 2022. Retrieved 20 July 2022.
  7. ^ Berko, Katherine (30 June 2017). "'Minority Nerd' Convention Coming to Crystal City". ARLnow. Retrieved 22 August 2018.
  8. ^ a b Lefrak, Mikaela (July 26, 2018). "Blerdcon Is Back: What To Expect From The Convention That Celebrates Black-Nerd Culture". WAMU. Retrieved 22 August 2018.
  9. ^ a b c DeVoe, Jo (16 July 2021). "Inclusive 'Blerdcon' Convention Kicks Off in Crystal City". ARLnow. Retrieved 12 August 2021.
  10. ^ Orobana, Michelle (July 1, 2018). "Blerdcon". Whurk Magazine. Archived from the original on 23 August 2018. Retrieved 22 August 2018.
  11. ^ "BLERDCON ANNOUNCEMENT". Facebook. Retrieved 30 May 2020.
  12. ^ "Blerdcon 2020 Information". FanCons.com. Retrieved 2020-05-29.
  13. ^ Cardin, Kathryn (22 July 2021). "White woman wins cosplay contest at convention celebrating Black nerds, sparking outrage". The Daily Dot. Retrieved 12 August 2021.
  14. ^ Banim, Julia (July 22, 2021). "White Woman Wins Cosplay Contest At Convention Celebrating Black Nerds". UNILAD. Archived from the original on 12 August 2021. Retrieved 12 August 2021.
  15. ^ Chan, Mavis (8 July 2022). "Blerdcon, celebrating Black nerd culture, returns to Arlington today". ARLnow. Retrieved 20 July 2022.
  16. ^ a b Wicker, Kay (4 July 2023). "'Fae'd to Black': Blerdcon returns for its 7th year with a star-studded lineup". TheGrio. Retrieved 19 July 2023.
  17. ^ "Blerdcon 2017 Information". FanCons.com. Retrieved 2018-08-17.
  18. ^ "Blerdcon 2018 Information". FanCons.com. Retrieved 2018-08-17.
  19. ^ Pincus, Melanie (20 July 2018). "Blerdcon, 'Fully Inclusive' Convention for Nerds, Returns to Crystal City". ARLnow. Retrieved 22 August 2018.
  20. ^ "Blerdcon 2019 Information". FanCons.com. Retrieved 2019-09-10.
  21. ^ "3rd Annual Blerdcon Celebrates Diversity in Nerd Culture". The Zebra. 7 August 2019. Retrieved 10 September 2019.
  22. ^ "Blerdcon 2021 Information". FanCons.com. Retrieved 2021-08-11.
  23. ^ Cremen, Alanea (July 16, 2021). "BlerdCon: Why you may see Spider-Man, Batman and more walking around this weekend". WUSA. Retrieved 12 August 2021.
  24. ^ "Blerdcon 2022 Information". FanCons.com. Retrieved 2022-07-19.
  25. ^ Wicker, Kay (8 July 2023). "Blerdcon 2023 opens with a high-energy first day". TheGrio. Retrieved 19 July 2023.
  26. ^ LeTendre, Hallie (7 July 2023). "BlerDCon, celebrating Black nerd culture, kicks off today in Crystal City". ARLnow. Retrieved 19 July 2023.
  27. ^ a b Smith, Brandon (13 June 2024). "BlerDCon 2024: Black nerd convention brings cosplay, food trucks, and star guests to Arlington". FOX 5 DC. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
  28. ^ Goldchain, Michelle (11 July 2024). "Things to do in the DC area: Blerdcon, Bastille Day … and more!". WTOP. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
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