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Starting off August strong with my first ever talk at @seriousplayconf 2026 at Duke University! I am excited to speaking about engaging with #gaming culture through a lens of #BlackJoy! Come see me at August 7 at 10:30am sharp!

To purchase tix and learn more here: https://seriousplayconf.com/homepage/# by @hqtoblade

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We are happy to share that Director of B.L.A.D.E. Javon Goard @datguyjavon will be hitting the road again. This time to @animeexpo in LA! He will be sharing a stage with a titan in journalism, former VICE News Correspondent, Dexter Thomas @dexdigi . Come see our panel Black Fandom and Anime: How We “Adopt” Our Characters.

Special thanks to the Journal of Anime and Manga Studies for inviting us! Come thru good people! We are happy to share that Director of B.L.A.D.E. Javon Goard will be hitting the road again. This time to Anime Expo in LA! He will be sharing a stage with a titan in journalism, former VICE News Correspondent, Dexter Thomas (@dexdigi). Come see our panel Black Fandom and Anime:
How We "Adopt" Our Characters. Special thanks to the Journal of Anime and Manga Studies for inviting us! Come thru good people! by @hqtoblade

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📢 Breaking News! Co-Founder and Associate Director @hannon_phantom feature’s in Janica Ingram’s article in The Dig magazine.

The full article is linked in our Bio! by @hqtoblade

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Little less than a month away!!! If you 21+ and ready to have some fun with stimulating conversation then come through on June 7!!!!!
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#The HBCU Convention @hbcucon presents the return of HBCU Geek Fest 2026 —a culture-forward experience where creativity and community collide!

From education and #Cosplay to gaming and curated lifestyle experiences, we’re building an immersive world that honors our #HBCU legacy.

What to expect...
Music by @djblakberri
Delicious Gourmet Food
Artist/Vendor Exhibitions
Special Guests & Presentations
High Life 🍃 Outdoor Experience
Impactful Nerdy Panel Discussions
Video Game Arcade powered by Magfest Biggest Idiot

MUST BE 21+ TO ENTER
Discount Code: HBCUCon

ADVANCE TICKETS RECOMMENDED!
⚠️ ADVANCE TICKET SALES END MAY 31 ! ⚠️

LIMITED TICKETS AT THE DOOR (20)

Limited Vendor Tables Available!
Email us info@HBCUCon.org

As we bring together gamers, creators, alumni, and tastemakers from across the diaspora, expect an atmosphere with good vibes, good people, and maybe even some high-minded partnerships that understand the assignment.

Let’s level up the culture—together.

Updated COVID-19 vaccination and/or masking is strongly encouraged.

Design Team 🎨 @sfdesign21 @tudfldyy mazopal.design

#GeekFest HBCUGeekFest hbcucon by @hqtoblade

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It is going to be an amazing time this Saturday, May 2 for Comic Key! at the Annapolis Book Festival! So excited to be able to once again share a stage with @rosiesrambles and @thisistrini !!!! Come on out everyone!!!!!! taken in The Key School by @hqtoblade

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I had the incredible honor of speaking on a panel at my first ever @blerdcon 🙌🏾

I was blown away by the energy, scale, and variety of the event. Shoutout to Hilton George @blerdconhilton founder of BlerDCon, and a special thank you to Dr. Bryant O. Best @educator_x for connecting me with Javon Goard @datguyjavon , founder of The B.L.A.D.E Initiative.

I’m super excited for next year’s theme: Wrestling! I’ll be popping out as The Rock 🤣😂

In this clip, I share my approach to student development, helping youth handle stress, build positive coping skills, and unplug in these challenging times.

Let’s keep building and empowering our youth! taken in Washington, DC by @hqtoblade

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Thank you kindly to everyone one of you for making this year’s @blerdcon unforgettable. We look forward to continuing to do this work. Please stay tuned and join us on this journey.

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#blerdcon #blade #blerdcon2026 #blerd by @hqtoblade

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@blerdcon 2026 photo dump (I was staff this year, so I thank you to those that caught me during the brief moments I was standing still.

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#blerd #cosplayer #supportlocalart #princesspeach #bowsette by @hqtoblade

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#blerdcon #blade #blerd #education #cosplay by @hqtoblade

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#blerd #blerdcon #blerdcon2026 #blade #cosplayingwhileblack by @hqtoblade

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#blerd #blerdcon #blerdcon2026 #blade #cosplayingwhileblack Please join us at BLERDCON 2026 for new, fresh content curated just for you. by @hqtoblade

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#blerd #blerdcon #blerdcon2026 #blade #cosplayingwhileblack by @hqtoblade

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