Blerdcon
blerdcon annual threeday multigenre convention held july hyatt regency crystal city reagan national airport arlington virginia convention name come word blerds term black nerd cofounded hassan parrish hilton george blerdcon aim diverse inclusive blerdcon typically feature cosplay contest concert gaming tournament maid café panel vendor workshop gaming room open hour event blerdcons idea came experience attending another convention momocon first year attendance higher expected people blerdcon cancelled due covid pandemic blerdcon required attendee wear mask provide covid vaccination card cosplay contest caused controversy due caucasian female blerdcon continued mask vaccination requirement convention programming thursday blerdcon website