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Dream Con brought Black nerd culture to Texas, but to keep it, founders say support is needed
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· July 30, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway It was founded in 2018 by a group of YouTubers and initially took place in Waco before moving to a different city due to growing attendance.
A Black-owned gaming, anime, and pop culture convention called Dream Con has been held in Texas for the past two summers. The event has become a significant gathering for Black nerds, also known as Blerds. It was founded in 2018 by a group of YouTubers and initially took place in Waco before moving to a different city due to growing attendance.
Further details about Dream Con, including its current location and future plans, are available from the source, which reports on the convention's importance to its attendees and the need for support to maintain its presence in Texas.
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Category: local Published: July 30, 2026 Source: Odessa American (oaoa.com) Reading time: 1 min
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