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Jade R Rogers, Founder & Chief Innovation Officer
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Omaha’s House of Afros, Capes & Curls Presents AfroCon 2023
Making Space to Dream: Celebrating the Ultimate Intersection of Black Culture and Fandom
(OMAHA, Neb.) SEPTEMBER 7, 2023—The House of Afros, Capes & Curls will hold its 5th Annual signature event, AfroCon, on Saturday, October 7, 2023, from 9 a.m to 7 p.m. at Metropolitan Community College’s Fort Omaha Campus, 32nd & Sorensen Parkway Omaha, NE 68111, in building #24, the Center for Advanced & Emerging Technologies Building. Tickets are $10 for K-12 students and $25 for general admission, with proceeds benefiting the nonprofit host organization.
This is an extraordinary, family-friendly event that blends the magic of Black culture and Nerd culture with a day of immersive entertainment and enriching activities. It is the perfect opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals, forge new friendships, and support talented independent artists and businesses led by people of color. From engaging panel discussions, workshops, and cosplay contests, to a bustling vendor market, food trucks, kids activities, board games, and new this year, Esports gaming and tournaments, AfroCon offers a diverse range of activities for all fandoms and all ages. Professional photographs will be taken and cosplay or fandom-inspired dress is encouraged.
Special guests for this year’s panels and workshops include New York Times bestselling author Lacey Lamar, board game designer Marcus Ross, whose current “The Lord of the Rings Adventure Book” game is available exclusively at Target, and Mister K from “Mister K’s Clubhouse”, Omaha’s only live-action, educational preschool series. Also presenting this year are, acclaimed poet Zedeka Poindexter, award-winning playwright, Peggy Jones, bestselling author and playwright Kim Louise, YouTube Boardgaming Enthusiasts Our Family Plays Games, and Sensiil Studios, Iowa & Nebraska’s first black comic book company. New this year are Big Mama’s Kitchen, and Still Poppin Gourmet popcorn.
“Omaha is blessed with so many creative and talented people that have grown up or been connected to our community, and as our community of nerds expands we want to highlight that talent,” said Jade Rogers, founder and chief innovation officer for The House of Afros, Capes and Curls. “As we are “Making Space to Dream”, AfroCon is excited to continue finding new ways to connect with people from all backgrounds, as we support innovators and spread joy.”
The 5th Annual AfroCon Omaha is generously sponsored by the Weitz Family Foundation, The African American Unity Fund through Omaha Community Foundation, and Webberized Podcast Production. For tickets, schedule, and information on additional special guests visitAfroConOmaha.com!
About House of Afros, Capes & Curls
The House of Afros, Capes & Curls connects people from diverse backgrounds and builds community based on a shared love of science fiction, fan tasy, gaming, comics, and Afrofuturism while providing a safe space to explore the artistic, literary, and historic merits of geek culture. We believe that the idea of Black Futures or Afrofuturism can only be understood when we examine and celebrate Black culture and history. The House creates a platform for exploring past, present, and future creativity, invention, and technology. For more information on the organization, visit afroscapescurls.com
