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The Black Collegiate Gaming Association (BCGA) rolled out its newest event, Black College Con, to help marginalized students, particularly at historically black colleges and universities, connect and access white, male-dominated industries like technology , gaming, and entertainment.
Led and founded by a black woman, the BCGA is the only organization of its kind run by this community.
Black College Con aims not only to be a networking event, but also a tournament that helps aspiring gamers and tech enthusiasts showcase their skills to potential employers and gain exposure. The Black in Unity theme is about connecting these talented techies with established game changers in the industry.
The hybrid summit, consisting of in-person and online components, begins Feb. 18 at North Carolina Central University with additional dates and locations at other HBCUs over the following weekends through March 11, according to the website.
This summit is revolutionary in this particular industry as the pipeline for various players was virtually non-existent before the BCGA was formed. However, in a global sphere, this sector of the expansive tech industry is only growing, and Black College Con intends to bring black and other POC students into the right mix. The event will feature live broadcasts from popular gaming streamer Twitch, black corporate partners, major players in the entertainment industry and “Big Tech” companies like Playstation and ADT.
The BCGA itself was founded in May 2020 by Keshia Walker, whose experience spans over two decades in high profile PR and marketing.
A pioneer in collegiate esports and gaming, Walker’s mission was to create an organization dedicated to empowering women and people of color in a space where they rarely get the spotlight. BCGA has since begun curating networking opportunities, staff training sessions, and tournaments that bring students from diverse backgrounds together with that shared passion.
Registration for this “Blackanda” event is free. Encourage supporters and attendees to promote the event with #BlackCollegeCon2023 or #BCC23.
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