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The House of Afros, Capes & Curls @afroscapescurls.com · 12d

💫Last, but certainly not least, a big thank you to our organization sponsors: Google, Lozier Foundation, The Sherwood Foundation, and The Weitz Family Foundation for all your help keeping The House of Afros, Capes & Curls moving like a well-oiled machine.

The House of Afros, Capes & Curls @afroscapescurls.com · 12d

⚖️ @aclune.bsky.social continues to champion equity, justice, and freedom of expression—values that echo throughout the #AfroCon community. Their support reminds us that the stories we tell and the spaces we build matter.

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The House of Afros, Capes & Curls @afroscapescurls.com · 12d

💡FiberFirst is helping power our celebration of imagination and innovation—because creativity thrives when communities are connected. Their commitment to technology and access aligns perfectly with AfroCon’s mission to empower and inspire through storytelling, gaming, and the arts.

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The House of Afros, Capes & Curls @afroscapescurls.com · 12d

🌟 In the wake of #AfroCon2025, we just want to give a HUGE Thank You to everyone whose support helps make The House possible! Together, their partnership strengthens our shared vision: a community where creativity, culture, and connection unite to imagine something greater.🖤

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The House of Afros, Capes & Curls @afroscapescurls.com · 13d

🔥Ready to Play, Create, and Compete?🔥
#AfroCon2025 is calling all gamers, creators, and cosplayers — there are still OPEN SLOTS for our biggest experiences at the con! Don’t wait, spots fill fast! Bring your imagination, skills, and your crew to AfroCon 2025!✨More info at shop-thehouse.square.site!

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The House of Afros, Capes & Curls @afroscapescurls.com · 15d

Come be part of this inspiring discussion on entrepreneurship, education, and innovation, as we kick off #AfroCon Weekend with purpose and imagination. ✨

📅 Friday, October 10, 2025 | 6:00–8:00 PM
📍 Metropolitan Community College - Fort Omaha Campus, Building #24
🎟️ Free Event: Open to the Public

The House of Afros, Capes & Curls @afroscapescurls.com · 15d

🌟Announcing panelists for The Call To Imagine: Opening Conversation for AfroCon 2025! 🌟A free event to meet changemakers from Goldman Sachs Black Women in Business, Cohort 7. Each is a leader whose vision & imagination embodies the spirit of AfroCon; imagination that doesn’t just dream, but builds.

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The House of Afros, Capes & Curls @afroscapescurls.com · 18d

✨ The wait is almost over—AfroCon 2025 is just ONE WEEK AWAY! ✨
Join us for a full day of cosplay, gaming, esports tournaments, vendors, panels, and community magic. This is the ultimate celebration of Black imagination, nerd culture, and creativity. Find info & tickets at shop-thehouse.square.site

The House of Afros, Capes & Curls @afroscapescurls.com · 23d

It’s time to lock in! 🎉 The AfroCon 2025 Esports is bringing the heat. Bring your Nintendo Switch and test your might in our Super Smash Bros. Ultimate tournament showdown!

🎟️Grab Your Tickets to AfroCon at : shop-thehouse.square.site
🎮Tournament Info & Sign Up Here : www.start.gg/tournament/a...

The House of Afros, Capes & Curls @afroscapescurls.com · 23d

🙌🏾 Volunteers: Be part of the crew that keeps AfroCon running smoothly. From greeting guests to helping with cosplay, gaming, and panels, there’s a role for everyone.

🛍️ Vendors: LAST CALL to share your art, books, fashion, comics, & creations in the AfroCon Marketplace. Supporters are here for YOU!

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The House of Afros, Capes & Curls @afroscapescurls.com · 23d

We’re building something BIG for AfroCon 2025—and we need YOU! 🙌🏾
Be part of AfroCon 2025—whether you’re behind a booth or behind the scenes! 💫
👉🏾 Apply today: Volunteer - buff.ly/bj0qziX | Vendor - buff.ly/nN25e9I

#AfroCon2025 #VendorsWanted #VolunteerWithUs

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The House of Afros, Capes & Curls @afroscapescurls.com · 24d

The countdown is ON - AfroCon 2025 is less than two weeks away! 🎉✨
Join us from 10 - 6 on Sat Oct, 11 for a day full of cosplay, gaming, vendors, panels, workshops, & community celebration. This is THE space where Black imagination, culture, and nerd life collide. 🎟️Tickets: shop-thehouse.square.site

The House of Afros, Capes & Curls @afroscapescurls.com · Sep 20

The 10th Anniversary #GameNight is in full swing @italvitalliving ! Come grab a smoothie (there's also CAKE!) and vibe with fellow nerds. And don't forget to grab your copy of The Book of Wonder, our newest installment in #TheHouse library. We'll be here till 6pm!

The House of Afros, Capes & Curls @afroscapescurls.com · Sep 18

✨Only THREE DAYS till Game Night!
Meet up with The House as we celebrate the launch of The Book of Wonder at our 10th Anniversary Game Night Celebration, in partnership with @italvitalliving ! Don’t miss out on board games, dominoes, spades, and more! Grab your FREE ticket at afroscapescurls.com.

The House of Afros, Capes & Curls @afroscapescurls.com · Sep 8

👗SURPRISE!! ✨ Ready to take your #cosplay to the next level? Join us for a hands-on Cosplay Workshop THIS WED (9/10/25) from 6-8pm @ UNO's Barbara Weitz CEC. Learn tips, tricks, & techniques to bring your favorite characters to life @ this FREE event! Make sure to share with any cosplayers you know!

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The House of Afros, Capes & Curls @afroscapescurls.com · Jun 7

Exhilarating Experiences slots are still available, so don't forget to grab your spot before they run out forever! We'll have a Sip & Paint with Ciera Mosley, Tea Tasting with Alaiya Cave, 3D Pen Creation Workshop, and a Tasting of Black-Owned Spirits

Book your Experiences here: buff.ly/QE5AZZb

The House of Afros, Capes & Curls @afroscapescurls.com · Jun 7

Speaking of ✨LOOKS✨ THE FIRST 25 ATTENDEES TO ARRIVE WILL BE FEATURED IN AN EXCLUSIVE RUNWAY FASHION SHOW STARTING AT 3:30PM (AND RECEIVE A FREE GIFT!!) Tickets up on our event shop : buff.ly/QE5AZZb
MAKE SURE TO GRAB THEM EARLY AS PRICES GO UP AT THE DOOR!

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The House of Afros, Capes & Curls @afroscapescurls.com · Jun 7

✊🏾STEAMPUNK LAST CALL!🎩
In a few hours, the #Juneteenth #SteampunkTeaParty will begin! Celebrate Victorian Wakanda & honor Black visionaries of the past while imagining a future powered by culture, innovation, & community. Steampunk or Western looks welcome. Be where history meets sci-fi over tea!

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The House of Afros, Capes & Curls @afroscapescurls.com · May 30

Next, on June 7th, we have the Juneteenth Steampunk Tea Party with this year’s theme, #VictorianWakanda. Rooted in real history and fueled by bold imagination, we will honor the brilliance of Black Victorians, while reimagining a future where culture, innovation, and community reign supreme!

The House of Afros, Capes & Curls @afroscapescurls.com · May 30

First, we have the #FREE Juneteenth Night Market on Friday, June 6th, chock-full of vendors, delectable foods, and our Cosplay Creation Station with a Clothing Swap. Bring your lightly used, freshly laundered clothes that you think would complete a fellow cosplayers Victorian or Western ensemble.

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The House of Afros, Capes & Curls @afroscapescurls.com · May 30

💫THE JUNETEENTH STEAMPUNK TEA PARTY IS IN 8 DAYS🎩⚙️

Celebrate #Juneteenth in full color at the #SteampunkTeaParty, a one-of-a-kind gathering where Black creativity, history, and futurism collide in spectacular fashion.

Tickets: square.link/u/8Nz6EB1p (Prices go up at the door!)

Learn more below!

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The House of Afros, Capes & Curls @afroscapescurls.com · May 20

This year’s theme, #VictorianWakanda, is rooted in real history & fueled by bold imagination. We’re honoring the brilliance of Black Victorians—visionaries, inventors, and dreamers—while reimagining a future where culture, innovation, and community reign supreme. So step into the story and join us!

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The House of Afros, Capes & Curls @afroscapescurls.com · May 20

💫THE JUNETEENTH STEAMPUNK TEA PARTY IS COMING 🎩

Celebrate #Juneteenth in full color at the #SteampunkTeaParty, a one-of-a-kind gathering where Black creativity, history, and futurism collide in spectacular fashion on Sat, June 7, 2025 from 3pm-7pm at Joslyn Castle!

Tickets Here: buff.ly/sAr3HbZ

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The House of Afros, Capes & Curls @afroscapescurls.com · May 15

Celebrate freedom in full color at the #Juneteenth #SteampunkTeaParty! With this year's theme, #VictorianWakanda, we’ll uplift the untold stories of Black visionaries and explore a future where culture, invention, and community reign!

Sat, June 7 | 3pm-7pm @ Joslyn Castle: square.link/u/8Nz6EB1p

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The House of Afros, Capes & Curls @afroscapescurls.com · May 10

💫TODAY'S THE DAY!🧚🏾‍♂️

In less than 3 hrs our celebration begins! Grab your FREE ticket, your wands, and your whimsy!

We'd also like to take a special moment to acknowledge our sponsor, Next Millennium and Mystic Fest ! Thank you for helping make #BlackFaeDay possible for the Omaha Community!

Black Fae Day 2025

You are cordially invited to a Black Fae Day gathering at Miller Park on Saturday, May 10, 2025. Black Fae Day is our celebration of diversity in High Fantasy, across genre and m...

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