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bram | cody 🌱 @bramblebug.bsky.social · 21d

hey #durhamnc! I’ll be vending at #Pride on Saturday, Sept. 28th. my little gold tent will be set up with many goodies in Durham Central Park from 12pm-4pm! come out and say hi, peep through some free stuff I’m bringing, and take home some 100% human-made art! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

a digital graphic with a cream background and neutral rainbow and purple text. it reads: “Pride Durham, NC. Vendors: Sun. Sept. 28th, 12pm-4pm. Durham Central Park”

a digital flyer with a white background and red and rainbow logos/words. it reads: “Pride Durham, NC. We Are The Rainbow. Together in Support for Our Coalitions | Environments | Futures. Friday 9/26, Saturday 9/27, Sunday 9/28. Friday, Sept. 26: Justice Concert and Rally | 5PM–9PM at CCB Plaza - 201 Corcoran Street. Saturday, Sept. 27: Community Parade & March | 12PM–2PM. Health & Wellness Kickback | 2PM–5PM at Duke East Campus - 1304 Campus Drive. Sunday, Sept. 28: Food Truck & Vendor Market | 12PM–4PM at Durham Central Park - 501 Foster Street.”

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Ret-con @retconnc.bsky.social · 20d

Thanks as always to @mockatoo.bsky.social and @orthaneproductions.bsky.social for our lovely banners!

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Ret-con @retconnc.bsky.social · 20d

🌈Join us in downtown Greensboro for Pride! We are right in front of Melrose on Church Street!

Ret-con staff stand behind a table at Ret-con's booth for Greensboro Pride

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Ret-con @retconnc.bsky.social · Sep 9

Our 2026 dealer and guest applications deadline has been extended! Do you or someone you know still need to apply? The time is now!
www.ret-con.org/applications

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Ret-con @retconnc.bsky.social · Aug 27

Need a sweet treat in the Triad? Check out Uncle Cheesecake in High Point, NC! Owned by a former Chopped contestant, and they also offer classes! #blackbusinessmonth

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Black Indie Comix Club [Follow our Black & Bloody Kickstarter!] @blackindiecomix.bsky.social · Aug 15

Our Black and Bloody Kickstarter is LIVE and is 33% funded! Please help us reach our goal and get this nice vampire lady (who will only nibble on you a little bit she swears!) on a tote bag if we reach our stretch goal!
Linked below!

#BlackVampires #Blackcomics #anthology #comicanthology #sinners

A Black vampire lady crawls toward the viewer with blood dripping down her chin. The text reads: "Black and Bloody Kickstarter, linked below"

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Ret-con @retconnc.bsky.social · Aug 22

Our 2026 dealer and guest applications deadline has been extended! Do you or someone you know still need to apply? The time is now!
www.ret-con.org/applications

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Ret-con @retconnc.bsky.social · Aug 22

If you find yourself in Greensboro, check out Ben’s Boyz for delicious food, and local art and books! #blackbusinessmonth bensboyzfood.com/next-chapter...

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Ret-con @retconnc.bsky.social · Aug 20

Next up for #blackbusinessmonth shoutouts: author, martial artist, and rapper VVITCHBOY. Check out his new song OUR LADY UNDERGROUND! @mmagoth.bsky.social open.spotify.com/artist/373om...

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Ret-con @retconnc.bsky.social · Jul 22

Pre-registration for Ret-con 2026 weekend badges, as well as the special discounted room rate are now available on our website! We will return to the DoubleTree Hotel Raleigh-Durham AirPort at Research Triangle Park. Join us March 6-8th!
www.ret-con.org

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Ret-con @retconnc.bsky.social · Aug 14

Next up for #blackbusinessmonth we have Win’s Books Publishing, owned by author Winnifred Tataw. Check out their books from diverse authors here: www.winsbookspublishing.com

Ret-con @retconnc.bsky.social · Aug 12

The Boring Store specializes in bonnets, hair accessories, and clothing, all with cute, nerdy prints! #blackbusinessmonth @theboringstore.bsky.social boringlorina.com