The HBCU experience has played a vital role in shaping who we are as nerds, and continues to serve as a hub to black nerds around the world. This unique lifestyle is rooted in the African diaspora’s contributions to academia and culture, from its adjacent organizations to its pioneering nerds of the community. HBCUs were the first institutionalized safe spaces for black nerds in the America. HBCU Con seeks to highlight the vitality of these spaces via its special events, programs, and campaigns.