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ConTreader, LLC is the brain-child of an eclectic mix of female leading characters (in their own lives) who met at Dragon Con, the premiere volunteer run sci-fi and multimedia convention that takes place in Atlanta, GA every Labor Day Weekend. Andria Williams-Jackson and Janné Y. McKamey, founders of ConTreader, LLC, along with their cohorts and contributors plan to use this platform for not only merchandising and general marketing mayhem, but to help bring awareness in regard to people of color, those with developmental disabilities (i.e., Autism, Fragile X Syndrome),and in the LGBQT community who cosplay and attend such conventions. While those groups are our main focus, all are welcomed here!
A Con Treader is an individual who travels to and participates in fandom conventions. Although there are many fandom conventions that are sponsored by certain ethnic groups, a true Con Treader is not limited to any particular ethnic group or race and is more often than not inclusive and welcoming in nature. In fact, people of different ethnicities often incorporate their traditional dress, for example a hajib or yarmulke, into their cosplay. These Con Treaders not only participate in cosplay, panels, art shows, workshops and discussions during the conventions they are attend, but also use those mediums to perform community service work. Such community service activities often include visiting children’s hospitals, appearing at non-profit fundraising or other community events as entertainment, and blood drives. There are also a variety of fandom conventions, ranging from those sponsored by the entertainment industry to those completely run by volunteers, and everything in between.
Janne' is originally from Robbins, IL which happens to be the birthplace of the incomparable Nichelle Nichols. Through life's changes, she wound up in Georgia in 1993. She is a 30 year practicing attorney focusing on civil, domestic relations and contract matters. She is also a magistrate judge and longtime Dragon Con Volunteer, in addition to volunteering at other local conventions. She has a love of old school anime, Disney, Marvel, Star Wars, British TV and movies, all kinds of books and many other fandoms. In fact, in her next life she plans to be a Bond girl and a Doctor Who companion. She hopes to use this forum to shine a positive light on minorities and persons with disabilities who participate in sci-fi and multimedia conventions. She is an empty-nester mom of 2, step-mom of twins and “Grandma Na Na” to one adorable granddaughter.
Andria (known to most as Andi) is a native New Yorker who has lived in Georgia for over 20 years. Her love of words led her to study English, Literature and Writing in her early years. Then life happened. She tripped and fell into the world of finance and now works as a government contractor for an Air Force Base. The self proclaimed Geek, Gamer & Lovable asshole has been with her anime loving husband for 14+ years. He introduced her to the “convention life” and together the two have amassed an impressive collection of comics, action figures, statues and graphic novels. She is a huge fan of all things Marvel, was born a Trekkie, frakkin loves Battlestar Galactica and religiously follows the lore and lessons of the show Supernatural. When she isn’t geeking out or gaming, she is getting her “Mom on” raising and teaching her son and daughter to be well rounded blerds. She is passionate about acceptance of those on the Autism spectrum and works diligently to bring awareness to issues in the LGBTQIA community and in the Black Community abroad.
ConTreader is taking submissions for their first book: A collection personal convention stories and experiences. Interested in being a part of history? Scan the QR code above! If you are under 18 years of age, be sure to use the code labeled “Minors.” We can’t wait to hear from you!
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