DaPurpleSharpie

as of Friday, October 24th 2025, i am no longer a part of the 🎮

it's been an honor being a part of program for the last 3 years, but its time for me to move on 🫡

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I hosted the 10th annual Game Devs of Color Expo, but was even more nervous than the last four times I'd hosted the event. "Why?", you ask? Because this year, the event was receiving a "Certificate of Recognition" from NYC Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment !!

The NYC Watch Party went super smoothly and was incredibly fun (as you can probably see from the attached media on this post 😆)! There were a bunch of talks, developer interviews, and exclusive offline tournaments were some watch party attendants won prizes like a limited-edition SonicFox plushie !!

After accepting the certificate from the Mayor's Office, one of the founding directors, Catt Small, even made a really sweet heartfelt speech. I've been hosting the event for 5 years now, but this year has definitely stood out as the one I'm the most proud to be a part of. 🥰

a month and two weeks ago, i was contacted by the organizers at Dream Con to host the gaming tournaments

i immediately went into preparation mode and scheduled a photo session with Winston Zhou Photography, a braiding session with https://www.instagram.com/beautyroomva, and a mani with Yournailplugx Handcrafted Press On Nails

the way they all quickly came together to help me prep for this shoot, which was literally done the DAY BEFORE MY BIRTHDAY and scheduled in less than 2 weeks 🤯

even though people only see me (and PlayStation lmao) in these pictures, there is an entire team of people behind me cheering me on and working with me to move me forward

i'm so thankful for them and people like Denkles - https://www.denkles.com & Gemma - https://gemmaanderson.com who have worked to make a [REDACTED PROJECT] which i'm excited to showcase next week AND at the event itself !!

i've spent so much time focusing on this exact future; i want to just live in the now for a bit 🥰

sponsored by PlayStation btw

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nails : Yournailplugx Handcrafted Press On Nails
photographer & photo edit : Winston Zhou Photography

I'M HOSTING 2025!!

this is my first time hosting this event and i'm super excited!

i'll be working with tasteofblaze all weekend showing off all the gaming panels, tournaments, cosplay contests, and more~!!

if you're going to this year, please lemme know!

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