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Exploring 3 Chambers and what it means to be a Blerd

"I'm Blerd all the way," says Chris Everett, a documentarian and creator of 3 Chambers, a festival in Wilmington that brings fans of hip hop, anime, and martial arts together under the umbrella of Blerd-dom. What exactly is a "Blerd"? Listen to find out, as WHQR's Aaleah McConnell gives you a guided tour of the 3 Chambers.

Aaleah McConnell is a Report for America corps member and a recent North Carolina implant from Atlanta, Georgia. They report on the criminal justice system in New Hanover County and surrounding areas. Before joining WHQR, they completed a fellowship with the States Newsroom, as a General Assignment Reporter for the Georgia Recorder. Aaleah graduated from Kennesaw State University with a degree in journalism and minored in African and African-American Diaspora studies. In their free time, Aaleah loves roller-skating and enjoys long walks with their dog Kai. You can reach them at <a href="mailto:amcconnell@whqr.org">amcconnell@whqr.org</a>.