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Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame

Originally founded in Kansas City in 1996, the Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame was transferred to Seattle in 2004 and is now a significant part of the Museum of Pop Culture.

Geek History

Nellie Bly’s Race Around the World

In 1889, the Pittsburgh-bred female journalist embarked on a solo journey around the world to break the fictional record set by Jules Verne’s Phileas Fogg in Around the World in Eighty Days.

Geek Charity and Activism

Politics for the Love of Fandom

In her 2019 book, communications professor Ashley Hinck explores the twenty-first century trend of Geek Culture fandoms being utilized for charity, social activism and civic engagement.

Avatar Activism

Hunger Action Heroes

Protego Foundation

Hunger Is Not a Game

#ReleaseTheSnyderCut

Black Panther Challenge

Fandom Acts of Kindness