What is Black in Astro?
Is a team of Black students and professionals working to amplify and celebrate the Black experience in Space sciences, a movement founded by Ashley Lindalia Walker.
Join us for a week, June 20 - June 26, full of fun events, panels, and giveaways. Be sure to follow #BlackInAstro on social media to stay up to date. Find out more at blackinastro.com.
Schedule of Events
SUNDAY JUNE 20 — #BLACKINASTROGRANDSLAM — 4:00-6:00 pm EST
Come meet the Black In Astro Team, watch performances, and B.Y.O.B (Bring Your Own Beverage) for a chill and fun night with prizes.
MONDAY JUNE 21 — #BLACKXPLORATION DAY — 6:00-7:30 pm EST
Celebrate all things Aerospace, Astronauts, Aeronautics, Astronautics, and more! Share your stories/research with the hashtags #BlackInAeroRollCall & #BlackXploration
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6:00-7:30pm EST: Launching a Career Into Space: A Discussion about Aerospace Careers/Journey. A webinar discussion about aerospace careers/journeys.
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Featuring: Dr. Rhonda Lyons, Cadence Payne, Jean Luis Suazo Betancourt (M.S.A.E. 2019), and Dr. Lionel Pittman.
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Moderator: Naia Butler-Craig (Current AE Ph.D. student)
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Registration Link Here
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Enter the giveaway for a chance to win one of three lego sets for kids!
TUESDAY JUNE 22 — #BLACKTOTHEFUTURE
Celebrate with us as we dedicate this day to afrofuturism & art featuring special prizes! Join us as we celebrate the life of Afrofuturist and author Octavia Butler.
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Submit your astro-themed artwork for a chance to win some amazing prizes from ceramic artist, Amy Rae Hill, a $25.00 gift card from STARtoralist, and postcards from Dr. Sian Proctor.
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Enter your astro-themed artwork here
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Enter the giveaway for a chance to win one of two copies of Ytasha Womack’s book - Afrofuturism
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12:00 - 1:00 pm EST: Alien vs Predator/SKA Telescope Live Discussion with Dr. Tana Joseph Watch here (co-hosted by The SETI Institute)
WEDNESDAY JUNE 23 — #ASTROWORLD on Twitter and Instagram
Join us for an out-of-this-world day dedicated to exoplanets, atmospheres, planet formation, and planetary sciences. Use the hashtag #AstroWorldRollCall to introduce yourself.
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Join us on Instagram and Twitter as we take over the SETI Twitter and Instagram pages for a day full of fun facts and trivia
THURSDAY JUNE 24 — #BLACKWHOLE on Instagram and Twitter
Join us for a day filled with poetry and featuring Black Holes, Dark Matter, Galaxies and Gravitational Waves! Use the hashtag #BlackWholeRollCall to introduce yourself and share your research.
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Summarize research using a haiku for a chance to win a $30.00 gift card and other special prizes
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Join our founder and co-organizer Ashley Lindalia & Dakotah Tyler for a special SETI Live event!
FRIDAY JUNE 25 — #ALLTHESTARS — Instagram and Twitter
All the stars are closer. Join us as we celebrate Black influences on the Black Space Family Members and let's talk about some ISM and stars
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Use the hashtag #AllTheStarsRollCall to introduce yourself and tell your story of who influenced you in the space sciences
SATURDAY JUNE 26 — #BLACKSPACE on Instagram and Twitter
Let's talk about Black scicommers and educators. Join us for a day filled with science communication knowledge
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Use the hashtag #BlackSpaceRollCall to introduce yourself
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Special video premiere
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Join us for trivia night with a special prize giveaway
