BlackInAstroWeek 2021 Poster by Black In Astro

Black In Astro Week 2021

Join us for a week full of fun events, panels, and giveaways. Be sure to follow our social medias to stay-up-to-date


Sunday June 20 - #BlackInAstroGrandSlam

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

  • 4:00-6:00 pm EST { register to attend here}

Monday June 21 - #BlackXploration

Celebrate all things Aerospace, Astronauts, Aeronautics, Astronautics, and more! Share your stories/research with the hashtags #BlackInAeroRollCall & #BlackXploration

  • 6:00-7:30pm EST: Launching a Career Into Space: A Discussion about Aerospace Careers/Journey. Registration Link Here

  • 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, astrophotography, and more -featuring special prizes!

  • 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. Enter your astro-themed artwork here

  • Enter the giveaway for a chance to win one of two copies of Ytasha Womack’s book - Afrofuturism

  • 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

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.

  • Join us on Instagram and Twitter as we takeover the SETI pages for a day full of fun facts and trivia

Thursday June 24 - #BlackWhole

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

  • Summarize research using a haiku for a chance to win a $30.00 gift card and other special prizes

  • A special poem reading for Black people in the space fields

  • Join our founder and co-organizer Ashley Lindalia & Dakotah Tyler for a special SETI Live event at 2pm PST/5pm EST. Watch live event here

Friday June 25 - #AllTheStars

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

  • Use the hashtag #AllTheStarsRollCall to introduce yourself and tell your story of who influenced you in the space sciences

Saturday June 26 - #BlackSpace

Let's talk about Black scicommers and educators. Join us for a day filled with science communication knowledge

  • Use the hashtag #BlackSpaceRollCall to introduce yourself

  • Special video premiere

  • Join us for trivia night with a special prize giveaway