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
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