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Black In Astro
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Celebrating and amplifying the Black experience in space-related fields. EST. 2020
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Black In Astro and CSMA are hosting a free networking dinner at the 247th AAS Meeting in Phoenix, AZ! Come connect with fellow community members, explore research collaborations, grad/postdoc opportunities, and more. Let’s grow and support each other!
#AAS247
Still smiling from an incredible night of connection and community ✨

Thank you to everyone who joined the Black in Astro & CSMA (@aascsma.bsky.social) Networking Dinner at #AAS247. And a huge thank you to our sponsors 👇🏼🧵 for making this night possible!
January 8, 2026 at 1:10 AM
Last day to register your interest! Only a few spots left!!

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Black In Astro and CSMA are hosting a free networking dinner at the 247th AAS Meeting in Phoenix, AZ! Come connect with fellow community members, explore research collaborations, grad/postdoc opportunities, and more. Let’s grow and support each other!
#AAS247
December 29, 2025 at 4:00 PM
There’s still space available to sign up for our FREE dinner at the 247th AAS! Deadline to apply has been extended until Dec 29, we hope to see you there ☺️
Black In Astro and CSMA are hosting a free networking dinner at the 247th AAS Meeting in Phoenix, AZ! Come connect with fellow community members, explore research collaborations, grad/postdoc opportunities, and more. Let’s grow and support each other!
#AAS247
December 27, 2025 at 3:54 AM
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Be an advocate for science. Applications for the AAS 2026 Congressional Visits Day are now open. In partnership with AAPT, we are bringing scientists to DC April 13–15 to meet with legislators. Training is provided—no policy experience required. Apply by Feb 1: aas.org/applications...
Applications Now Open for Congressional Visits Day 2026 | American Astronomical Society
Advocating for science comes down to effective communication. The main steps here are determining your message, developing a communication strategy, and identifying your member of Congress.
aas.org
December 15, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Black In Astro and CSMA are hosting a free networking dinner at the 247th AAS Meeting in Phoenix, AZ! Come connect with fellow community members, explore research collaborations, grad/postdoc opportunities, and more. Let’s grow and support each other!
#AAS247
December 8, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Happening in ~1.5 hours! See you soon ☺️
Join us tomorrow from 2-3pm ET for a special fireside chat on the art of storytelling within space sciences! This is a free event featuring a chat and Q&A with Joy Jones and Tim Fielder. As always, the link to register can be found on our website, we hope to see you there 🌟
December 3, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Join us tomorrow from 2-3pm ET for a special fireside chat on the art of storytelling within space sciences! This is a free event featuring a chat and Q&A with Joy Jones and Tim Fielder. As always, the link to register can be found on our website, we hope to see you there 🌟
December 1, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Join us this Friday for a special workshop from Movement Consulting: "Building Coalitions for Radical Change," presented by founder Dra. Nicole Cabrera-Salazar. For more information about the event, or to register, make sure to check out our website!
November 3, 2025 at 6:24 PM
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🔊Announcing a new Physics/Astro PhD scholarship scheme in Edinburgh, for students from a Black heritage, inc mixed Black background. Please help me spread the word. The scholarship covers all tuition fees, living costs & research travel. #blackinSTEM 🔭👩‍🔬⚛️

ℹ️: www.ph.ed.ac.uk/studying/pos...
October 20, 2025 at 3:52 PM
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Ayanna Mann is representing AAS and @blackinastro.bsky.social on the Hill today! Join her in advocating for federal funding for science by calling and writing your members of Congress today! aas.org/advocacy/get...
October 6, 2025 at 7:19 PM
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As president and founder of @blackinastro.bsky.social , AJ an amazing force within space law, an outspoken advocate for the people, and dear friend. I also agree with @ohdearz.bsky.social that this too makes me question my presence and the presence of @blackinastro.bsky.social on this site.
Unfortunate update: Link reached out to BlueSky and got email back now on reason.

His appeal is denied. He will remain permanently banned on BlueSky’s side.

Here are the screenshots he just sent me as of 8:22 AM EST(my time)
October 6, 2025 at 2:58 PM
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Fired version of the commission prize for K'Andra, who won the @blackinastro.bsky.social Art Contest! ✨
September 5, 2025 at 9:58 PM
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Applying for a postdoc fellowship can be tricky! Join our virtual panel on Sept. 17th to learn about the ins and outs of the application process from past and present fellows! Registration open to all LUMA, @blackinastro.bsky.social, and @VanguardSTEM members! 🚀 🔭
August 26, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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The commission prize for K'Andra, who won the @blackinastro.bsky.social art contest! I had so much fun painting this transformation of a solar eclipse 🤩
August 21, 2025 at 12:05 AM
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✨ AAS Publishing is celebrating #BlackSpaceWeek 2025 with a series of AAS Journal Author video chats in collaboration with @blackinastro.bsky.social.

Amber Young (Northern Arizona Univ, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center) chats about her article on Earthlike exoplanets: youtu.be/kBLkQIi3S18%...
June 24, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Congrats to our winners of the #BlackSpaceWeek art competition! We added up votes from X (Twitter) and Bluesky to get our top 3!

🥇 K’Andra - 34 votes
🥈 mynameisblueskye - 18 votes @mynameisblueskye.bsky.social
🥉 Arfa - 16 votes
✨ Viewers choice - Caprice - 18 votes @capricephillips.bsky.social
June 23, 2025 at 6:47 PM
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✨ AAS Publishing is celebrating #BlackSpaceWeek 2025 with a special series of AAS Journal Author video chats in collaboration with @blackinastro.bsky.social.

Arianna Long (Univ of Texas at Austin, Univ of Washington) chats about her article on quiescent galaxies: youtube.com/watch?v=3BtA... 🔭
AAS Journal Author Series: Arianna Long on 2024ApJ...970...68L
YouTube video by AAS
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June 23, 2025 at 3:28 PM
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Tomorrow there are watch parties all over the world to see the Rubin Observatory’s first public release of images. You can find one near you: rubinobservatory.org/news/rubin-f.... Here in Edinburgh, start time is 3 pm ish, with the images flowing later. @blackinastro.bsky.social, @lsstuk.bsky.social
Rubin First Look Watch Parties | Rubin Observatory
Our First Look at imagery from Rubin Observatory is nearly here — learn about how to host or attend a Rubin First Look Watch Party and join in the global celebration
rubinobservatory.org
June 22, 2025 at 7:06 PM
And that’s a wrap! #BlackSpaceWeek 2025 is over. Brb going to cry now. While I cry, check out a recap of our events on YouTube: youtube.com/@black_in_astr…

Like. Comment. Subscribe.

And sign up to our list serve at blackinastro.com to stay up to date on all our shenanigans!
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June 22, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Thank you for all your breathtaking submissions into our art competition this year! 😍

You, our Bluesky community get to be the judges! Help your favourite piece win by liking & sharing!

1 like = 1 vote

Open the thread to see the artist vs the art 🧵
June 22, 2025 at 3:53 PM
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I came in second last year and got a really cool @stellerarts.com work of art! You should participate!!
🎨✨ Show off your space-themed creativity! Enter the #BlackSpaceWeek2025 Astro Art Competition (no AI art). 🌌

🗓️ Opens June 15 at 9 AM ET. Submit your artwork here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
🏆 Prizes include custom art & more!
June 21, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Last day to let us know you got BINGO!
🔍 Time for our activity on #ShowcasingTheUniverse day! For this scavenger hunt, let’s see who will be first to get BINGO! When you get a horizontal, vertical or diagonal line, email us your answers to blackinastro@gmail.com.

There may already be some answers on our page 😉
June 21, 2025 at 6:42 PM
📣📣 LAST DAY TO GET YOUR ENTRIES IN!!
🎨✨ Show off your space-themed creativity! Enter the #BlackSpaceWeek2025 Astro Art Competition (no AI art). 🌌

🗓️ Opens June 15 at 9 AM ET. Submit your artwork here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
🏆 Prizes include custom art & more!
June 21, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Can’t believe it’s the last day of #BlackSpaceWeek but ok the bright side, today we’re #CraftingTheUniverse! Register your interest 👇🏼
🎨 Wind down from the week and let your creative juices flow at our craft night!
🗓️ Saturday June 21 2025 | 4 PM - 5:30 PM ET
#CraftingtheUniverse

🔗 Link to register your interest: docs.google.com/forms/d/1dHp...
June 21, 2025 at 2:56 PM
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Black In Astro is a grassroots organization that offers support and networking for Black people working in or studying astronomy and space-related fields internationally. Now 5 yrs old, it is established & looking to grow the range of support it offers.
www.nature.com/articles/s41... / rdcu.be/esaqr
Empowering voices and building bridges across the space community with Black In Astro - Nature Astronomy
Black In Astro is a grassroots organization that offers support and networking for Black people working in or studying astronomy and space-related fields across the globe. Now five years old, it is es...
www.nature.com
June 20, 2025 at 4:42 PM