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Black In Astro
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Celebrating and amplifying the Black experience in space-related fields. EST. 2020
✉️ blackinastro@gmail.com
Website: blackinastro.com

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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!
Event graphic for a workshop titled "Building Coalitions for Radical Change." The text announces it is hosted by Black in Astro and Movement Consulting, taking place online on Friday, November 7th from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM ET. The words "SEE YOU THERE!" are at the bottom.
November 3, 2025 at 6:24 PM
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By K'Andra Perkins - Totality of solar eclipse from Cabot, Arkansas
Selfie of K'Andra smiling Totality of solar eclipse from Cabot, Arkansas
June 22, 2025 at 3:53 PM
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Special entry by our very own @capricephillips.bsky.social - Watercolour of a astronaut with clouds, rocket and planets
Picture of Caprice smiling and holding a bouquet of flowers Watercolour of a astronaut with clouds, rocket and planets
June 22, 2025 at 3:53 PM
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By Megan Hutto - A square image of a blue summer sky filled with puffy white clouds, in the center of the image there's a circle of stars where the white clouds change to a colorful nebula. @cassieoh.bsky.social
Selfie of Megan A square image of a blue summer sky filled with puffy white clouds, in the center of the image there's a circle of stars where the white clouds change to a colorful nebula. A nightingale is perched on the upper edge of the circle.
June 22, 2025 at 3:53 PM
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By mynameisblueskye (@mynameisblueskye.bsky.social) - A sankofa gate closed with blinds in front of projected lights and stars.
Selfie of mynameisblueskye A sankofa gate closed with blinds in front of projected lights and stars.
June 22, 2025 at 3:53 PM
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By Arfa (@ArfaKhan2051089) - Quirky quasar is an oil pastel drawing of a quasar ejecting mass into the depths of the universe
Headshot of Arfa Quirky quasar is an oil pastel drawing of a quasar ejecting mass into the depths of the universe
June 22, 2025 at 3:53 PM
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By Sven Nemeth. The astrophotography picture was shot in February 2024 in Matjiesfontein, in the Karoo Desert in South Africa. (@nemethstarproductions.eu)
Full body photo of Sven with a cityscape in the background and “Sven Nemeth” written on the right The astrophotography picture in Matjiesfontein, in the Karoo Desert in South Africa.
June 22, 2025 at 3:53 PM
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Winners will be announced at the end of #BlackSpaceWeek and will win copies of Dr Nia Imara’s amazing book 😍
Collage with headshot of Dr Nia Imara on the right and her book “Painting the Cosmos - How Art and Science Intersect to Reveal the Secrets of the Universe” on the left.
June 19, 2025 at 8:27 PM
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🔍 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 😉
A 4x4 purple bingo card with black grid lines and white text. Each square contains a different word or phrase . There is no free space. Further details/instructions for the bingo card
June 19, 2025 at 8:27 PM
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🚀 Celebrating 5 years of #BlackInAstro! We continue to uplift, connect & advocate for Black voices across astronomy & space-related fields 🌍✨ Read how we’re expanding community, opportunity, and impact 👇
#BlackSpaceWeek #EquityInSTEM
🔗 www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Screenshot of a Nature Astronomy article titled “Empowering voices and building bridges across the space community with Black In Astro.” The article discusses the origins and growth of Black In Astro, a grassroots organization supporting Black individuals in astronomy and space-related fields. It highlights the group’s mission to celebrate, connect, and uplift the Black space community, particularly early-career researchers. The article also features the upcoming Black Space Week 2025 and emphasizes the importance of visibility, mentorship, and interdisciplinary engagement across STEM and beyond.
June 19, 2025 at 7:47 PM
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Congratulations to our VP, Dr. Caprice Phillips from the Black In Astro team!💜 We are in awe of everything you’ve accomplished while doing so much for us!

Dr. Phillips is the 2nd Black woman to graduate with an Astronomy PhD at The Ohio State University!✨
Caprice standing in front of a window smiling with a celebration banner over her head saying “IT’S DR ACTUALLY”
June 18, 2025 at 12:12 PM
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We’re almost at 2k followers on Instagram so give us a follow if you’re over on that (former) picture app! 🥹🙏🏼 www.instagram.com/blackin_astr...
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June 14, 2025 at 8:30 PM
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🎨 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...
A colorful poster for "Virtual Craft Night" on June 21, 2025, at 4pm ET. Features space-themed art tools and paint, inviting fun and creativity.
June 14, 2025 at 5:52 PM
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📖 As the week goes on, we continue to weave the humanities into the universe with our storytelling panel
🗓️ Friday June 20 | 11 AM- 12:30 PM #ReadingTheUniverse

🔗 Register here: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Black In Storytelling Panel poster for June 20, 11 am ET. Features speakers' photos, books, and starry background. Part of Black Space Week 2025.
June 14, 2025 at 5:52 PM
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🗞️ Doing cool science is important but how is it shared?
🗓️ Wed June 18 | 11 AM - 12:30 PM ET
#SharingTheUniverse

🔗 Register here: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
A poster for the '#SharingTheUniverse: Black In Journalism Panel' during Black Space Week 2025. Text details a discussion on overlooked scientific areas, moderated by Ashley Walker. Below are circular photos of three panelists: Dr. Katrina Miller, Chandelis Duster, and Brittany Brown, each labeled with their titles. The background is a starry night sky. Date and time: Wednesday, June 18 at 11 AM Eastern. Website: blackinastro.com.
June 14, 2025 at 5:52 PM
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👩🏽‍⚖️ This panel is all about the laws of the universe (literally!)
🗓️ Tuesday June 17 | 12 - 1:30 PM ET
#AccessingTheUniverse

🔗 Register here: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
A promotional graphic for the "Black In Space Policy Panel" featuring three speakers on a starry background. Text details the event date: June 17 at 12 PM Eastern.
June 14, 2025 at 5:52 PM
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🗓️ Monday, June 16 | 9:30–11 AM ET
🎙️ Black professionals in museums & planetariums

🔗 Register here: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Graphic for the #PicturingTheUniverse: Black in Museums and Planetariums Panel. The event takes place Monday, June 16 from 9:30 AM to 11 AM ET. Features headshots and titles of speakers: Dr. Derrick Pitts (Franklin Institute), Dr. Belinda Cheeseboro (National Museum of African American History and Culture), and James Albury (Santa Fe College Planetarium). Moderated by KeShawn Ivory. Space-themed background with stars and planets.
June 14, 2025 at 5:52 PM
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🎨✨ 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!
Graphic promoting the #BlackSpaceWeek2025 Astro Art Competition. It invites submissions of original space-themed art or astrophotography (no AI-generated art) via a Google form on blackinastro.com. The competition opens June 15, 2025, at 9 AM ET. Prizes include: 1st place – a custom bowl by Amy Rae Hill, 2nd place – a framed print of Dare by Laci Brock, and 3rd place – a STARtorialist gift card. The background features a starry space design with images of prizes in circular panels.
June 14, 2025 at 5:52 PM
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🍷👩🏾‍💻 Join us for a casual virtual mixer to kick off #BlackSpaceWeek!
🗓️ Sunday, June 15 @ 2 PM ET
🎉 Meet the Black In Astro board + community

🔗 Register your interest here: docs.google.com/forms/d/1NUB...
Promotional graphic for the “Meet the Team” Virtual Mixer, happening Sunday, June 15 at 2 PM ET. The image shows a person holding a glass of wine while attending a virtual Zoom meeting with six other participants. The event is a casual kickoff to #BlackSpaceWeek to meet the Black In Astro board and community members. Register via Zoom to join.
June 14, 2025 at 5:52 PM
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Girls, gays and theys, come to the front! Black In Astro celebrates Pride Month with a message of unity, empowerment, and support for the LGBTQ+ community in space fields and beyond. 🌈✨
Graphic celebrating Pride Month from Black In Astro. The background is dark blue with a rainbow ribbon swirling through the image. Text reads “Happy Pride Month From Black In Astro.” At the bottom, a raised fist with “BIA” (Black In Astro) inside a galaxy-themed circle symbolizes solidarity. The website www.blackinastro.com is included.
June 1, 2025 at 4:32 PM
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Schedule for #BlackSpaceWeek 2025! Links to register coming soon🤭 Which event/panels pique your interest? 👀
Image promoting #BlackSpaceWeek 2025, scheduled for June 15–21. Each day has a theme and event: • June 15, Sunday: #IntroducingTheUniverse – Virtual mixer and reading with StriveHigher • June 16, Monday: #PicturingTheUniverse – Black in Planetarium Panel • June 17, Tuesday: #AccessingTheUniverse – Black in Space Policy Panel • June 18, Wednesday: #SharingTheUniverse – Black in Journalism Panel • June 19, Thursday: #ShowcasingTheUniverse – Social Media Scavenger Hunt • June 20, Friday: #ReadingTheUniverse – Black in Storytelling Panel • June 21, Saturday: #CraftingTheUniverse – Virtual Craft Night Background features a starry sky. Logo includes a purple raised fist with “BIA.” Graphic by @CheyennePolius, website: www.blackinastro.com.
May 23, 2025 at 3:50 PM
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✨ How does race shape what we know about the universe?
Join Jada Cheek, M.S. for a powerful talk on science, identity, and the stars!
⭐️ #BlackInAstro Speaker Series
🗓️ 30 May | ⏰ 11am PT / 2pm ET
🔗 Register now: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Promotional flyer for the Black in Astro Speaker Series. The title reads: “Seeing Beyond the Stars: Race, Astronomy, and the Making of Scientific Knowledge.” The featured speaker is Jada Cheek, M.S., PhD Candidate in the Department of Psychology at UC Santa Cruz. The event is scheduled for 30 May 2025 at 11am PT / 2pm ET on Zoom. A smiling Jada Cheek is pictured on the right, wearing a white top and colorful earrings, with framed certificates on the wall behind her. The flyer includes the Black in Astro logo and website: www.blackinastro.com.
May 4, 2025 at 1:43 PM
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April 24, 2025 at 2:55 PM
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Black In Astro and
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are hosting a free networking dinner on January 15, 2025, from 6-9pm at the 245th
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meeting in National Harbor, MD! Please express interest in attending by Dec 30 by using the QR code! 🔭🪐☄️. Link 🔗: forms.gle/ged5tKkYYTVS...
Poster that says "Black in Astro and CSMA Networking Dinner, January 15, 2025, 6-9pm Eastern. 245th American Astronomical Society (AAS) Meeting, National Harbor, MD. A space for Black in Astro and CSMA members and interested allies to meet and network. Express your interest by December 30. Open to all attendees of the 245th AAS conference". Includes a QR code that links to the form to express interest in attending.
December 12, 2024 at 7:53 PM
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📣 Join Black In Astro for our 1st professional development speaker series featuring Black scientists, engineers and educators in the space-sciences. This 1st session will feature a talk and Q&A with Dr. India Jackson 🌍

More information and registration:

us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Flyer for Black in Astro Speaker Series featuring Dr. India Jackson. The talk is titled ‘Geo-CLoak: Operational Machine Learning Tool for Global Geomagnetic Field Perturbation Forecasting’. The date is September 26 at 1 PM EDT, and registration is available via Zoom. The flyer has a dark purple background with circular designs and an image of Dr. India Jackson smiling. The logo for Black in Astro, a raised fist against a starry background, is at the bottom right corner. Website: www.blackinastro.com
September 12, 2024 at 2:38 PM