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For African-Americans who like the genres that fall under speculative fiction (sci-fi, Afrofuturism, steampunk, etc). https://midwestbsfa.wordpress.com/
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November 16, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Maaan, I can't. I think I'll be in MI that weekend.
November 6, 2025 at 1:12 PM
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Ok my turn!!!

Hot babes indeed do love Star Trek.

I’m living proof, I created and all Black mostly women lead StarTrek podcast.

I’m Shenikwa, a die hard Trekkie. Don’t believe me? He’s an article in Gizmodo that mentions me:

gizmodo.com/fans-open-up...
October 25, 2025 at 9:10 PM
I should know better by now than to read these threads while I'm at work. I almost laughed out loud just now and there ain't no way I was gonna be able to explain why if I had!
October 9, 2025 at 8:23 PM
We at Midwest BSFA are proud to support community efforts to raise awareness about this debilitating disease. For more information about the SCAF and how you can help, visit www.scafcincy.com.

#geeksgivesback #bipocvampday #bvd25 #greatercincinnati #southwestohio #philanthropy
Sickle Cell Alliance Foundation
Sickle Cell Alliane Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to increasing the life expectancy among people with sickle cell disease.
www.scafcincy.com
September 25, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Attendees will include Aziza the Graphic Novelist (The Kaaiman's Cry, Blood + Insyte, Locket of Devise), Fred McKinstry (SKRAP), Byron Hutchins (representing Creative Mussel, creators of MeSseD, The Filipino Assassin, and Grassman), and more.
September 25, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Thanks to juke joint ticket sales and sponsorships, we were able to donate $250 directly to the Sickle Cell Alliance Foundation this week! SCAF is dedicated to increasing the life expectancy of people with sickle cell disease through quality programs, effective workshops, advocacy and outreach.
September 25, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Visit our blog to see more photos from the event.
Midwest BSFA Juke Joint Recap
Our Sinners-style juke joint for BIPOC Vamp Day weekend is officially in the rearview mirror! Check out the photos from the event.
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September 22, 2025 at 8:03 PM
And MAJOR thanks to all of our event sponsors:

Airship Ashanti
Black Bottle Connect
Maurice Broaddus
Akira Brown
Roger Collins
Creative Mussel
Tim Heile
The House of Afros, Capes, & Curls
Mocha Memoirs Press
NCBAE
Dana Neal
Super Heroines Etc.
Ten21 Agency

You're all amazing! 💖💖💖
September 22, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Big shoutout to Dr. Cassandra Jones for the lovely flower arrangements for the tables and for helping to get everything set up (you’re a lifesaver!). Thanks to Nyte Visions Photography for capturing the night and to Byron Hutchins for coming through with some cool video projections.
September 22, 2025 at 7:59 PM