In our continuing goal of highlighting BlackSci-Fi and contributions by creators of color across the various creative spectrum's, we here at BlackSci-Fi.com are going to highlight some awesome Kickstarter, IndieGoGo, and GoFundMe campaigns you might want to donate to. Check out the below...
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“The Scribes of Nyota” Creators Discuss Why Black Science Fiction is Important
One of the main goals of Black Sci-Fi.com is to bring to the world stories of sci-fi and other speculative fiction from Black creators. We want to show the world that not only are Black people and other people of color interested in genres like science fiction, but...
Highlights from the 2016 Black Speculative Arts Movement– Philly
Yesterday, Black Sci-Fi was in great company as we proudly participated in Black Speculative Arts Movement (BSAM) , an event held at Temple University in Philly on Saturday November 12th. Our team had a great time and we appreciate everyone who was able to come out to...
Sweet and Sour: A Chat with The Purge: Election Year’s Brittany Mirabile
It’s October—the month many people devote to shock, horror and mischief, with the grand finale of sorts being Halloween Day. It’s also Black Speculative Fiction month, and since BlackSci-Fi.com makes it a point to highlight individuals of color involved in the...
Mental Health at the Intersection of Black Speculative Fiction
Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay and while there has been more attention brought to the topic as of late, when it comes to mental health within the black community, there is still much to be addressed. Thankfully, there is literature out there that addresses the...
Banned Books Week: Toni Morrison & Black Speculative Fiction
While it’s often debated whether Toni Morrison is a writer of speculative fiction, it shouldn’t be denied that in the least her books often contain elements of speculative fiction (horror, magical realism, Afrofuturism). With that in mind, and as Banned Books Week...
5 BOOKS THAT WILL TURN YOUR LABOR DAY WEEKEND INTO A “LIT”UATION
If you’re not really into turning up in the club, why not turn some pages (or swipe)? There’s a long labor day weekend coming up, and for some of us, it’s way too hot to be outside (at least the entire weekend). Why not get some reading done? Check out this list of...
ICYMI: State of Black Science Fiction Convention 2016
Milton Davis and Balogun Ojetade founded the State of Black Science Fiction (SOBSF) Facebook group in 2012 as a space for black authors, illustrators, filmmakers, animators, and other purveyors or enthusiasts of speculative fiction, science fiction, fantasy and horror...
