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Pan-African Women’s Day (PAWD) Celebration

you are invited to participate in the Pan-African Women’s Day (PAWD) Celebration. Presented by the All-African Women’s Revolutionary Union and co-sponsored by the Chicago State University African-American Studies Program.

 

Friday August 30, 2013

Chicago State University

9501 S. King Drive, Chicago IL 60628

Cordell Reed Student Union Rotunda and Conference Rooms A-C

Reception 1-2pm, Program 2-5pm

 

We will highlight the contributions and importance of African women in advancing social change. These contributions, in all areas of life, serve as encouragement and inspiration to the African women of the world, especially youth and students, to become active in the worldwide movement to achieve Pan-Africanism.

 

This year we will highlight African women who use the sciences to serve the community and world. We will honor Dr. Jifunza Wright-Carter, a physician, educator, health activist and pioneering African woman who has dedicated her life and work to improving the health of our people.

 

The program will provide an enjoyable mix of culture and education and will feature dynamic vocalist Maat Hanaa, South African Ambassador Mohau Pheko (live from Tokyo via skype) and a Sisters in Science Exhibit.

 

International observances of PAWD are taking place throughout the month of August in Africa, Europe and North America.

 

For more information contact: aaprp_illinois@yahoo.com

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Mothership: Tales from Afrofuturism & Beyond -- Support the Writers Indiegogo Campaign

When we look up at the night sky, space is black as far as the eye can see. Yet, when we read novels about it or watch something on TV or in the movie theater, it is white beyond all comprehension.

When watching a work of science fiction on the big or small screen, people of color often find themselves asking:

"Where did we go?"

"Did some melanin-devouring plague attack all humanity?"

"Do zombies only like the dark meat?"

But that's Hollywood. While studio executives continue to show the world's multi-hued population through its monochromatic lens, the literary field of speculative fiction has become more diverse than ever. Whether it's horror, science fiction, or fantasy, steampunk or steamfunk (and let's not forget sword and soul), writers of color are producing quality works and accumulating accolades and awards every day.

Mothership: Tales from Afrofuturism and Beyond is a speculative fiction anthology celebrating this talented field with stories focusing on people of color.

Currently, we are running a fundraising campaign on Indiegogo to support the writers who are included in the anthology (Junot Diaz, NK Jemisin, Victor LaValle, Charles R. Saunders, Nisi Shawl, and more). Please check out the campaign, help fund, and/or spread the word. Any and all help is greatly appreciated.

Mothership Support the Writers Indiegogo Campaign

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Meet the Writers:

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