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Ep. 2: Elevating Black Voices

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  • In light of the recent unrest and widening protests in the face of high-profile killings of Black Americans, we wanted to take a moment to appreciate and illuminate some of our favorite Black writers and narrators.

    The Einstein Intersection by Samuel R. Delany

    Falling in Love with Hominids by Nalo Hopkinson

    How Long 'Til Black Future Month? by N. K. Jemisin

    Kindred by Octavia E. Butler

    Riot Baby by Tochi Onyebuchi

    A Song for a New Day by Sarah Pinsker

    Binti by Nnedi Okorafor

    My Life as an Ice Cream Sandwich by Ibi Zoboi

    An Unkindness of Ghosts by Rivers Solomon

    Rosewater by Tade Thompson
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You started off great!

I was happy to see the subject matter on this talk. I'm not big on reading Sci-Fi. I avoid it. But I have read "Octavia's Brood: Science Fiction Stories from Social Justice Movements ". I just knew you would discuss it. The title alone made its discussion a sure thing. But no such luck. I was very disappointed - but I know 'you can't please all the people all the time'.

I want to spotlight this book because I am familiar with the work by one of its authors, Walidah Imarish. She is a brilliant, writer an active warrior in the fight for social justice, and a phenomenal teacher, Her Sci-Fi is captivating and she seems to be overlooked by Audible. I strongly suggest you explore her works. As a matter of fact, Ms. Imarish would be a perfect addition to your panel. Just a thought.

I didn’t write this to be posted. I just want to share my thoughts with you. I appreciate you reading them. Thank you

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Black Science Fiction

Excellent choice of others to discuss. I have learned a lot by reading Afro-American writers vision of the future. I would like to hear about additional suggested titles. Are there other visions of a better future that you can recommend?

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