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Black In Astro @blackinastro.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Congratulations to our Undergraduate and Graduate Research Showcase winners and thank you to everyone who participated this year 😊😊

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Black In Astro @blackinastro.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

We have our ranking of the winners! Congrats to all of you! 🥇Malik 🥈Sarai 🥉Immagin’Aria

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Black In Astro @blackinastro.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Thanks for rocking with us for #BlackSpaceWeek 2026! Same time next year! ✊🏽🫶🏽

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American Astronomical Society (AAS) @aas.org · 22/06/2026

🔭 Black in Astro is partnering with AAS Publishing again this year for Black Space Week to feature astronomical papers from four Black scholars in the field through the AAS Journal Authors YouTube Series. #BSW2026 #TheGoodStuff #ExploreAstronomy @blackinastro.bsky.social @publishing.aas.org

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Black In Astro @blackinastro.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Time to vote on our art competition submissions! 1 like = 1 vote. The entry with the most votes wins! 🧵👇

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Black In Astro @blackinastro.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

It’s Juneteenth and a Friday?!Remember to do the bare minimum and find something that brings you joy today! ✊🏽✨

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Black In Astro @blackinastro.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

The deadline to submit is in just a few hours!!

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Dr. Caprice Phillips @capricephillips.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

Make sure to get submissions in and spread the word! Submissions can be print or visual media! Astrophotography, space poems, musical pieces related to space, heck you can do a nice picture of the moon hehe all can count #BSW2026.

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Black In Astro @blackinastro.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Reminder that our art competition is open and tomorrow is the last day for submissions!! Send us all your beautiful artwork asappppp 💌💌

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Black In Astro @blackinastro.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Research showcases happening today! Register to watch here: www.blackinastro.com/posters-and-...

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Black In Astro @blackinastro.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

It’s grad season! Tag a new grad in a space-related field! #BlackSpaceWeek

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Black In Astro @blackinastro.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Today is all about all about #CelestialCompositions! Tell us about an interesting space research paper or researcher you’ve found recently! #BlackSpaceWeek

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Black In Astro @blackinastro.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Today’s #BSW2026 theme is #RaiseYourVoice! Here are some organizations we’ve chosen to highlight today and uplift their voices 🧵

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American Astronomical Society (AAS) @aas.org · 15/06/2026

Black Space Week 2026 Mikayla Wilson (UC Santa Cruz) discusses JWST observations of WISE 0855, a nearby free-floating planetary-mass object & promising target in the search for exomoons. While no exomoon was detected, the study shows the potential of future searches. youtu.be/oe7UkyBKN0A #BSW2026 🔭

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American Astronomical Society (AAS) @aas.org · 15/06/2026

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American Astronomical Society (AAS) @aas.org · 11/06/2026

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Dr. Caprice Phillips @capricephillips.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

Happy Black Space Week from Tokyo! 🇯🇵. My name is Caprice, I am the current VP for @blackinastro.bsky.social and I am a NASA Sagan Fellow at UCSC! I work on brown dwarf research, like to do artsy things, trying to learn how to play my banjo 🪕, and love frogs 🐸. #BSW2026 #BlackSpaceWeek

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Black In Astro @blackinastro.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

It’s #BlackSpaceWeek 2026! We’re starting off with our annual roll call. If you’re a Black person who does Space-related things, introduce yourself and tell us what cool things you do using the hashtags #BSW2026, #BlackSpaceWeek2026!

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Black In Astro @blackinastro.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Deadline extended to this Friday June 12 for undergraduate and graduate showcases! Register ASAPPPPP

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Black In Astro @blackinastro.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Our annual astro art competition is now open! Submit your art to win beautiful prizes from our generous sponsors! We can’t wait to see your art submissions🎨🖌️ The deadline for this competition is June 18th, best of luck! The submission form can be found on our website linked in our bio! #BSW2026

A flyer for #BlackSpaceWeek2026 Astro Art Competition with prize images and details on submitting original space-themed art by June 18, 2026, 5pm ET. AI-generated art not eligible.

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Black In Astro @blackinastro.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Black Space Week #BSW2026 is only 11 days away!! This year, our theme is “Voices of a Shared Cosmos.” If the universe is a symphony, we are the conductors, the composers, and the audience all at once. Join us from June 14-20 to celebrate the cosmos 🌌✨

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Amy Rae Hill @amyraehill.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

I'm honored to donate another custom piece to the winner this year! So much beautiful art 🌌

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Black In Astro @blackinastro.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Bumping this!! The deadline to present your work as a graduate/undergraduate student and get paid for it is coming up in 5 days! Don’t miss the opportunity to sign up! #BSW2026

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Black In Astro @blackinastro.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

A little under 3 weeks left for #BlackSpaceWeek2026!! We have so many exciting events lined up for you all, we can’t wait to see you there 🥰🥰 As always registration link is in the bio!

Black In Astro calendar describing a list of events for the week of Juneteenth (June 14-20). The backdrop is a dark purple with stars, a CD, and a cassette tape. The title of the flyer reads as follows: “Space Rhythms: Voices of a Shared Cosmos.” The events are then listed in chronological order with the dates going down vertically and to the right is the corresponding day of the week and a bullet point to summarize the event. From top to bottom, left to right, they read: June 14 Volume 1: Sunday #StellarSoundcheck. Social Media Roll Call, “Meet the Team” Virtual Mixer. June 15 Volume 2: Monday #BroadcastingtheStars. STEM Education and Outreach Panel. June 16 Volume 3: Tuesday #RaiseYourVoice. Policy and Advocacy Panel. June 17 Volume 4: Wednesday #CelestialCompositions. Undergraduate and Graduate Research Showcases. June 18 Volume 5: Thursday #CosmicRemix. Astro art competition and Fireside Chat with Shaniya Jarrett. June 19 Volume 6: Friday #UniversalAccess. Lets talk accessibility in science. June 20 Volume 7: Saturday #OutInOrbit. Perspectives of the Artemis generation and Sally’s Night.

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Black In Astro @blackinastro.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

Our Undergraduate and Graduate Research Showcase is back! Cash prizes to be won: 1st place - $1000.00 2nd place - $750.00 3rd place - $500.00 Register to present your research using the links in the thread below! #BlackSpaceWeek2026 #BlackInAstro

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Chanda Prescod-Weinstein 🌌 @chanda.blacksky.app · 27/04/2026

📣 There are now signed copies of THE EDGE OF SPACE-TIME with free shipping (within the US) available at my local indie bookstore! So if you missed the tour or it didn't come near you, you can still get one. Also, some of them have special messages in them! 📚💙 waterstreetbooks.com/book/9780593...

Me sitting in a high chair with stacks of the book, holding one open while smiling and making the LLAP symbol with my hand

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Dr. Caprice Phillips @capricephillips.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Almost here!!! We are so excited!!! Lots of cool things in store #BlackInAstro #BlackSpaceWeek2026

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Black In Astro @blackinastro.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Are you ready for Black Space Week this summer 😏⭐️ #blackspaceweek2026

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Dr. Caprice Phillips @capricephillips.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Had a great time as the colloquium speaker for UC San Diego Department of Astronomy & Astrophysics! I even got to talk about @blackinastro.bsky.social in a “Antiracism in the Physical Sciences” class! #BlackInAstro

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Palestine Space Institute @palestinespace.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

PSI invites you to apply to our 2026 Workshop: Bringing Humanity to the Stars. This 4-session workshop will take place with invited participants collaborating on critical analysis of the space sector. Applications are due Monday, March 23. Apply here: tiny.cc/PSIworkshops

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Black In Astro @blackinastro.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

Still smiling from an incredible night of connection and community ✨ Thank you to everyone who joined the Black in Astro & CSMA (@aascsma.bsky.social) Networking Dinner at #AAS247. And a huge thank you to our sponsors 👇🏼🧵 for making this night possible!

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Black In Astro @blackinastro.bsky.social · 29/12/2025

Last day to register your interest! Only a few spots left!! 🔗 forms.gle/tkKePYHGrZmt...

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Black In Astro @blackinastro.bsky.social · 27/12/2025

There’s still space available to sign up for our FREE dinner at the 247th AAS! Deadline to apply has been extended until Dec 29, we hope to see you there ☺️

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AAS Public Policy @policy.aas.org · 15/12/2025

Be an advocate for science. Applications for the AAS 2026 Congressional Visits Day are now open. In partnership with AAPT, we are bringing scientists to DC April 13–15 to meet with legislators. Training is provided—no policy experience required. Apply by Feb 1: aas.org/applications...

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Applications Now Open for Congressional Visits Day 2026 | American Astronomical Society

Advocating for science comes down to effective communication. The main steps here are determining your message, developing a communication strategy, and identifying your member of Congress.

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Black In Astro @blackinastro.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

Black In Astro and CSMA are hosting a free networking dinner at the 247th AAS Meeting in Phoenix, AZ! Come connect with fellow community members, explore research collaborations, grad/postdoc opportunities, and more. Let’s grow and support each other! #AAS247

A promotional flyer for the “Black In Astro & CSMA Networking Dinner” at the 247th American Astronomical Society (AAS) Meeting. The design features a navy blue, yellow, and white color scheme with abstract shapes and photos of a table setting with plates, glasses, and warm lights. Text on the flyer reads: “Join us for Black In Astro & CSMA Networking Dinner. 247th American Astronomical Society (AAS) Meeting, Phoenix, AZ. January 6, 2026, 6:30 PM–9:30 PM. Phoenix, AZ; location to be announced. A space for Black In Astro and CSMA members and interested allies to meet and network. Open to all attendees of the 247th AAS conference.” Logos for Black In Astro and CSMA appear at the top. A note at the bottom thanks several sponsors, and a circular badge says “Express your interest by December 22nd.”

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Black In Astro @blackinastro.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

Happening in ~1.5 hours! See you soon ☺️

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Black In Astro @blackinastro.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

Join us tomorrow from 2-3pm ET for a special fireside chat on the art of storytelling within space sciences! This is a free event featuring a chat and Q&A with Joy Jones and Tim Fielder. As always, the link to register can be found on our website, we hope to see you there 🌟

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Black In Astro @blackinastro.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

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.

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Astronomer Royal for Scotland | Catherine Heymans @astroroyalscot.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

🔊Announcing a new Physics/Astro PhD scholarship scheme in Edinburgh, for students from a Black heritage, inc mixed Black background. Please help me spread the word. The scholarship covers all tuition fees, living costs & research travel. #blackinSTEM 🔭👩‍🔬⚛️ ℹ️: www.ph.ed.ac.uk/studying/pos...

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American Astronomical Society (AAS) @aas.org · 06/10/2025

Ayanna Mann is representing AAS and @blackinastro.bsky.social on the Hill today! Join her in advocating for federal funding for science by calling and writing your members of Congress today! aas.org/advocacy/get...

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🪐Ashley 🔭 Lindalía☄️ @that-astro-chic.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

As president and founder of @blackinastro.bsky.social , AJ an amazing force within space law, an outspoken advocate for the people, and dear friend. I also agree with @ohdearz.bsky.social that this too makes me question my presence and the presence of @blackinastro.bsky.social on this site.

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