Black Lives Matter

[close] “Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better.” Maya Angelou I feel like I have seen through the "smoke and mirrors" of the "American Dream" since the pandemic. This group is about stepping out of our comfort zones by picking up and reading things we would not necessarily pick up on our own. This group is not about being right or wrong, its about discussing what you are learning as we go. This group is being moderated by a 44 y/o privileged white woman who now knows better and wants to do better. I am never done learning. I make mistakes. I can be wrong or misinformed, and I am always willing to discuss that.

[close] This group is designed to encourage the reading and discussion of books by authors who identify as Black, Indigenous or People of Color with a focus on outdoor recreation, inclusive adventures, culturally sensitive conservation and environmental justice.

[close] Looking at the lives of past leaders, the history of the struggle for equality, and how tactics have changed over time, we are studying strategy to learn how to advance our cause.

[close] Do you enjoy reading works from Octavia Butler or Nnedi Okorafor and dream of creating stories like theirs someday? Are you looking for a group of like-minded pro-black writers like you? Then you've come to the right place! This group is for writers of Afrofuturism who want a safe support group of other writers including but not limited to the genres of: African American Sci Fi, Afro-fantasy, Black Speculative Fiction, Afro Cyber Punk, etc. We know that there is a need and demand for black stories to be told. We mold our raci and turn it into liberation. Which is all the more reason why a group like this is important! In this group we: -Share tips & tricks on writing, promoting books, and more -Critique each other's works -Network with other writers -Engage in workshops, events, and other festivities And most importantly, we just HAVE FUN!