The land of Azure, a land filled with magic and disdain. Ruled by the Posei Kingdom, its Empress Watatsumi, rules with benevolence and strives for a peaceful existence with those who are magically inept that harbor envy. However, what threatens her kingdom now on a family beach vacation will lead down a path that will make former clashes seem insignificant. The cycle of revenge begins anew as past transgressions come to light, while others are thrown into a world they knew nothing of, and others attempt to propagate a war as old as Azure itself. Get your copy here: https://janoryusaru.com/publications/

Happy Anniversary - Black Science Fiction Society Turns 13! 

Thank you all for your support throughout the years. Each of you are sincerely appreciated. 

Thank You All!

I want to thank everyone for your support over the years. I set out 13 years ago to provide a place for Black Science Fiction that is not simply a group or magazine, but an interactive community where consumers, as well as developers of Black science fiction, can communicate, support, collaborate, and thrive together. It’s been a humbling experience to be a part of the world’s largest online community devoted to this genre. 

Our Mission

Our mission is to encourage racial and ethnic diversity through various forms of media. Please join us as we move into another year of building lifelong friendships and creating even more creative books, magazines, radio shows, posters, coloring books, news, reviews, toys, and games with us at www.BlackScienceFictionSociety.com

Why Black Science Fiction Society?

If you haven't joined our free community, please do so today. You can post events, art, blog, videos, and more for free. Many of our members have gone on to win awards, create books, comics, movies, art, animations, toys, and other creative works. Join our community and network with others of like mind.

We Have Allot To Celebrate!

We have made great strides since the inception of our community

2008 Created Science Fiction Social Networking Community Site   

2009 Black Sci-Fi Posters Collection  

2010 Published Genesis Anthology of Science Fiction Book I  

2011 Published Genesis Science Fiction Magazine  

2012 Created Genesis Science Fiction Radio Show  

2013 Published Genesis Anthology of Science Fiction Book II  

2013 Began Digital Production Studio Project  

2014 Start Pre-productions of our 3D Sci-Fi Action Film Earth Squadron

2015 Formed Black Science Fiction Society as a 501C Nonprofit   

2016 Started Process for creating Toys & Games that represent our multi-ethnic world  

2016 Created the Heritage Coloring Book a coloring book for all ages 

2017 Produced new posters, cups, and puzzles 

2018 Partnered with Dragoncon to spearhead the Diversity Track  

2019 Become the facilitators of the African American Author Fair & Independent Creators Expo 

2020 Had our first two of our comic book characters appear in the Powerverse Cross Play Card Game

OUR GOALS FOR 2021  

1. Getting more activity on the site is a major goal for 2021. Please drop by and invite your friends.
2. Publishing Genesis Magazine 12 with a new direction and energy!
3. Getting Genesis Book 3 is being compiled and published by the summer
4. Moving forward with the Earth Squadron 3D Animated Video
5. Hosting our virtual event the African American Author Fair Fall 2021 or Spring 2022

SUPPORT OUR COMMUNITY FOR OUR MUTUAL SUCCESS

We want to let you know that you can support our continued success in different ways such as:

Volunteer With Us

Volunteer to help out with site options and promotions. If you want to be a part of the solution we have many opportunities. Get in where you fit in, inbox the Admin or email if you are interested at: info@blacksciencefictionsociety.com

Buy Some Stuff

Buy from books, t-shirt, posters, magazine, etc. from our store:

http://theafrofuturismcollection.com/

Make A  Donation

https://blacksciencefictionsociety.com/page/donate-here

Get A VIP Account

https://blacksciencefictionsociety.com/page/advertise-1

HOW CAN WE IMPROVE?

Please share your suggestions so we can continue the work we are doing on the Black Science Fiction Society and make it better. Together we can do great things As always, thank you all for your membership and your support. 

Jarvis Sheffield, M.Ed.

Director/Administrator

www.BlackScienceFictionSociety.com

Info@BlackScienceFictionSociety.com

Great news! I am one of the 2021 Kate Wilhelm Solstice Award Recipients Thanks To You!

This honor and privilege. It's not often you get recognized for your efforts like this.

The 2021 Kate Wilhelm Solstice Award Recipients: Ben Bova, Rachel Caine, and Jarvis Sheffield

The Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America (SFWA, Inc.) is pleased to announce that the Kate Wilhelm Solstice Award will be presented to Jarvis Sheffield and posthumously to Ben Bova and Rachel Caine at the 56th Annual SFWA Nebula Awards®.

https://www.sfwa.org/2021/01/26/kate-wilhelm-solstice-award-ben-bova-rachel-caine-jarvis-sheffield/

"Jarvis Sheffield has a long history of working to help diversify the science fiction community, among authors and fans. He helped establish and manage the Diversity Track at DragonCon as the track’s director. He is also the founder of the Black Science Fiction Society and has also served as the editor for Genesis Science Fiction Magazine. Sheffield’s work has helped strengthen and expand the scope of science fiction by welcoming Black authors into the field and providing them venues to express their voices in the speculative fiction community.

SFWA President Mary Robinette Kowal said, “The work that Jarvis Sheffield has been doing through the Black Science Fiction Society has created a dedicated home for promoting Black SF. The knowledge that he’s shared about independent publishing has created a path for many authors to do an end-run around the roadblocks created by systemic biases within traditional publishing. Many of the voices we celebrate today came into the field because of his efforts to create a safe space.”

The 56th Nebula Awards® will take place during the 2021 Nebula Conference Online, an annual professional development conference organized by SFWA for aspiring and established members of the speculative fiction industry. Registration is $125 and may be purchased at events.sfwa.org.

January 26, 2021"

 Star Trek's Uhura Reflects On MLK Encounter

Genesis Science Fiction Magazine Is Back By Popular Demand!
Get the E-Magazine Issue #11 Now!
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Guess who is officially back for Dragoncon 2020 as Director of the Diversity Track? I'm truly humbled and thankful for the awesome people and support we have received. We will continue to try to make you proud.

Join the group to find out more about what's going on. https://www.facebook.com/groups/DiversityInSpeculativeFiction/

Jonah Blackstone, half mortal, half grim reaper, must travel through the mortal and Afterworld to defeat the supernatural forces threatening his small southern town. An uncommon hero on an epic quest. Start the journey from the beginning this Halloween.

The Protector's Ring (Jonah Blackstone, Book 1) by John Darr
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00OTYNKVE/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_U_x_6G8RDbSNN7RA9 via @amazon

11-1-19 TUNE IN FOR JESSICA CAGE
INTERNATIONAL AWARD-WINNING & USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR
9PM ET, 8PM CT, 7PM MT, 6PM PT

www.genesissciencefictionradioshow.com

#blackscifi #blackcomics #afrofuturism #BLERDS
#blacksciencefictionsociety #genscifi #blackgirlmagic

HILTON G. GEORGE FOUNDER/CEO AT BLERDCON
TUNE IN TONIGHT FOR HILTON G. GEORGE FOUNDER/CEO AT BLERDCON
CON RUNNER, CON GOER, CON LOVER!
9PM ET, 8PM CT, 7PM MT, 6PM PT

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https://www.facebook.com/groups/GenesisScienceFiction

I have wonderful news! After discussions with the creator of the African American Author Fair Shatona Kilgore Groves, it is my honor the announce that I have been passed the torch and have been given ownership of the fair. I am extremely humbled and honored that she would hand over the reins of this much-needed event to my care. Over the past 2 years, The African American Author Fair has made great inroads with promoting a culture of reading, celebrating creativity, connecting the reader to the writer… and a whole lot of books. I have personally been a recipient of her hard work, professionalism, and zeal for this community. Shatona will continue to participate and serve on the advisement team as the event continues to grow and thrive.

I am so honored to be a part of another great convention. Come out and be a part of the awesome Multiversecon 2019! https://www.multiversecon.org/

4-19-19 TUNE IN FOR RAYMOND CARR - PUPPETEER, INDEPENDENT FILMMAKER
ARTISTIC DIRECTOR AT NINJA PUPPET PRODUCTIONS
9PM ET, 8PM CT, 7PM MT, 6PM PT
www.talkshoe.com/tc/127374
www.genesissciencefictionradioshow.com
https://www.facebook.com/groups/GenesisScienceFictionRadio

Florida LitCon is proud to announce Black Science Fiction luminary Jarvis Sheffield

Check out his organization at https://blacksciencefictionsociety.com/

Get your table now. Help expand to us a second room. If you are interested and want to expose your brand to filmmakers and writers email coachyojeff@gmail.com Exhibitor spaces are $100.