Alien Encounters at the Auburn Avenue Research Library

Thursday, September 2, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Location: Hammonds House Museum Garden, 503 Peeples Street

Worlds Out of Words: The Evolution of Black Science Fiction Writers
Featuring a discussion with special guest Dr. Phyllis Briggs-Emanuel.
An exploratory look at the history of science fiction literature written by authors
of color. Black science fiction literature is worldwide and includes a variety of
themes such as fantasy, horror, vampirism, fairies, time travel, immortality,
erotica, space travel, mystery, superhero and speculative fiction. Discover past
trailblazers and mingle with present and emerging speculative voices of color.
A Wine & Words presentation hosted by Written Magazine and Hammonds House
Museum.

Friday, September 3, 6:30 to 9:00 p.m.
Location: Auburn Avenue Research Library, 101 Auburn Avenue, NE

Alien Encounters: Black Sci-Fi of the Diaspora
Black Science Fiction Society's Genesis: An Anthology of Black Science
Fiction (Book I). This program includes a book discussion, author readings and
book signings by co-editors Milton Davis, Jarvis Bernard Sheffield and
contributing science fiction authors from the United States.
Hosted by the Black Science Fiction Society and the Auburn Avenue Research
Library on African American Culture and History

Saturday, September 4, 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Location: Auburn Avenue Research Library, 101 Auburn Avenue, NE

Color Me Black: Exploring the Presence of the Africana Culture in
Comic Books, Graphic Novels and Animation
A panel discussion and community forum on the presence of Africana culture in contemporary comic books, graphic novels, and animation. Program participants include Dawud Anyabwile of Big City Entertainment and creator of Brotherman Comics and Nicholas Da Silva creator of Dread or Alive.

Sunday, September 5, 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Location: Auburn Avenue Research Library, 101 Auburn Avenue, NE

The Imagery of the Black Man in Comic Books - A Film Screening of
BEYOND: Black Masculinity in Comic Books
A documentary film screening by filmmaker Dr. Jonathan Gayles. This film
examines the representation of Black masculinity in comic books from a historical
and critical perspective. Special attention is given to the first Black male
superheroes to emerge in comic books and how stereotypes, racism and white
ideas about Black masculinity shape the kind of comic book heroism that Black
men were afforded. Screening will include a post discussion with Dr. Gayles.

For more information, call 404-730-4001 ext. 303.