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[http://carlbrandon.org | The '''[http://carlbrandon.org Carl Brandon Society]''' (aka '''CBS''') is an organization dedicated to addressing representation of [[people of color]] in SF. | ||
The Carl Brandon Society began from conversations at | The Carl Brandon Society began from conversations at [[WisCon 23]] in 1997 and continues to have strong ties with the [[Secret Feminist Cabal]], [[WisCon]], Feminist SF, and the [[James Tiptree, Jr. Award|Tiptree Awards]] ... | ||
==Mission== | |||
"The Carl Brandon Society is dedicated to addressing the representation of people of color in the fantastical genres such as science fiction, fantasy and horror. We aim to foster dialogue about issues of race, ethnicity and culture, raise awareness both inside and outside the fantastical fiction communities, promote inclusivity in publication/production, and celebrate the accomplishments of people of color in science fiction, fantasy and horror."<ref>[http://carlbrandon.org Official website at carlbrandon.org]</ref> | |||
==Activities== | |||
The CBS sponsors a number of activities, including: | |||
* discussion forums (a [http://carlbrandon.org/blog/ blog] and a [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CarlBrandon/ electronic mailing list]) | |||
* awards, including the [[Parallax Award]] and the [[Kindred Award]] | |||
* the [[Octavia E. Butler Memorial Scholarship]], a scholarship to a [[Clarion workshop]] | |||
* surveys and reading lists, including | |||
** [[CBS American Indian Heritage Month Reading List]] | |||
** [[CBS Black History Month Reading List]] | |||
** [[CBS Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Reading List]] | |||
** [[CBS Hispanic Heritage Month Reading List]] | |||
== See also == | |||
* [[Carl Brandon]] | |||
[http://carlbrandon.org Official website at carlbrandon.org] | == External links == | ||
* http://www.tobiasbuckell.com/2006/05/17/carl-brandon-society-awards/ | |||
* [http://carlbrandon.org Official website at carlbrandon.org] | |||
Add links to blog discussions, people involved with the Society, Awards, etc. | Add links to blog discussions, people involved with the Society, Awards, etc. | ||
==Notes== | |||
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[[Category:Groups]] | [[Category:Groups]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Intersectionality]] | ||
[[Category:SF organizations]] | |||
[[Category:People of color]] | [[Category:People of color]] | ||
[[ | [[category:1999 establishments]] | ||
[[ | [[category:Organizations and groups by name]] | ||
Latest revision as of 18:54, 29 November 2010
| Guide to oppressions & intersections in SF |
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| Basics:
Classism |
| Manifestations:
Institutionalized, systemic, structural |
| Responses: Activism: Antiracism, feminism, etc. |
| SFnal treatments: |
| See also: |
| About the GOI |
The Carl Brandon Society (aka CBS) is an organization dedicated to addressing representation of people of color in SF.
The Carl Brandon Society began from conversations at WisCon 23 in 1997 and continues to have strong ties with the Secret Feminist Cabal, WisCon, Feminist SF, and the Tiptree Awards ...
Mission
"The Carl Brandon Society is dedicated to addressing the representation of people of color in the fantastical genres such as science fiction, fantasy and horror. We aim to foster dialogue about issues of race, ethnicity and culture, raise awareness both inside and outside the fantastical fiction communities, promote inclusivity in publication/production, and celebrate the accomplishments of people of color in science fiction, fantasy and horror."[1]
Activities
The CBS sponsors a number of activities, including:
- discussion forums (a blog and a electronic mailing list)
- awards, including the Parallax Award and the Kindred Award
- the Octavia E. Butler Memorial Scholarship, a scholarship to a Clarion workshop
- surveys and reading lists, including
See also
External links
- http://www.tobiasbuckell.com/2006/05/17/carl-brandon-society-awards/
- Official website at carlbrandon.org
Add links to blog discussions, people involved with the Society, Awards, etc.