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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 [[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]] ... | ||
The Carl Brandon Society | ==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]] | |||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
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==Notes== | |||
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[[Category:Groups]] | [[Category:Groups]] | ||
[[Category:Intersecting oppressions]] | [[Category:Intersecting oppressions]] | ||
[[Category:SF organizations]] | |||
Revision as of 14:02, 5 May 2007
| 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
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.