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Why hello there. Want to see more of the Black Speculative Arts Digital Archive? Check out just some of what we caught behind the scenes.

Photos from AstroBlackness 2016, #PlanetdeepsouthJSU, #BSADArchive

Driving to Jackson

Driving to Jackson

BSADArchive crew (Alexis McGee, Tara Schmidt, Stephanie Scholleman, Jonathan Martinez, and Chris Guzman) head out on their road trip. San Antonio, Tx 2-23-16

Pre-Conference

Pre-Conference

Kinitra Brooks sharing the love before registration gets underway. Jackson, Ms 2-24-16

Pre-Conference

Pre-Conference

BSADArchive (Stephanie Scholleman, Jonathan Martinez, Susana Ramirez, Chris Guzman) getting a quick caffeine fix to start the day. Jackson, Ms 2-24-16

Smile for the camera

Smile for the camera

Lexi poses for the camera with the Planet Deep South Exhibit by Black Kirby. Jackson, Ms 2-24-2016

Black Kirby Exhibit-Feb. 24, 2016

Black Kirby Exhibit-Feb. 24, 2016

Artwork for Planet Deep South by Black Kirby (collective work by Stacey Robinson and John Jennings) Jackson, Ms 2-24-16

Black Kirby Exhibit-Feb. 24, 2016

Black Kirby Exhibit-Feb. 24, 2016

Artwork for Planet Deep South by Black Kirby (collective work by Stacey Robinson and John Jennings) Jackson, Ms 2-24-16

Black Kirby Exhibit-Feb. 24, 2016

Black Kirby Exhibit-Feb. 24, 2016

Artwork for Planet Deep South by Black Kirby (collective work by Stacey Robinson and John Jennings) Jackson, Ms 2-24-16

Catching up!

Catching up!

Julian Chambliss, Ytasha Womack, and Walter Greason take a few minuets to catch up before the first panel. Jackson, Ms 2-24-2016

Meet and Greet!

Meet and Greet!

Our own Chris Guzman asks Tobias c van Veen a few questions after his spectacular panel. Jackson, Ms 2-26-2016

Say Hello!

Say Hello!

Maisha Wester and John Jennings say hello on the first day! Jackson, Ms 2-24-2016

Inside Interview w/ Kevin Sipp

Inside Interview w/ Kevin Sipp

Behind the scenes look at our interview with Kevin Sipp Jackson, Ms 2-24-16

AfroFuturism and Southern Hip Hop

AfroFuturism and Southern Hip Hop

Tiffany Barber talks visual arts, Southern hip-hop, and impacts of the post-Black era in AfroFuture spaces during "AfroFuturism and Southern Hip Hop." Jackson, Ms 2-24,16

AfroFuturism and Southern Hip Hop

AfroFuturism and Southern Hip Hop

Andrea Robinson, Tiffany Barber, Aisha Durham, and moderator Kinitra Brooks talks the grotesque, visual arts, Southern hip-hop, during "AfroFuturism and Southern Hip Hop." Jackson, Ms 2-24,16

AfroFuturism and Southern Hip Hop

AfroFuturism and Southern Hip Hop

Andrea Robinson, Tiffany Barber, Aisha Durham, and moderator Kinitra Brooks discuss the grotesque, visual arts, Southern hip-hop, during "AfroFuturism and Southern Hip Hop." Jackson, Ms 2-24-16

AfroFuturism and Southern Hip Hop

AfroFuturism and Southern Hip Hop

Aisha Durham, and moderator Kinitra Brooks talk Southern hip-hop, during "AfroFuturism and Southern Hip Hop." Jackson, Ms 2-24-2016

AfroFuturism and Southern Hip Hop

AfroFuturism and Southern Hip Hop

Andrea Robinson, Tiffany Barber, Aisha Durham, and moderator Kinitra Brooks discuss the grotesque, visual arts, Southern hip-hop, during "AfroFuturism and Southern Hip Hop." Jackson, Ms 2-24-2016

Kinitra Brooks and Shereé R. Thomas

Kinitra Brooks and Shereé R. Thomas

Making connections at Planet Deep South. Jackson, Ms 2-14-16

Offbeat

Offbeat

Local store Offbeat supporting AfroFuturism and Planet Deep South Jackson, Ms 2-24-16

Black Comics in American South

Black Comics in American South

Fun, engaging, and brilliant panel discussion with panelists Qiana Whitted, Julian Chambliss, Jasmine Cole, and Moderator Stacey Robinson Jackson, Ms 2-24-16

Black Comics in American South

Black Comics in American South

Fun, engaging, and brilliant panel discussion with panelists Qiana Whitted, Julian Chambliss, Jasmine Cole, and Moderator Stacey Robinson Jackson, Ms 2-24-16

Black Comics in American South

Black Comics in American South

Fun, engaging, and brilliant panel discussion with panelists Qiana Whitted, Julian Chambliss, Jasmine Cole, and Moderator Stacey Robinson Jackson, Ms 2-24-16

Black Comics in American South

Black Comics in American South

Fun, engaging, and brilliant panel discussion with panelists Qiana Whitted Jackson, Ms 2-24-16

Black Comics in American South

Black Comics in American South

Qiana Whitted and Julian Chambliss give the green light after a technology mix-up during "Black Comics in American South." Jackson, Ms 2-24-16

Black Comics in American South

Black Comics in American South

Jasmine Cole (and Julian Chambliss) discusses pop culture and Black comics. Jackson, Ms 2-24-16

Black Comics in American South

Black Comics in American South

Qiana Whitted talks comics. Jackson, Ms 2-24-16

Black Comics in American South

Black Comics in American South

Julian Chambliss talks comics with BSADArchive member Chris Guzman. Jackson, Ms 2-24-2016

Offbeat

Offbeat

AstroBlacckness, Planett Deep South mingles at Offbeat Jackson, Ms 2-24-16

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Show the Love!

Show the Love!

Stephanie Troutman, Ytasha Womack, Shree Renée Thomas, and Walter Greason smile for the camera. Jackson, Ms 2-24-2016

Deep Discussion

Deep Discussion

Jasmine Cole in discussion Jackson, Ms 2-24-2016

Maisha Wester

Maisha Wester

The awesome Maisha Wester at Offbeat. Jackson, Ms 2-24-2016

Deep Discussion

Deep Discussion

Conversations get stirred up surrounding "AfroFuturism and Literature" panel. Jackson, Ms 2-25-2016

Kinitra Brooks

Kinitra Brooks

Kinitra Brook's tells it like it is during "AfroFuturism and Literature" panel. Jackson, Ms 2-25-2016

"AfroFuturism and Literature"

"AfroFuturism and Literature"

Linda Addison, Susana Morris, Kinitra Brooks, and Maisha Wester discuss AfroFruturism and Literature Jackson, Ms 2-25-2016

Deep Discussion

Deep Discussion

Conversations get stirred up surrounding "AfroFuturism and Literature" panel. Jackson, Ms 2-25-2016

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"A

Linda Addison, Susana Morris, Kinitra Brooks, and Maisha Wester discuss AfroFruturism and Literature Jackson, Ms 2-25-2016

Poe for the Camera

Poe for the Camera

Helen Crump takes a second to smile for the camera. Jackson, Ms 2/25/2016

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Getting to Discussion

Getting to Discussion

Scott Heath starts the conversation. Jackson, Ms 2/25/2016

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Hip Hop Scholars Droppin Knowledge

Hip Hop Scholars Droppin Knowledge

Charlie Braxton talks African history and hip-hop during "Fish and Grits in Outer Space: The South AfroFuturism and Outkast" Jackson,Ms 2-25-16

Hip Hop Scholars Droppin Knowledge

Hip Hop Scholars Droppin Knowledge

Charlie Braxton (and Regina N. Bradley) talks African history and hip-hop during "Fish and Grits in Outer Space: The South AfroFuturism and Outkast" Jackson,Ms 2-25-16

Hip Hop Scholars Droppin Knowledge

Hip Hop Scholars Droppin Knowledge

Regina Bradley talks Outkast and the South during "Fish and Grits in Outer Space: The South AfroFuturism and Outkast" Jackson,Ms 2-25-16

Hip Hop Scholars Doppin Knowledge

Hip Hop Scholars Doppin Knowledge

Regina Bradley talks Outkast and the South during "Fish and Grits in Outer Space: The South AfroFuturism and Outkast" Jackson,Ms 2-25-16

Hip Hop Scholars Droppin Knowledge

Hip Hop Scholars Droppin Knowledge

Joycelyn Wilson (and Regina N. Bradley) talk indigenous pedagogy and Southern Hip Hop in "Fish and Grits in Outer Space: The South AfroFuturism and Southern Hip Hop." Jackson, Ms 2-25-16

Hip Hop Scholars Droppin Knowledge

Hip Hop Scholars Droppin Knowledge

Panelists of "Fish and Grits in Outer Space: The South AfroFuturism and Outkast," Charlie Braxton, Joycelyn Wilson, and Regina N. Bradley pose for the camera. Jackson,Ms 2-25-16

Caution: Archivists at work

Caution: Archivists at work

Archivists Stephanie Scholleman and Jonathan Martinez at work.

Interview with Linda Addison

Interview with Linda Addison

Get ready for our interview with the talented Linda Addison. Jackson, Ms 2-26-16

Tobias c van Veen

Tobias c van Veen

Getting the scoop with Tobias c van Veen. Jackson, Ms 2-26-2016

Insie Interview w/ Tobis c van Veen

Insie Interview w/ Tobis c van Veen

Chris Guzman gets the inside scoop with Tobias c van Even on the last day of the conference. Jackson, Ms 2/26/2016

Inside Interview w/ Sheree R. Thomas

Inside Interview w/ Sheree R. Thomas

Don't miss our interview with the amazing Sheree Renée Thomas. Jackson, Ms 2-26-16

Inside Interview w/ Ytasha Womack

Inside Interview w/ Ytasha Womack

Don't miss our interview with the amazing Ytasha Womack. Jackson, Ms 2-26-16

Alex Hutchiwood

Alex Hutchiwood

Getting the scoop with Alex Hutchiwood. Jackson, Ms 2-26-2016

Inside Interview w/Alex Hutchiwood

Inside Interview w/Alex Hutchiwood

Chris Guzman interviews the one and only Alex Hutchiwood. Jackson, Ms 2-26-2016

Alex Hutchiwood

Alex Hutchiwood

Getting the scoop with Alex Hutchiwood. Jackson, Ms 2-26-2016

Inside Interview w/ Tiffany Barber

Inside Interview w/ Tiffany Barber

Don't miss our interview with the awesome Tiffany Barber. Jackson, Ms

Interview with Andrew Rollins

Interview with Andrew Rollins

Get ready for our interview with the powerful Andrew Rollins. Jackson, Ms 2-26-16

Inside Interview with Andrew Rollins

Inside Interview with Andrew Rollins

Get ready for our interview with the powerful Andrews Rollins. Jackson, Ms 2-26-16

Inside Interview w/ Dr. Greason

Inside Interview w/ Dr. Greason

Get ready for our interview with the passionate Dr. Greason. Jackson, Ms 2-26-16

Inside Interview with Dr. Greason

Inside Interview with Dr. Greason

Don't miss our interview with the passionate Dr. Greason. Jackson, Ms 2-26-16

Inside Interview with Dr. Greason

Inside Interview with Dr. Greason

Get ready for our interview with the passionate Dr. Greason. Jackson, Ms 2-26-16

Inside Interview w/ John Jennings

Inside Interview w/ John Jennings

Don't miss our interview with the awesome John Jennings. Jackson, Ms 2-26-16

Stacey Robinson during on CyberTrap

Stacey Robinson during on CyberTrap

Stacey Robinson discusses hope on CyberTrap Roundtable Jackson, Ms 2-26-16

Creating the CyberTrap

Creating the CyberTrap

Regina N. Bradley (and John Jennings and Stacey Robinson) set the stage for the CyberTrap during "CyberTrap Roundtable" Jackson, Ms 2-26-16

Creating the CyberTrap

Creating the CyberTrap

John Jennings discusses the collaborative creation of the CyberTrap during "CyberTrap Roundtable" Jackson, Ms 2-26-16

Creating the CyberTrap

Creating the CyberTrap

Regina N. Bradley, John Jennings and Stacey Robinson set the stage for the CyberTrap during "CyberTrap Roundtable." Jackson, Ms 2-26-16

Closing Plenary

Closing Plenary

"AftroFuturism and the Digital Way Forward" with Reynaldo Anderson, Tara Schmidt, John Jennings, Kinitra Brooks, and Toniesha Taylor Jackson, Ms 2-26-16

Inside Interview w/ Stacey Robinson

Inside Interview w/ Stacey Robinson

Get ready for our interview with the talented Stacey Robinson. Jackson, Ms 2-26-16

Inside Interview w/ Stacey Robinson

Inside Interview w/ Stacey Robinson

Get ready for our interview with the talented Stacey Robinson. Jackson, Ms 2-26-16

Inside Interview w/ Stacey Robinson

Inside Interview w/ Stacey Robinson

Get ready for our interview with the talented Stacey Robinson. Jackson, Ms 2-26-16

Interview w/ Stacey Robinson

Interview w/ Stacey Robinson

Get ready for our interview with the talented Stacey Robinson. Jackson, Ms 2-26-16

Inside Interview w/ Susana Morris

Inside Interview w/ Susana Morris

Get ready for our interview with the amazing Susana Morris. Jackson, Ms 2-26-16

Inside Interview w/ Susana Morris

Inside Interview w/ Susana Morris

Get ready for our interview with the amazing Susana Morris. Jackson, Ms 2-26-16

Inside Interview w/ Susana Morris

Inside Interview w/ Susana Morris

Get ready for our interview with the amazing Susana Morris. Jackson, Ms 2-26-16

Interview with Maisha Wester

Interview with Maisha Wester

Get ready for our interviewer with the one and only Maisha Wester. Jackson, Ms 2-26-16

Inside Interview w/ Maisha Wester

Inside Interview w/ Maisha Wester

Get ready for our interviewer with the one and only Maisha Wester. Jackson, Ms 2-26-16

Caution: Archivist at work

Caution: Archivist at work

BSADArchive (Chris Guzman, Jonathan Martinez, and Stephanie Scholleman) at the Margaret Walker Center Jackson, Ms 2-26-16

Pose for the Camera

Pose for the Camera

John Jennings with our own Chris Guzman. Jackson, Ms 2-26-2016

Pose for the camera

Pose for the camera

John Jennings with our own Stephanie Schoelleman. Jackson, Ms 2-26-2016

Jewelle Gomez at UTSA

Jewelle Gomez at UTSA

Jewelle Gomez poses for the camera wit students, Joycelyn Moody, Sonja Lanehart, Kinitra Brooks, and Sonia Saldívar-Hull after speaking to a full room for International Women's Day. San Antonio, Texas 3/7/2016

Lunch time

Lunch time

Sonja Lanehart and Jewelle Gomez San Antonio, Tx 3-7-2016

Lunch Time

Lunch Time

Sonja Lanehart, Jewelle Gomez, and Kinitra Brooks San Antonio, Tx 3-7-2016

UTSA talks comics

UTSA talks comics

Our very own Stephanie Schoellman and Chris Guzman get ready to take the stage at UTSA's Runnercon panel. San Antonio, Texas 3/9/2016

UTSA talks comics and more

UTSA talks comics and more

Our very own Stephanie Schoellman, Alexis McGee, and Chris Guzman get ready to take the stage at UTSA's Runnercon panel. San Antonio, Texas 3/9/2016

Gregory Brooks

Gregory Brooks

Kinitra and Gregory Brooks

Kinitra and Gregory Brooks

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