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Reblog: Black Speculative Fiction Month

From The State of Black Science Fiction Facebook Group

“As the month of October winds down, I want to talk about Black Speculative Fiction Month. It was born in 2013, when indie authors Milton Davis and Balogun Ojetade were discussing the Alien Encounters event with the Program Coordinator at the Auburn Avenue Research Library. The concept blossomed into reality the next day…” Read more here: A Small Gang of Authors: Black Speculative Fiction Month by Ruth de Jauregui.

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Reblog: Labor Day – More than the end of summer #OurAuthorGang

Happy Labor Day U.S.A.!

Today over at A Small Gang of Authors, co-member Ruth de Jauregui offers a history on the origins of the Labor Day celebrations. Check it out.

“As we celebrate the 124th Labor Day, enacted by Congress on June 28, 1894, we may reflect on the how and why of the workingman’s holiday.

Labor Day has its roots in the Industrial Revolution and the evolution of labor unions. In the late 1800s, a typical work week consisted of a 12-hour day, seven days a week. Five and six year old children worked in mills, factories and mines. Working conditions were often unsafe….” Read more at A Small Gang of Authors.

Thank you for taking the time to read this post. If you like it let me know and share it with others. See you next time, Toi Thomas. #thetoiboxofwords