Science fiction literature is experiencing a revolution, with women and people of color winning top honors for their novels. Are you familiar with the history of U.S. science fiction that challenges prejudice in science and engineering? In our age of diversity, equity, and inclusion, a new story about the history of science fiction can be told. In the early days of science fiction, authors like C. L. Moore, Leigh Brackett, and Judith Merril challenged white male privilege. These authors offer today’s readers strategies to challenge notions of white masculinity, showing how the marginalization of women and people of color was far from inevitable. What is more, they offer inspiration for today’s creators of culture who wish to promote diversity and international cooperation. Come learn about the revolution!

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