(art by Sean Vidal Edgerton @penandpangolin)
What is the purpose of Black Mammalogists Week?
To provide opportunities for current and aspiring Black mammalogists across the Diaspora to form conscious, fruitful connections, in addition to illuminating historical and present-day Black contributions to the field of Mammalogy.
In our ideal future, young Black people of all backgrounds will realize that they are not only welcome, but needed and vital, to the future of this field.
The Schedule:
09/14/2020: Misunderstood Mammal Monday
Coyotes. Rats. Hyenas. Due to misrepresentation, there are a number of mammals that are seen as dirty, evil, dumb, or just altogether bad. Misunderstood Mammal Monday seeks to dispel the myths surrounding these awesome species and show a different side of a number of reviled mammals through a panel and kid-friendly science communication!
09/15/2020: Techniques Tuesday
Due to their elusiveness, mammals are some of the harder animals to study. The goal of Technique Tuesday is to show the number of ways that Black mammalogists use to study our favorite species. From snot-collecting drones to cameras to Sherman traps, you'll see it all!
09/16/2020: We Out Here Wednesday!
Despite appearances, yes, we are out here! We Out Here Wednesday is focused on connecting current and aspiring Black mammalogists with each other through an online networking event, as well as celebrating everyday Black hobbyists and mammal lovers.
09/17/2020: Threatened Mammal Thursday
Lions, tigers, and (polar) bears, oh my! Threatened Mammal Thursday and the Threatened Mammal panel will focus entirely on endangered, vulnerable, and rare mammals, what kind of threats they face, and how we can best conserve them, particularly in the face of climate change and Covid-19.
09/18/2020: Forage Friday
Hunting while Black, in North America or in other parts of the world, is not the same as hunting while white. Forage Friday will look into historical and current day experiences of Black hunters, culminating in a panel that seeks to illuminate the varying experiences of using wildlife while in Black skin.
09/19/2020: Sea Mammal Saturday
We may live on land, but some of the coolest mammals are aquatic! Sea Mammal Saturday will put the spotlight on the Black mammalogists who study species that have forsaken the terrestrial life and decided to return to the water.
Watch the Black Mammalogists Week website for upcoming details on the detail, and to find out how you can get involved!
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