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As Black History Month jaunts toward conclusion, I'd like to give a shout out to some of the best science fiction writers out there! They also happen to be of African descent, and if you're one of the many who believe that African Americans (and women for that matter) don't write good sf, you'd be mistaken. Nevertheless, I'm posting this bit of blog to offer up some pretty good authors who'd help you on the journey to changing your mind!

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Now, on to the list. I am a lister (a person who loves to list things). I admit it, albeit grudgingly, that this is habit of mine. However, I do not post these names here as a ranking, nor is this list complete. There are many up and coming writers (like myself) who write solid sf, but have yet to reach national acclaim. I post these authors as they came to mind. Thus, do not interpret this as any type of a ranking.

Excellent Science Fiction Writers, who just happen to be of African descent:

1. Octavia Butler

2. Walter Mosley-although not all of his works are science fiction, he does write a mean mystery novel...think
Devil in a Blue Dress...

3. Nalo Hopkinson

4. Steven Barnes

5. Samuel R. Delany

6. Sheree Thomas

7. Nnedi Okorafor-Mbachu

8. Tananarive Due

9. Levar Burton

10. George Schuyler

All of these authors are extreme well versed in science fiction, and I applaud their efforts this Black History Month!