Astronomy conference series aims to build a dynamic and creative community of scientists and educators to exploit the potential offered by modern computing and the internet in the era of data-driven astronomy. Meanwhile we are also running a totally online event in August 2020. This event was due to take place in September but has been postponed to Spring 2021. Astronomy will be hosted by the ESAC Science Data Centre in Madrid, Spain. Register your interest here by June 15th. One immediate action we will take is to automatically waive fees for participation in our next event, the online-only DotDotAstro for anyone who identifies as an ethnic or racial minority in astronomy. Astronomy Foundation to better support these goals. We are proud that many in this community are actively engaged in this work, and we will always strive to do more, learn more and be better. Those of us in positions of privilege have a responsibility to speak up and act, to change the systems in our local institutions and communities, and to support and advocate for our Black colleagues. The onus for combating racism should not be on those most affected by it. Astronomy being a safe space for discussion about racism and inequities in our community, and for working together on strategies and solutions. We are all stronger for listening to each other. We aim to create space for those whose stories are not told in the astronomy community, whose voices are unheard, whose ideas are not valued. Astronomy, we have always strived to create an inclusive community that assigns value to individuals’ experiences, their ideas and their stories. We all need to do more to acknowledge and work on this problem.
Our Black alumnae/i, colleagues, friends and loved ones experience its effects daily, at the expense of their physical and mental wellbeing. It has deprived many of their careers, of opportunities, and of their lives. Every country has its own historical context of racial strife, but nowhere is it absent. Racism is a scourge on our society - not just in the US but around the world. Astronomy Brain Trust would like to acknowledge the deeply upsetting events that have unfolded in the United States in recent weeks, that have once again highlighted the continued need for change.
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