Quarterly? Semiannual?
Annual? Event
NOTE: I need feedback on this
event. This is not something we will do
next year; perhaps not even in the next five years. But when it happens, it should not be
something that only space cadets like me will want to attend. This must be constructed in a way that it will
appeal to the average, general population.
The typical Black Houstonian who does not work in the space program and
will not ever work in the space program should want to come (1) because it is
an entertaining and interesting event to him/her and (2) because of
opportunities at this event for his/her child(ren). Of course, there should also be plenty to
satisfy the appetites of Black space cadets like me in the
Space outreach to
· Ideally, joint project with AAAN, BBEA, NSBE, NTA and USA Heritage Committee, but will do as NSBE-only if necessary; AAAN or NSBE-HSC will always be lead organization for Black Space Expo program planning
· Goal: educate Black community about space program
o Importance of space program
o Achievements of African Americans in space program
o Impact on daily lives
o Increase excitement/enthusiasm/support for space program
o Opportunities in the space program
o Inspire youth to pursue science/engineering/space careers
· Events
o FIRST Robotics Exhibition Match
o Solar Oven Demonstration (how to make simple solar ovens)
· Contests, Competitions
o Rocket Launches
§ Child
§ Teen
§ Adult
o Solar Oven Cook-off
§ Cooking competition using solar ovens
§ Open to all ages, no categories
§ Part 1: Oven construction
§ Part 2: Meal preparation
§ Part 3: Taste test
§ Prizes:
1. Grand
Prize - Cruise for two (out of
2. First Prize - $300
3. Second Prize - $200
4. Third Prize - $100
§ Leave free to cook any dish, or restrict to a specific dish??
§ No electrical, mechanical, or chemical power sources – solar only
o Freestyle Competition
§ Middle, High school and adult categories
§ Freestyle rap with space-related theme
o Music, poetry, literature, speech contests
· Entertainment
o Giveaways/Promotion booths
§ 97.9 and other radio stations
§ Six Flags?
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§ Space Camp
o Entertainer Performances
o Actor/Actress appearances (i.e. Black science fiction actors as well as mainstream genre Black actors who support engineering/space)
o Comedy shows
o Extreme sports attractions (i.e. rock wall, padded jousting, etc.)
· Black Astronaut appearances (Congressionally designated “must-do” for ALL of them)
· NASA trailers/tents
o Space Station exhibit (NASA’s walk-through 18-wheeler)
o Teacher resource centers
o Space suit exhibits
o Student program booths (NASA & contractor co-op/intern/etc. programs)
o NASA aircraft static displays if at Ellington, Hobby, or Intercontinental
· Vendor booths (preference given to HAE, local collegiate and PCI chapters)
One location
or rotate location for full
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· Downtown
· 3rd Ward
· 5th Ward
Involve Black churches (perhaps include choirs as part of performances? – goal is to use involvement to create indirect publicity, buy-in, and support)
What is the involvement for:
§ NAACP (voter registration drive, but what else?)
§ UNCF
§ Urban League
§ National Black MBA
§ National Black Data Processing Association
§ Greek Organizations
§ Megachurches
§ Local area churches
(These should all be involved as participants)
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