Introducing the Pattern Podcast
The Pattern is gathering place for folks inspired by and committed to shaping Change in the tradition of Octavia E. Butler’s work, life and beyond! Join Ayana Jamieson and Moya Bailey […]
Octavia E. Butler Studies: Convergence of an Expanding Field
On June 23, 2017, the Octavia E. Butler Legacy Network partnered with the Huntington Library to organized the conference event titled “Octavia E. Butler Studies: Convergence of an Expanding Field.” […]
Reflections on #ShapingChange
The Shaping Change: Remembering Octavia E. Butler Through Archives, Art, and Worldmaking Conference was held at the University of California, San Diego June 3-5, 2016. The conference brought together academics, […]
RADIO IMAGINATION: Artists and Writers in the Archive of Octavia E. Butler
We’re pleased to announce our partnership with the Los Angeles-based arts nonprofit Clockshop. Clockshop has just announced the launch of Radio Imagination, a citywide collaboration of artistic and public programs […]
The February OEB Legacy Conference is fully funded!
Thank you to everyone who donated and spread the word about our fundraiser! We reached our goal and then some because of you! We are now able to: cover the […]
OEB, an OG QBG
Octavia E. Butler was an original gangsta/god¹ quirky black girl (QBG). A nerd, an introvert, and empath, Octavia loved to make up stories to entertain herself. She was a loner, […]
A Mini/Archival Review of “A Necessary Being” from Unexpected Stories
Octavia Butler’s Unexpected Stories comes is out today, 6/24/14! The collection consists of two short stories, a forward by Walter Mosley and afterword by Butler’s literary agent Merilee Heifetz. Here […]
Octavia E. Butler’s Transition Anniversary ~ OEBLegacy is a Year Old!
It’s been a year since we launched the Octavia E. Butler Legacy Network (OEBLegacy) on Facebook to raise awareness about the state of Butler’s gravesite in Altadena, California. Eight years ago today, […]
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