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The Force Is With Our People

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The Star Wars-themed exhibit premiered in October 2019 at the Museum of Northern Arizona in Flagstaff and showcased Native American art influenced by the epic saga of George Lucas.

Will Eisner Week

Outdoor Trek (and Wars Outdoors)

Collections in Black: A Celebration of Black Comic Book Culture

Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge

Ditko: The Play

Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame

Comic-Con Museum

Pop Warriors

Geek History

Kenneth Arnold and the First Flying Saucer

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Kenneth Arnold reported the first documented UFO sighting on June 24, 1947, while traveling past Mount Rainier near Seattle, giving rise to the phrase “flying saucers” in the process.

The Rise of Science Fiction Rock and Roll

Jackie Ormes and African American Comic Strips

Bjo Trimble and the Good Ship Enterprise

Magic: The Gathering

Nellie Bly’s Race Around the World

Secret History of Wonder Woman

Grover Krantz: In Search of Bigfoot

1964 New York Comicon

Geek Charity and Activism

Politics for the Love of Fandom

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In her 2019 book, communications professor Ashley Hinck explores the twenty-first century trend of Geek Culture fandoms being utilized for charity, social activism and civic engagement.

Hunger Action Heroes

#ReleaseTheSnyderCut

Gaaays in Spaaace

Salt Lake City, Cosplay, and Charity

Hunger Is Not a Game

Avatar Activism

Fandom Acts of Kindness

Can’t Stop the Serenity