June 17th, we will be joined by the amazing Edafe Onerhime, talking about African and Afro futurism and why its such a incredible vision of the future most are not aware of. Its a long time in comi…
Africanfuturism: An Anchor Point for Science Fiction That Centers Africa
I’ve read a lot of science fiction. Award-winning epics, sweeping space operas, philosophical considerations of the human condition, wonderful alternate histories, spectacular visions of the future, so many stories that took me to the edge of space, time and imagination, but in most of them, there w
“Jackie Ormes (1911–1985) was the first African American woman cartoonist to be published in a newspaper. She pioneered the expression of Afrofuturism by writing & illustrating comic strips that created idealized worlds for Black characters, especially Black women. #NMAAHCFutures”
Afrofuturism expresses notions of Black identity, agency and freedom through art, creative works and activism that envision liberated futures for Black life.
Acclaimed, award-winning author N.K. Jemisin (The Fifth Season, The City We Became) makes her comic book debut with bestselling artist Jamal Campbell (Naomi) as they thrust you into a stunning sci-fi murder mystery on the other side of the universe!
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Edafe Onerhime discusses with Ivan six things which should be better known. From names to the colour red, and why short, afro hair isn’t (always) a political statement.
The Voices In The Shadow Festival & Book - Black Women in Tech
The Voices In The Shadow Festival. A festival and book created by GTA Black Women in Tech to highlight the work of Black women in technology and inspire many more.
Time Is A Colonial Construct — Here’s How I Learned To Reclaim Mine
Afro-Indigenous activist Larissa Crawford on why it's necessary to decolonize our relationship to time, especially when it comes to work.
Afrofuturism & Africanfuturism is rooted in these acts of decolonisation today.
Queering The Future: Examining Queer Identity In Afrofuturism
The purpose of this thesisis to discuss the history behind anart movement that is literary, artistic, and musical. This movement has made its way through music, art, and literature inthe last four decades,and it shows no signs ofslowing down. This aestheticmovementis known as Afrofuturism,and itismaking its way to various forms of media and performance as we speak. Original at https://opensiuc.lib.siu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=3190&context=theses
The Wagadu Chronicles: the African fantasy MMO bringing roleplaying again to RPGs - Polish News
Twin Drums is an apt identify for a studio whose debut recreation goals to be revolutionary on two fronts. Having formally launched its Kickstarter marketing campaign, The Wagadu Chronicles is an upcoming massively multiplayer on-line recreation that shakes up mainstream expectations of the style. Firstly, the world of Wagadu removes the lens of medieval European …
Black Panther (Movie, 2018) | Official Trailer, Cast, Plot, Release Date, Characters
After the death of his father, T'Challa returns home to the isolated, technologically advanced African nation of Wakanda to succeed to the throne and take his rightful place as king.
Though larger religions have made big inroads, African spirituality, a belief system based in openness and adaptation, endures, says Harvard religion professor Jacob Olupona.