The editors of Afrofuturism: A History of Black Futures come to DC on Sun., Mar. 17th, at 5 p.m.!
Afrofuturism: A History of Black Futures explores the evolving and exhilarating concept of Afrofuturism, a lens used to imagine a more empowering future for the Black community through music, art, and speculative fiction. Afrofuturism offers a framework of radical potential to envision Black liberation and alternatives to oppressive structures like white supremacy.
The book offers a bold and essential history of a growing cultural movement, investigates the power of speculative work to connect with activist goals, reconstructs Black narratives unburdened by oppression, and celebrates the revolutionary power of Black imagination. It was published by the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History & Culture as a companion book to their Afrofuturism exhibit.
Kevin Strait and Kinshasha Holman Conwill, the coeditors of AFROFUTURISM, are joining Joshua M. Myers on the Busboys stage to discuss the book, exhibit, and concept of Afrofuturism. Signed copies of the book will be available for purchase during and after the event.
This event is free and open to all. Please note that this event is IN PERSON and will ALSO be livestreamed. We ask that guests RSVP in order to receive direct updates about the event.
Hosted by Busboys and Poets @14th & V, 2021 14th St., NW, Washington, DC. Learn more here.
