What is Afrofuturism? It’s a movement that blends sci-fi, history, and Black culture to imagine bold new futures—and it’s absolutely fascinating. In this video, we’re digging into where the term comes from and how it shows up in some of our favorite films, like Black Panther, the futuristic sounds of Sun Ra, Parliament-Funkadelic, Missy Elliott, and Janelle Monáe, and take a trip through the pages of legendary authors like Octavia Butler.
Afrofuturism isn’t just about imagining what’s next—it’s about honoring the past, celebrating the now, and crafting a future where Black creativity and culture thrive.

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