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Hello to you.

I'm a very inexperienced writer and am toying with the idea of incorporating Afrofuturism into my SCI-FI novel. Since I have no experience and no reference other than pictures (which are great, if I may say so), I would like to ask you, what exactly defines Afrofuturism? 🤔

I can see that Afrofuturism is more complex than other genres, like Cyberpunk or Steampunk, and since I lack personal perspective, I'm afraid I'm doing it wrong. 😅

If more information is needed, please feel free to ask me, I do want your help and feedback to improve. 🙂

I am very grateful for your time and effort and look forward to reading how I can contribute to this wonderful world. 😃

Hey, what's up? It would be awesome if you could check my site. I mainly talk about music but will branch into different topics like afro futurism - the link is below.

https://danny-js-place.com/

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You folks have any afrofuturism patreon links?

Got another one kicking up for y'all from Mocha Memoirs Press!

"My AI has a prodigious flair for the dramatic." – Carmen by Kevin Morley from A Crack in the Code

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/40745508/a-crack-in-the-code-cybertronic-stories-of-rebellion

Here is a good tool for writers, graphic novelists, poets, playwrights, screenwriters, etc. who explore Afrofuturism in their work. Found on Amazon:

300 Writing Prompts for Black Writers: Our Black Past Our Black Future | Volume 2 | Bonus Journaling Pages |

Hi! I recently joined this group and I am a big fan of Afrofuturism. So much so that I've decided to use it as my topic for an academic paper describing a subculture. The work I'm enlisting help on is not the paper itself but an assignment to begin our drafting process. So far I'm drawing a blank on what I should include in my writing. I've received feedback from my professor that I need more details and descriptions. I was encouraged by him to consult my classmates but they aren't very active. I need to reach a 750+ word count requirement to receive the full amount of points so any ideas or feedback are welcomed. Here's what I have so far:

This summer I visited the National Museum of African American Culture and History in Washington D.C. There I visited an exhibit on Afro-futurism and was absolutely blown away. The exhibit discussed the deep connection with science and spirituality between African Americans and Indigenous Africans. Dating as far back as Ancient Egypt and Sumer, Black people have made amazing scientific discoveries and have connected them to religious and spiritual beliefs. This love of science and Esoterics was passed down for generations, through slavery, Jim Crow, and Apartheid, all the way to present day arts and media. I was so amazed at my discovery because I happened to be a part of this group, and I did not even know. As I walked through the exhibit I learned that so many of my favorite movies and shows, songs, and artists all happen to fall under this subculture. Subcultures tend to differentiate themselves through clothing styles, music, mannerisms, and activities (Gelder). 

 Fashion is one of the biggest factors in Afrofuturism. Afrofuturism is known for its dramatic and beautiful blend of Indigenous African tribal designs and fabrics, African American fashion trends with futuristic and sci-fi embellishments. This distinction can also be seen in the music, mechanical and robotic-sounding instruments paired with spiritual and otherworldly lyrics are truly unique to this subculture. Artists like Andre 3000 and Prince brilliantly display the fashions and music related to Afro-futurism. The movie Black Panther created and produced by Marvel is another wonderful showcase of Afro-futurism aesthetics. Afro- Futurism today is a safe space for people of African descent to share their love for science fiction, fashion, music, and art. There is even some integration with anime as it holds some of the same sci-fi themes. Outside of the museum, there are online and in-person meetups and events hosted and attended by Afro-futurists. Most popularly known is Comic-Con, a convention hosted all over the U.S. to discuss movies and shows that have science-fiction, fantasy, and magical realism themes and aesthetics. Comic-Con has a relatively large turnout of black attendees, not all of which actively identify as Afro-futurists but due to these interests and activities, they fall within the subculture. Often participants dress up in costumes from their favorite shows, movies, and books or even as original characters.  

Afro-futurism emphasizes the beauty and distinction of all black subgroups and collectively celebrates them. In this subculture participants often discuss their individual experiences as black people and collaboratively create a world that enhances the positive experiences and find strength in the negative experiences. This is often shown through stylistic and colorful art styles and dynamic storytelling. Writers like Octavia Butler, and Anne Rice are known for their books and are chief works in modern day Afro-futurism. As well as painters like Jean-Micheal Basquiat and Angelbert Metoyer are renowned for their pieces.  

Again any feedback is welcomed. Thanks!

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This might not even be a good/the right question to ask I've always been interested in knowing my African heritage and the cultures I came from but obviously as an African American, or for anyone whose family has lived in the Americas for centuries, that's, at some level, impossible. Would heritage like this be recoverable in an Afrofuturist world? Would it be valued in the same way it is now?

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