Afrofuturism

Purple and pink satellites, speakers and rocks in front of orange sky and under black hair extensions

Sameer Rao Mar 17, 2017 12:25PM EDT

How 'Neurospeculative AfroFeminism' Uses Virtual Reality to Explore Otherworldly Transformation at a Black Hair Salon

Colorlines sat down with designers from Hyphen-Labs, a multidisciplinary creative collective led by women of color, to discuss the inspiration behind the immersive experience they showcased at South by Southwest.

Animation of Black man in golden robes and gold-and-blue headdress with gold antennae against purple sky with yellow and pink stars

Sameer Rao Feb 9, 2017 4:12PM EST

WATCH: Sun Ra's Afrofuturist Vision Takes to Space in This Animated Video

The first episode of Dust’s “Afrofuturism” series depicts the artist’s life story as a sci-fi adventure. Future episodes will focus on Missy Elliott, Jimi Hendrix and more.

"Blackspace" in white text with white airplane, green and red arches, cityscape in the background

Sameer Rao Jun 3, 2016 3:57PM EDT

Afrofuturist Creator Seeks Support for North Carolina 'Blackspace'

Pierce Freelon describes Blackspace’s mission as “social entrepreneurship with an Afrofuturism twist.”

Sameer Rao Aug 26, 2015 5:11PM EDT

In New Orleans, a Black Feminist Opera With a Touch of Afrofuturism

To dovetail with the 10th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, the new five-part opera ”Echohybridity” will be performed in New Orleans.

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