Afrofuturism 2.0 & The Black Speculative Arts Movement

Melina Matsoukas to direct Warner Bros. adaptation of Octavia E. Butler’s ‘Parable of the Sower.’

The ‘Queen & Slim’ director will bring Butler’s iconic novel to the big screen, following a young woman navigating climate collapse and societal breakdown while forming a new vision for humanity.

The long-awaited adaptation marks a major step forward after years in development limbo.

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Almost Half of US Data Centers That Were Supposed to Open This Year Slated to Be Canceled or Delayed The vast majority of data centers scheduled for completion over the next few years have yet to even break ground.

Looking forward to this event!

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World Affairs Council of Philadelphia awards President Mahama the International Statesperson Award WATCH LIVE | World Affairs Council of Philadelphia decorates President John Dramani Mahama with the International Statesperson Award

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Dr. LaWana Richmond Is Designing The Future While Teaching San Diego Communities How to Do the Same | March 2026 Honoree - San Diego Weekly: San Diego News Recognized as part of the March 2026 San Diego Weekly Standouts Series honoring leaders shaping San Diego, California, the Cali-Baja region, and communities connected to the region around the world. San Diego Weekly Standouts | March 2026 Honoree As an Afrofuturist, futurist, and cultural strategist...

The United Nations passes resolution declaring the Tranatlantic slave trade the gravest crime against humanity, supported by all countries except the United States, Israel and Argentina.

We lost another cartoon legend 😔

Barry Caldwell, a veteran animator, director, and storyboard artist who helped shape countless iconic animated shows and films, has sadly passed away.

A highly respected figure in the industry, Caldwell worked across major studios including Filmation, Ruby-Spears, Warner Bros. Animation, Disney, and DreamWorks, leaving a lasting mark on generations of animation.

His work can be seen across beloved titles such as:
• Animaniacs
• Pinky and the Brain
• Tiny Toon Adventures
• Osmosis Jones
• Alvin and the Chipmunks
• The Smurfs
• Scooby-Doo!
…and many more.

Known not just for his talent, but for his creativity, humor, and generosity, Caldwell was praised by fellow creators as “one of the finest artists,” someone who could elevate any project he touched.

Thank you, legend. Rest in peace 🙏🕊️

Afrofuturism: Constellations | Spatial The exhibition is a diverse speculative cartography that celebrates Black narratives across the world, capable of interweaving ancestry, technological innovations, and transtemporal projections. Set against the backdrop of the 250th anniversary of the USA'S independence, the show proposes a reflecti...