AfroFuturism Conference

AfroFuturism Conference

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#BlackisViral A student-led conference on Afrofuturism as a cultural and aesthetic movement for the radical emancipation of people of color.

This year we will collectively explore the virality of blackness by hacking the cultural divide to explore the matrix of Afrofuturism as a narrative for liberation. This will be done through a series of art happenings, performances, lectures, panels, workshops, theater pieces, film music, scholarly works, and community events. See what we did last year here: afrofuturismtns.com

03/05/2016

Hello world!

The Afrofuturism Conference is back and we are taking submissions! This year we aim to continue the conversation and bring to light the virality of blackness by hacking the cultural divide to explore the matrix of Afrofuturism as a narrative for liberation.

Deadline is March 18th, 11:59 pm to submit!

http://goo.gl/forms/f69wQDQx5D

Feel free to share with friends and let's build!

In the mean time, save the date(s): April 29, 30th, and May 1st,
and keep up with us here:

www.afrofuturism2k16.com

www.instagram.com/afrofuturismtns

The Futurist Experience 05/27/2015

All of the photos from the conference have been posted! Share your own pictures of the event and tag your friends!

photographed by Jazmin Jones

The Futurist Experience 05/27/2015

photographed by Jazmin Jones

A Conversation w/ Smart Girls Club 05/27/2015

photographed by Yeelen Cohen

Jojo Abot @ Tishman Auditorium 05/27/2015

captured by Jazmin Jones

Conference Vendors 05/27/2015

captured by Jazmin Jones

Sunday Workshops 05/27/2015

captured by Jazmin Jones

Afrofuturism in the Event Cafe 05/27/2015

We're finally posting pictures from the conference! Tag your friends if you see them!

captured by Jazmin Jones and Yeelen Cohen

Photos 04/10/2015

PARTICIPANT SPOTLIGHT:

Jimi Nxir is a trip hop and blues inspired producer/singer/songwriter hailing from Brooklyn by way of Cleveland by way of Texas. As a graduate from Red Bull Music Academy, Jimi pushes musical boundaries with his bluesy vocals and psychedelic beats.

Look out for Jimi's performance on Friday May 1st, at our opening night at the MoCADA! ✨

In the meantime check out his music at soundcloud.com/jiminxir

Be sure to follow us on Instagram for more updates and features on our participants! instagram.com/afrofuturismtns

Photos 04/10/2015

PARTICIPANT SPOTLIGHT:

Juliana Huxtable is a NY based poet, artist, model, DJ, and muse. A member of the House of Ladosha and a cofounder of , a q***r weekly party. Juliana's work explores transliberation, q***rness, blackness, cyborian imagery and also seeks to "embody alternatives to constrictive conventions or biases". Her work is currently on view in the New Museum's "Trilennial" series, now through May 24th.

Look out for Juliana's visual performance at our opening night at the MoCADA, Friday, May 1st! ✨

Be sure to follow us on Instagram for more updates and features on our participants! instagram.com/afrofuturismtns

Cover photos 04/09/2015
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