AfroFuturism M/W

  Medicines of The future Landon Saulsberry  

  Kadence White Dr. Harris English 2016 2 December 2024 Musical Natal Alienation Afrofuturism is a cultural movement that combines elements of science fiction, historical fiction, fantasy to explore African diaspora’s experiences and envision futures where people of African descent are central to the narrative. It often addresses themes of alienation, identity, and liberation, all by blending futuristic technology with African aesthetics and traditions. Natal alienation refers to the disconnection or estrangement individuals feel from their origins or cultural identity, often resulting from systemic oppression or displacement. It can manifest in feelings of isolation, loss of cultural heritage, and a diminished sense of belonging, affecting one’s self-perception and community ties. In music natal alienation illustrates and explores themes of disconnection from one’s roots and cultural identity.  Based on Space and Cosmic Exploration the songs “Space is the Place”, “Mothership ...

Afterlife of Slavery- Timeline Ciara Kiner  12/1/24  Written Part of Project  Afterlife of Slavery   The “afterlife of slavery” is a term used to describe the continuing impact of slavery on the lives of African Americans. This included many aspects and my timeline will show some of the most important events that shows the impact that slavery still has on Black people today. Black people are always devalued and disempowered in this world. We must work harder and fight harder for simple things that people of other colors do not have to fight for. Black communities across the world have been critically disadvantaged. Saidiya Hartman says that the afterlife of slavery, “skewed life chances, limited access to health and education, premature death, incarceration, and improvishment.” The time after slavery ended has plenty of factors that created history for Black people. This included The Civil Rights Movement, Reconstruction Era, Jim Crow Laws, and Anti-slavery ...

Development of Natural Black Hair   Asiah Cook

  Kainan Finley  12/2/2024  ENGL 2016-45498  The Life of Black Man   I decided to use the theme "The Life of a Black Man" for my mixtape, in which I talked about the challenges and tribulations that black men had faced throughout their lives. Rap, R&B, contemporary rap, alternative, and musicals are some of the genres I'll use. Through the use of black artists like Michael Jackson, Common, and Tyler the Creator who have spoken out and connected to these issues, these genres helped me in expressing my concept. In my mixtape I separated my mixtape into three different sections. The first section is “a Black man's life” which is a general conception of what black man have had to go through using songs like “You Can't Win” by Micheal Jackson from The Wiz which shows how black men have always bene told they are less than they are and not knowing their true greatness. The second section is “ Police Brutality as a Black Man which is how most black men feel hav...

  Karous Kerry Dr. Harris ENGL 2016Q 2 December 2024 Mixtape Theme: Identity and Technology in Afrofuturism Introduction This mixtape explores the themes of identity and technology within Afrofuturism, using Nnedi Okorafor's novella "Binti" as a primary text. "Binti" tells the story of a young Himba woman who leaves Earth to attend a prestigious university in space, navigating cultural identity and advanced technology along the way. Each track illuminates specific aspects of Binti's journey, from both her physical voyage and psychological transformation from her cultural struggles to her technological adaptation, creating a multifaceted exploration of Afrofuturistic themes. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/42sXWS6iX7tPnfUvpFSA0C?si=cevjSAmdTdKm_MUUK679-Q&p You-BSqP FzR Slmm Track List and Contributions 1."The Space Program" by A Tribe Called Quest Contribution: A Tribe Called Quest's song explicitly parallels Binti's interstellar journ...