Khalid Thompson an abstract expressionist artist smiles during cypher discussions
AFROFUTURISM: THE ORIGIN STORY
In roundtable discussions, interviews and archival footage, this
special explores Afrofuturism, a genre-spanning artistic and cultural
movement celebrating the past, present, and future through an African American lens. This special brings together scholars and some of the next generation of Black musicians, writers, dancers, and theorists, who celebrate and examine the historical and cultural impact of Afrofuturism through deep discussion and electrifying, fantastical performances.
MovaKween performing her track, Sun Ra
Dr. Josh Myers, professor at Howard University, during interview on the rebellions of enslaved Africans.
Yatasha Womack leads conversation on Afrofuturism with panel of young Afrofuturists
Ephraim Nehemiah performs during the Cosmic Cypher
Artist/producer, Jamal Gray, talks about Afrofuturism and the legacy of Sun Ra
Our principal, Alexis, interviews the legendary George Clinton
B Fly performing with DJ Underdog
Khalid Thompson live paints while Nag Champa and Brandy Woody play experimental jazz tunes