Creative Black Futures - Exploring Afrofuturism and Climate Change Impact

Explore a thought-provoking panel discussion from the 2019 InterPlanetary Festival focusing on "Creative Black Futures." Delve into the unique challenges faced by Black communities in the context of climate change, food shortages, and extreme weather events. Examine how poets, artists, and writers address these critical issues through the lens of afrofuturism and afropessimism. Consider the potential roles of interracial solidarity and intergalactic colonialism in shaping future outcomes. Join poet Cyree Jarelle Johnson, multidisciplinary artist Kiyan Williams, writer Ras Mashramani, and artist Marcelline Mandeng in this unscripted 47-minute conversation that bridges science, art, and social justice to envision and discuss potential futures for Black communities.