#afrofuturism & #chicanafuturism by Petrina Plunkett https://padlet.com/pplunkett/5ofgkqvfpwsb Read the DIRECTIONS found in GOOGLE CLASSROOM. Your work must look like my work, if you wish to receive full credit. en-us 2018-04-02 13:47:33 UTC 2025-11-18 08:01:38 UTC hello@padlet.com What The Heck Is Afrofuturism? pplunkett https://padlet.com/pplunkett/5ofgkqvfpwsb/wish/247801605 This article defines Afrofuturism and introduces contributors to the movement, such as artist Sun Ra. The author, Jamie Broadnax, also praises the film "Black Panther" and discusses its Afrofuturism elements.

"What makes Afrofuturism significantly different from standard science fiction is that it’s steeped in ancient African traditions and black identity...To be Afrofuturism, [the narrative] must be rooted in and unapologetically celebrate the uniqueness and innovation of black culture."]]> 2018-04-02 13:50:41 UTC https://padlet.com/pplunkett/5ofgkqvfpwsb/wish/247801605 Jason Reynolds On “Miles Morales,” Spider-Man, and His Secret Superpower pplunkett https://padlet.com/pplunkett/5ofgkqvfpwsb/wish/247804493 Jason Reynolds wrote a Spider-Man novel with a new protagonist. Miles Morales is half Puerto Rican and half black. In this interview, Jason Reynolds shares his purpose in creating Marvel's new Spider-Man. He also talks about themes like racism and incarceration.

"I needed to delve into how [Miles Morales'] culture and environment changes his relationship with being a superhero. How his family dynamics and his family member’s pasts affect what Miles deems as possible. This was important to me because this is so often the story in communities like the one I grew up in."]]> 2018-04-02 13:58:31 UTC https://padlet.com/pplunkett/5ofgkqvfpwsb/wish/247804493 Your Brief And Far-Out Guide To Afrofuturism rebecca_maccaroni https://padlet.com/pplunkett/5ofgkqvfpwsb/wish/247914576 The term Afrofuturism was first used by critic Mark Dery. He wrote an essay called "Black to The Future." It was about how there were not a lot of black science fiction writers.

Niama Safia Sandy is an anthropologist.

"Afrofuturism is often regarded as a cultural genre or style, a re-imagining of African tradition that projects techno-futuristic possibilities. But for Sandy, the movement is more than a literary genre — it’s real life." I think that Afrofuturism is an important subgenre because it helps some people relate to science fiction more.

]]> 2018-04-02 19:19:23 UTC https://padlet.com/pplunkett/5ofgkqvfpwsb/wish/247914576 Kornelia Gondek- Afrofuturism Art by joshua Mays- Twitter @tinshackgallery-Pinterest kornelia_gondek https://padlet.com/pplunkett/5ofgkqvfpwsb/wish/247919262 Right now what is trending is the Afroculturism on the tin shack feed. The tin shack has showcased many different types of african art and culture including the art of Joshua Mays. This specific art by joshua Mays is showing a great example of Afrofuturism and is giving us a look at what the artist thinks the future might have in store for us.

" Science fiction that explores the experiences and culture of people of color. They’re amazingly diverse not just in their sci-fi visions, but the media they use to express them."]]> 2018-04-02 19:36:42 UTC https://padlet.com/pplunkett/5ofgkqvfpwsb/wish/247919262 Afrofuturism - The Genre that made Black Panther benjamin_martin3 https://padlet.com/pplunkett/5ofgkqvfpwsb/wish/247919263 Afrofuturism is a subgenre of science fiction. It often contains Black characters that play big roles in the movie/book. Most of the time these stories take place in the near, or far future. Although, some may take place in the past. I really believe that it is a good idea that these authors think about making Black or Hispanic characters being the main hero. It gives all children and teenagers someone to look up to and also feel as if they could become that hero one day.

"We need our own science fiction to give black people and African people our own voices through this wonderful medium," Adeola said.

]]> 2018-04-02 19:36:43 UTC https://padlet.com/pplunkett/5ofgkqvfpwsb/wish/247919263 Thomas Carpinelli "The resurgence of Afrofuturism goes beyond ‘Black Panther,’ to Janelle Monáe, Jay-Z and more" https://padlet.com/pplunkett/5ofgkqvfpwsb/wish/247919345
This article will teach the reader about how authors and directors want to show and reflect the African experience. Instead of talking about white people in america they will bring past experience of African Americans and black people throughout the country's. Kids want to look up to people they watch and its easier if they look like you.

" you’re likely to hear one word quite often: Afrofuterism "]]> 2018-04-02 19:37:01 UTC https://padlet.com/pplunkett/5ofgkqvfpwsb/wish/247919345 Leena Chang "Afrofuturism: The genre that made Black Panther" leena_chang https://padlet.com/pplunkett/5ofgkqvfpwsb/wish/247921333 Afrofuturism intersects science fiction, technology and ancient African mythologies. Afrofuturism can reflect different types of arts for Africans like in black panther there is an African Superhero that reflects sci fi.
"The one characteristic of the Wakandan people as far as costumes go is Afrofuturist," Ruth E. Carter, costume designer for Black Panther, told CNN.

]]> 2018-04-02 19:44:25 UTC https://padlet.com/pplunkett/5ofgkqvfpwsb/wish/247921333 Noah Laubach Beyond 'Black Panther': A brief history of Afrofuturism https://padlet.com/pplunkett/5ofgkqvfpwsb/wish/247922610 This article will teach the reader about basic elements of afrofuturism. It then shows that while most people think the sci-fi movie scene is dominated by white heroes, there have been a few afrofuturism movies or comic books before black panther (the history part)

"Speculative fiction that treats African-American themes and addresses African-American concerns in the context of twentieth-century technoculture—and, more generally, African-American signification that appropriates images of technology and a prosthetically enhanced future—might, for want of a better term, be called 'Afro-futurism'.”
Quote from Mark Dery, who coined the term Afrofuturism ]]> 2018-04-02 19:49:39 UTC https://padlet.com/pplunkett/5ofgkqvfpwsb/wish/247922610 afrofuturism rodrigo_uyaguaricorado https://padlet.com/pplunkett/5ofgkqvfpwsb/wish/247925612 Beyond 'Black Panther': A brief History of Afrofuturism:

Black Panther looks like no Hollywood film we’ve ever seen, and it belongs to a deeply rooted artistic philosophy that’s often overlooked: Afrofuturism. Alongside them were women in red beaded war garb – the Dora Milaje, Black Panther’s female Royal Guard – their vivid outfits remixed from the Maasai ethnoculture of Kenya and Tanzania. Among the images glimpsed in Marvel’s first Black Panther trailer was a tribal elder in an emerald suit with a matching lip disc, a body modification found in the Suri and Mursi tribes of Ethiopia.

"Being black in America is a science-fiction experience."

]]> 2018-04-02 20:01:56 UTC https://padlet.com/pplunkett/5ofgkqvfpwsb/wish/247925612 Dhruval Patel "The Afrofuturism behind Black Panther" dhruval_patel https://padlet.com/pplunkett/5ofgkqvfpwsb/wish/247925819 Afrofuturism was first used by Mark Dery when he argued in the 1990's about how African American history was being lost throughout the future. He later coined the term and ever since then, it has been popular. The article also talks about how Afrofuturism has been growing very rapidly in the past Twenty-Five years. A quote in the article was " The film’s most important distinction is that it is told from an Afrocentric point of view; that has always saturated Hollywood films about Africans."]]> 2018-04-02 20:02:40 UTC https://padlet.com/pplunkett/5ofgkqvfpwsb/wish/247925819 Maia Coyle maia_coyle https://padlet.com/pplunkett/5ofgkqvfpwsb/wish/247926269 "The Afrofuturism designs of 'Black Panther' "
This article talks about how the designer of the costumes in Black Panther wanted to show a futuristic culture through her work. Every little piece that was made stood for something important. It also talks about how the costumes were made by a 3D printer, which made them different from other productions.
"Got to envision a futuristic African alternate reality."]]> 2018-04-02 20:04:34 UTC https://padlet.com/pplunkett/5ofgkqvfpwsb/wish/247926269 Amalie Hindash https://padlet.com/pplunkett/5ofgkqvfpwsb/wish/247926566 "Afrofuturism/Chicanafuturism" This article explains how Chicanafuturism borrows ideas from Afrofuturism. Chicanafuturism also "defamiliarizes the familiar". "The concept of Chicanafuturism was also inspired by the work of New Mexican artist Marion C. Martinez."

]]> 2018-04-02 20:05:33 UTC https://padlet.com/pplunkett/5ofgkqvfpwsb/wish/247926566 Ailish Humphreys ailish_humphreys https://padlet.com/pplunkett/5ofgkqvfpwsb/wish/247926652 The Afrofuturism Behind ‘Black Panther’

This article talks about the beggining of Afrofuturism, and who it was first used by. It also talks about how Black Panther is a very succesful Afrofuturism and is the first superhero movie that includes a black director, and a majority black cast. I think that now more people are getting involved with Afrofuturism and interested with what it's about.

"The ranks of the Afrofuturist creators have grown considerably over the last 25 years. They expanded in dramatic fashion with the release of the wildly successful film “Black Panther,”... The film’s most important distinction is that it is told from an Afrocentric point of view; it breaks with the spirit of derision that has always saturated Hollywood films about Africans."

]]> 2018-04-02 20:05:52 UTC https://padlet.com/pplunkett/5ofgkqvfpwsb/wish/247926652 Ela Lewis: ela_lewis https://padlet.com/pplunkett/5ofgkqvfpwsb/wish/247927409 Title: The resurgence of Afrofuturism goes beyond ‘Black Panther,’ to Janelle Monáe, Jay-Z and more.
Summary: When reading this article, readers will know that the term Afrofuturism was first written in an essay in 1994 by Mark Dery. They will realize Afrofuturism is used used in a lot of music and art and since it used in a lot of things more people can realate to those things. Afrofuturism refers to science fiction and fantasy with African cultures.

Quote: “When I speak about science-fiction and the future and androids, I’m speaking about the ‘other.’ ”]]> 2018-04-02 20:09:04 UTC https://padlet.com/pplunkett/5ofgkqvfpwsb/wish/247927409 Salma Nasr https://padlet.com/pplunkett/5ofgkqvfpwsb/wish/247927797 This article talks about how Afrofuturism is becoming a style in this new generation and generations to come.Also how anything such as artists , singers , movies , books ,fashion,clothing , music ,and jewelry. Can have an Afrofuturism theme to it .

"Calvin Klein released a fall advertising campaign starring the rapper Young Thug, dressed in flares and a fitted pinstripe chasuble, its neckline embellished with an astral-looking orb. A recent campaign from Chanel featured Willow Smith festooned in Afrofuturistic jewels".

]]> 2018-04-02 20:10:42 UTC https://padlet.com/pplunkett/5ofgkqvfpwsb/wish/247927797 Abigail Duncan abigail_duncan10 https://padlet.com/pplunkett/5ofgkqvfpwsb/wish/247932844 I got the article on The New York Times.
It was about how Afrofuturism is a growing style of music, entertainment, and clothing. It mentions some recent movies like A Wrinkle in Time. It says some people who represent Afrofuturism, like Erykah Badu, Missy Elliot, and Janelle Monae. It also mentions a young girl looking up to princess Leia.

A quote is "In her book, Ms. Womack recalls a time when black or brown sci-fi characters were all but invisible in the culture at large. As a girl, she would fantasize that she was Princess Leia of “Star Wars.”"]]> 2018-04-02 20:34:56 UTC https://padlet.com/pplunkett/5ofgkqvfpwsb/wish/247932844 Noam R. Title of Article: ¨Afrofuturism/Chicanafuturism¨ noam_rios https://padlet.com/pplunkett/5ofgkqvfpwsb/wish/247933594 ¨Chicanafuturism explores the ways that new and everyday technologies, including their detritus, transform Mexican American life and culture.¨ Chicanafuturism is a subgenre that adds the classic Science fiction, to everyday duties and cultural practices of Latin Americans. The author of the article, Catherine S. Ramirez, explains that Chicanafuturism is expressed in many ways in Latin america. This subgenre also influences the technology of Latin America, as the countries continue to grow off of books.]]> 2018-04-02 20:38:59 UTC https://padlet.com/pplunkett/5ofgkqvfpwsb/wish/247933594 What The Heck Is Afrofuturism? william_collins3 https://padlet.com/pplunkett/5ofgkqvfpwsb/wish/247935125
The article I used talks about what Afrofuturism is and mostly about black panther and arts. It tells how it is different from normal, main stream science fiction and how it celebrates black culture. It talks about music, acting, and how black panther is going to influence more Afrofuturism movies.

A quote from the article is "Black Panther is a super hero for us, by us. We can claim him." This quote speaks to how the black community is represented in the super hero movies by such a marvelous character that they can relate to. I really think this quote is important because it tells how minorities have someone who looks like them that they can relate to better than other super heroes.]]> 2018-04-02 20:47:48 UTC https://padlet.com/pplunkett/5ofgkqvfpwsb/wish/247935125 Afrofuturism and Chicanafuturism AdmiralWisconsin https://padlet.com/pplunkett/5ofgkqvfpwsb/wish/247936445 Chicanafuturism talks about the mexicans using new/everyday technology. "Chicanafuturism explores the ways that new and everyday technologies, including their detritus, transform Mexican American life and culture." Afrofuturism talks about the same thing but about black people. "Afrofuturism, which reflects diasporic experience" Over all they are important so that people can feel included. (all quotes from link)]]> 2018-04-02 20:55:29 UTC https://padlet.com/pplunkett/5ofgkqvfpwsb/wish/247936445 Afrofuturism rhea_phadke https://padlet.com/pplunkett/5ofgkqvfpwsb/wish/247937238 The article I used gave some history about Afrofuturism and talked about various artists who used Afrofuturism in their art. This article also explained how kids will benefit from Afrofuturism.

Quote:
“But when, even in the imaginary future,” she goes on, “people can’t fathom a person of non-Euro descent a hundred years into the future, a cosmic foot has to be put down.”

~Afrofuturism: The Next Generation

~https://www.nytimes.com/2016/12/12/fashion/afrofuturism-the-next-generation.html

]]> 2018-04-02 20:59:33 UTC https://padlet.com/pplunkett/5ofgkqvfpwsb/wish/247937238 Afrofuturism and Is Black Panther a Defining Moment for the United States and Particulary for Black America isabelle_nicolas1 https://padlet.com/pplunkett/5ofgkqvfpwsb/wish/247938484 In the movie Black Panther the audience will learn about Wakanda's advancements in technolgy. Wakanda is the where the movie mostly takes place and Wakanda has these advancements because of something called Vibranium which if falls in the wrong hands that could be dangerous and the Vibranium is nearly indestructable.

A quote from the article is "The tiny country has, for centuries, been in nearly sole possession of vibranium, an alien element acquired from a fallen meteor."

https://www.nytimes.com/2018/03/01/learning/is-black-panther-a-defining-moment-for-the-united-states-and-particularly-for-black-america.html]]> 2018-04-02 21:06:31 UTC https://padlet.com/pplunkett/5ofgkqvfpwsb/wish/247938484 Sanaa Wilson -Afrofuturism (The genre that made Black Panther) https://padlet.com/pplunkett/5ofgkqvfpwsb/wish/247939941 https://www.cnn.com/2018/02/12/africa/genre-behind-black-panther-afrofuturism/index.html

Afrofuturism places "African people ,culture, and traditions at it's center."Afrofuturism is a subgenre of science-fiction.Also intersects Ancient African mythologies, and technology.Sometimes Afrofuturism contains African characters that plays a important role in a movie, novel, or book.
While Black Panther breaks new ground in Hollywood, the film itself owes its vision to Afrofuturism, a 20th century cultural aesthetic that subverted sci-fi -- a white-dominated genre -- by placing black people front and center in futuristic worlds.]]> 2018-04-02 21:18:26 UTC https://padlet.com/pplunkett/5ofgkqvfpwsb/wish/247939941 Brooke Zevon- "Afrofuturism and Black Identity in Art, Culture, and Politics." brooke_zevon https://padlet.com/pplunkett/5ofgkqvfpwsb/wish/247941522 Readers will learn how Afrofuturism is one idea that can stem into many more ideas. Art can demonstrate a more creative and sometimes surreal look on Afrofuturism. Music also shows ideas of Afrofuturism, through powerful lyrics. This article explains how we can take one idea about Afrofuturism, and create so many different products.
An interesting quote I found was, " Rather than separating one from another, we will try to look at all the aspects of Afrofuturism and how its layers are intertwined, reclaiming racial identity in a unique, inspiring manner."

]]> 2018-04-02 21:30:33 UTC https://padlet.com/pplunkett/5ofgkqvfpwsb/wish/247941522 Maya Ferguson mayaferguson https://padlet.com/pplunkett/5ofgkqvfpwsb/wish/247942098 Afrofuturism Is More Than Just "Black Sci Fi," It's a Nuanced Black Future

https://www.inverse.com/article/42024-afrofuturism-is-not-just-black-sci-fi

This article is about how afrofuturism isn't just about blacks with "cool sci-fi gear." It talks
about reimagining a future where blacks may be in power, or have their roles with whites reversed. This includes blacks doing to whites what whites have done to blacks for centuries, like forced labor/slavery or false imprisonment.

"Afrofuturism calls upon sci-fi imagery and futuristic ideas to reflect upon the marginalization of black people."

]]> 2018-04-02 21:36:06 UTC https://padlet.com/pplunkett/5ofgkqvfpwsb/wish/247942098 Khushi Duggal- Afrofuturism in The Black Panther khushi_duggal https://padlet.com/pplunkett/5ofgkqvfpwsb/wish/247942227 https://www.nytimes.com/2018/02/24/opinion/afrofuturism-behind-black-panther.html
In Mr. Dery's opinion Afrofuturism is basically there to describe work of people (authors, movie directors, artists, etc.) basically the people who use science fiction, imagining, thinking, about the unbelievable that can be true, or can't.
Black Panther breaks with the spirit of ridiculousness or mockery that has always been thought about hollywood films about africans.
First Black Panther was a comic, but now Black Panther is made into a movie which is very popular, and is the first major movie to have most of the black cast and the other movie crew.
"Mr. Dery coined the term Afrofuturism to describe the work of artists who used the tools of science fiction to imagine possible futures."

]]> 2018-04-02 21:37:07 UTC https://padlet.com/pplunkett/5ofgkqvfpwsb/wish/247942227 Matthew Adzima matthew_adzima https://padlet.com/pplunkett/5ofgkqvfpwsb/wish/247942625 Spawn and Afrofuturism

Spawn is a 1997 film based on a comic book that was the first film to star an african amercan man as a comic book super hero.
It is a futuristic story about a man who was a government assassin who was betrayed and killed by his boss. He went to 🤬 and was given the chance to return to see his wife if he agreed to lead the army from 🤬 to end the world.
It was not a box office hit but it
"opened the door for future creators of color" and helped to make movies like Blank Panther possible.

]]> 2018-04-02 21:41:03 UTC https://padlet.com/pplunkett/5ofgkqvfpwsb/wish/247942625 Jaziel Leonardo - Afrofuturism/Chicanafuturism: Fictive Kin jaziel_leonardo https://padlet.com/pplunkett/5ofgkqvfpwsb/wish/247943795 https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ787998
Chicanafuturism is a concept that borrows from afrofuturism but it was also inspired by Marion C. Martinez' . It questions the future of science, technology and , humanism for chicanas, chicanos, and other people of color.

"The concept of Chicanafuturism, which the author introduced in "Aztlan" in 2004" ]]> 2018-04-02 21:51:42 UTC https://padlet.com/pplunkett/5ofgkqvfpwsb/wish/247943795 Jonathan Westfall https://padlet.com/pplunkett/5ofgkqvfpwsb/wish/247944135 The Afrofuturism Behind Black Panther

The movie is based off of a 50-year-old Marvel comic superhero who might easily not have existed at all if he did not cross paths with the African-American comic book writer Christopher Priest. He broke into the mainly white industry during the 1980s and achieved influence in time to keep Marvel from throwing away the character that has now become on of it's most money-making heros.

"The comic, as first introduced, was not the least bit radical in the political sense — and not even self-consciously black — but it had a genuinely radical subtext.

]]> 2018-04-02 21:54:54 UTC https://padlet.com/pplunkett/5ofgkqvfpwsb/wish/247944135 Adam Cook This is Afrofuturism adam_cook2 https://padlet.com/pplunkett/5ofgkqvfpwsb/wish/247944488 Afrofuturism is the term used to take back African culture, art, lifestyle, etc. This term was made in 1993. It tries to make a brighter future for black people. It also shows a culture that black people are as successful, or even more successful, as white people. In the past, superhero movies where about white people. -

Black Panther is a movie that is an example of Afrofuturism and helped the movement. This movie takes place in Wakanda which is a place where black people are living more advanced than white people. After the movie was released, the Marvel film set new sake records. This shows that people watching enjoy the movie and might enjoy the fact that blacks can become successful just like whites.

Quote: “African science fiction’s blood runs deep, and it’s old, and it’s ready to come forth. And when it does, imagine the new technologies, ideas and sociopolitical changes it will inspire.” - Nnedi Okorafor]]> 2018-04-02 21:58:24 UTC https://padlet.com/pplunkett/5ofgkqvfpwsb/wish/247944488 Owen Boggs owen_boggs https://padlet.com/pplunkett/5ofgkqvfpwsb/wish/247944691 What The Heck Is Afrofuturism?

Afrofuturism is a futuristic sci-fi but through African Americans eyes. "Black people deserve to see themselves leading the way in real or abstract futures." Black Panther is an example of afrofuturism and it was a huge hit. The movie is almost at 1 billion dollars in sales. Black panther is also one of the most recent afrofuturism movies

]]> 2018-04-02 22:00:23 UTC https://padlet.com/pplunkett/5ofgkqvfpwsb/wish/247944691 Radoslaw Janusz radoslaw_janusz https://padlet.com/pplunkett/5ofgkqvfpwsb/wish/247946771 Title: The past, present and Afrofuturism of 'Black Panther'

Summary: Black Panther is a new amazing movie that came into the Marvel franchise not long ago and experienced lots of afrofuturism. Black Panther takes place in Wakanda a place in which anything can happen. Wakanda is a place mostly filled with really smart Black people that can do amazing things. They have advances in technology and that definitely helps a lot. Wakanda is filled everywhere with afrofuturism such as the setting, the gadgets they use, the king, and etc. Black Panther is a amazing movie that literally made it into the top 10 best movies in the world. This is amazingly epic because this movie made history because of how much money was made from this movie despite the people that were playing the characters were African. This shows that any type of person can change history.

Quote: "Afrofuturism does a couple of things," filmmaker, author and futurist Ytasha L. Womack explained in a keynote speech at Canada's McGill University in 2015. "It affirms the agency of people who pull from aspects of the African or black experience in the future ... but it also recovers this lost history, heritage and perspectives that aren't talked about in our education system. You can pull from these different aspects to shape your present -- and the future."

]]> 2018-04-02 22:18:46 UTC https://padlet.com/pplunkett/5ofgkqvfpwsb/wish/247946771 Chloe Davis: Rhythm Nation - Janet Jackson https://padlet.com/pplunkett/5ofgkqvfpwsb/wish/247947491 https://www.google.com/amp/www.okayafrica.com/10-afrofuturistic-music-videos-show-versatility-far-genre.amphttps://www.google.com/amp/www.okayafrica.com/10-afrofuturistic-music-videos-show-versatility-far-genre.amp
The reader can learn more about racial harmony and how racism could be solved in the future. It gives examples of how things could be so different in an alternate universe or even in a different state

“People of the world unite
Strength in numbers we can get it right”]]> 2018-04-02 22:24:54 UTC https://padlet.com/pplunkett/5ofgkqvfpwsb/wish/247947491 Ava Cohen-"Is Beyonce the queen of Afrofuturism?" ava_cohen1 https://padlet.com/pplunkett/5ofgkqvfpwsb/wish/247947755 I think that Afrofuturism is important in today's society because there are stereotypes saying that a certain race or religion can't do something. This sub-genre proves that no matter what race, religion,or gender you are, it should not limit you to what you can and cannot do. It also exposes other cultures that we haven not learned about yet.This article explains the ways that Beyonce's performances at various events are examples of Afrofuturism. She uses her costumes, music, scenery, and her overall message to reflect her African heritage. From performances dating back to 2007 until recently, she has been showing examples of Feminism and Afrofuturism.
The author says "At the end of that performance she sits like royalty alongside Blue Ivy and Tina Knowles, her mother, representing three generations of Black women; the mother represents the past, Beyonce represents the present, and Blue Ivy represents the future."

]]> 2018-04-02 22:27:50 UTC https://padlet.com/pplunkett/5ofgkqvfpwsb/wish/247947755 Efrain "Beyond 'Black Panther': A brief history of Afrofuturism" efrain_angoncruz https://padlet.com/pplunkett/5ofgkqvfpwsb/wish/247948144 This article talks about Afrofuturism and how it has been implemented in the recent film "Black Panther". It also talks about the history of Afrofuturism and other sources of media that have used afrofuturism. When the author talked about how african-american people were portrayed he said "Black Panther

, on the other hand, paints its human heroes with an authentically pan-African brush, interweaving Wakanda’s advanced technology with imagery straight outta the Continent." I thought this was interesting because I didn't know that Black Panther had so many references to african american culture.

]]> 2018-04-02 22:32:43 UTC https://padlet.com/pplunkett/5ofgkqvfpwsb/wish/247948144 Dylynne Tutino-"The resurgence of Afrofuturism goes beyond ‘Black Panther,’ to Janelle Monáe, Jay-Z and more" dylynne_tutino https://padlet.com/pplunkett/5ofgkqvfpwsb/wish/247951735 The reader will learn where the word Afrofuturism originated from. They will also learn about where the word Afrofuturism is used in a book or novel. Last they will learn about other people's perspective on Afrofuturism. This article ask lots of good questions too.

Quote: This quote was said by Janelle Monáe, “When I speak about science-fiction and the future and androids, I’m speaking about the ‘other.’”

]]> 2018-04-02 23:14:13 UTC https://padlet.com/pplunkett/5ofgkqvfpwsb/wish/247951735 Angelica Vellore : ¨Latino Science Fiction¨ angelica_vellore https://padlet.com/pplunkett/5ofgkqvfpwsb/wish/247952301 The reader will learn about Chicanafuturism. Also that Sci-Fi is not a common genre that US Latino authors write in, yet still, the genre ¨has a strong presnence¨. Also, that latino sci-fi authors add the themes of immigration, colonialism, racism, Spanglish, and code-switching, and meetings between Latinos and other ethnic groups. Latino writers are finding that science fiction a great way to imagine a Latino . As well as works from sci-fi Latino authors.

¨Furthermore, despite its designation as a “fiction,” science fiction is a multimedia field, and Latinos have been engaged in creating not only science fiction literature, but also comics, film, and television.¨
http://www.oxfordbibliographies.com/view/document/obo-9780199913701/obo-9780199913701-0112.xml#

]]> 2018-04-02 23:21:03 UTC https://padlet.com/pplunkett/5ofgkqvfpwsb/wish/247952301 Will DeFalco : "Afrofuturism: The Next Generation" william_defalco https://padlet.com/pplunkett/5ofgkqvfpwsb/wish/247952358 This article informs the reader about Afrofuturism. It will also tell the reader of how it is practiced by several artists, such as Beyonce, Rihanna, and Janelle Monáe and where afrofuturism really originated, or came from.

"Each was in her way a beacon of Afrofuturism, a social, political and cultural genre that projects black space voyagers, warriors and their heroic like into a fantasy landscape, one that has long been the province of their mostly white counterparts."

]]> 2018-04-02 23:21:45 UTC https://padlet.com/pplunkett/5ofgkqvfpwsb/wish/247952358 BEHIND THE SCENES OF BLACK PANTHER'S AFROFUTURISM gillian_kibbey https://padlet.com/pplunkett/5ofgkqvfpwsb/wish/247952969 Marvel has recently released a new movie called Black Panther that takes place in Africa with many African characters. This was a hard science fiction movie to create because the costume and set designers had to create things like outfits and backdrops that looked like they could be from the futuristic Africa.This is a great example of Afrofuturism because not only are Afros involved in the film but it also takes place in a futuristic Africa. “The challenge was imagining how something futuristic looks in Africa.”

]]> 2018-04-02 23:29:26 UTC https://padlet.com/pplunkett/5ofgkqvfpwsb/wish/247952969 K´Andres ´´What The Heck Is Afrofuturism?´´ https://padlet.com/pplunkett/5ofgkqvfpwsb/wish/247954001 You will find that it is mostly african decent going to the future such as the movie black panther, they demonstrate afrofuturism by showing much of the african and african american people in this movie, also the black women and how powerful they are menttaly ans physically. this article also states that afrofuturism is all about bringing the african clothing and traditions etc. it celebrates the uniquness of the african culture

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¨Black Panther is a superhero who is for us by us. We can claim him.´´]]> 2018-04-02 23:40:26 UTC https://padlet.com/pplunkett/5ofgkqvfpwsb/wish/247954001 Adam Chihoub ¨How Afrofuturism Progress from Sci-Fi to Literature to Fashion¨ adam_chihoub https://padlet.com/pplunkett/5ofgkqvfpwsb/wish/247955090 The reader will learn that artists are using their fans to spread the concept of Afrofuturism, such as in Michael Jackson´s music. One example being ¨Rock with you¨ . Janelle Monaé introduced the idea of Afrofuturism through her music in this generation. Her own android character seen in her music videos helps to express Afrofuturism by talking about freedom. This helped encourage other black artists relate to Afrofuturism. Scenes from Beyoncés ´Lemonade´ music video show black women wearing their natural hair, communing in trees and open fields, and gathering food together.

“Natural hair is a lifestyle” - Shayna Watson

]]> 2018-04-02 23:54:19 UTC https://padlet.com/pplunkett/5ofgkqvfpwsb/wish/247955090 Jack Boccanfuso FINALLY! A SOLID DEFINITION OF AFROFUTURISM AND HOW IT RELATES TO ‘BLACK PANTHER’ https://padlet.com/pplunkett/5ofgkqvfpwsb/wish/247959533 http://www.blackenterprise.com/black-panther-afrofuturism/

The reader learns that the popular movie "Black Panther" relates to afrofuturism and how powerful it is. Having a black supero movie reach so high in earnings is a huge deal. "Black Panther" gives african americans an idol and something that other kids didn't have. Hopefully this inspires people to make more afrofuturistic films in the future.

The interesting thing about the way Afrofuturism is depicted in Black Panther is that the Marvel universe takes place in modern time—it’s contemporary. It’s assuming that there is an African country was never colonized and that they—through existing without that colonial interference—were able to become more technically advanced than any other society on the planet.” -Tim Fielder

]]> 2018-04-03 00:36:56 UTC https://padlet.com/pplunkett/5ofgkqvfpwsb/wish/247959533 Julia Roman julia_roman https://padlet.com/pplunkett/5ofgkqvfpwsb/wish/247959633 Afrofuturism: The genre that made black panther

In this article, the reader learns how afrofuturism worked its way into science fiction. The author brings up Black Panther to show how the series has evolved to shake off negative stereotypes about black people. The author also goes on to say how black people are influencing science fiction more.
"This was in an era where African-Americans looked very much like second class citizens. Afrofuturism was a tool that they could use to imagine a better future, and the movement continued into the contemporary era," said Adeola. This quote shows how black people are trying to change being viewed as people in farms and poor. Instead they want to show how they have evolved as a culture and society. They want to show everyone that they are moving with the world's advancement and not stuck in the past culture.

]]> 2018-04-03 00:37:43 UTC https://padlet.com/pplunkett/5ofgkqvfpwsb/wish/247959633 What Is Military Science Fiction? scharon_jimenez https://padlet.com/pplunkett/5ofgkqvfpwsb/wish/247963182 This article informs the reader about what military science fiction is and includes many authors that have wrote military science fiction books. He also talks about how different writers use different ways to write about MSF. For example, some authors only write about soldiers and their role in the military. While others write about the organization of militaries. MSF is science fiction that focuses on the military and its weaponry.

"The stories military science fiction tends to tell are generally not about warfare: they're about the people caught up in the flow of wartime events, and the impact of warfare on society."

https://io9.gizmodo.com/5638146/what-is-military-science-fiction

]]> 2018-04-03 01:03:58 UTC https://padlet.com/pplunkett/5ofgkqvfpwsb/wish/247963182 Methro Isaac https://padlet.com/pplunkett/5ofgkqvfpwsb/wish/247965002 Black Panther and Afrofuturism

This article readers will teach readers how the black panther movie relate to race, how it become th movie of the year and what is afrofuturism. Readers will also learn how afrofuturism relate to the african culture a lot and they will also read about when the Black Panther Comic was created.
"Marvel is the biggest studio on the planet right now,". And for good reason, they get it right most of the time. But I like how their films work with race, even with Guardians of the Galaxyand now especially Black Panther, we are seeing something more than tokenism."

]]> 2018-04-03 01:23:58 UTC https://padlet.com/pplunkett/5ofgkqvfpwsb/wish/247965002 Jessica Everman- "Afrofuturism Is More Than Just "Black Sci Fi," It's a Nuanced Black Future" https://padlet.com/pplunkett/5ofgkqvfpwsb/wish/247965310 This articles informs readers that Afrofuturism is not just about African-Americans with cool costumes powers. Instead it is a way of imagining what the future could hold for African-Americans, a future where there is complete equality and where African-Americans have the power they deserve.

"This all-encompassing term describes an artform, practice, and methodology that allows black people to see themselves in future despite a distressing past and present."
https://www.inverse.com/article/42024-afrofuturism-is-not-just-black-sci-fi]]> 2018-04-03 01:26:37 UTC https://padlet.com/pplunkett/5ofgkqvfpwsb/wish/247965310 Isabella Lopes- https://padlet.com/pplunkett/5ofgkqvfpwsb/wish/247966520 " The afrofuturism behind Black Panther"

" Mr. Dery coined the term Afrofuturism to describe the work of artists who used the tools of science fiction to imagine possible futures." said Mark Dery.
This article is trying to inform us about how back then when African-Americans were bought into slavery they could not share their ideas about the future. The only way was to present their future ideas through art, literature, or stories. https://www.nytimes.com/2018/02/24/opinion/afrofuturism-behind-black-panther.html]]> 2018-04-03 01:37:39 UTC https://padlet.com/pplunkett/5ofgkqvfpwsb/wish/247966520 Natalia Targonski natalia_targonski https://padlet.com/pplunkett/5ofgkqvfpwsb/wish/248079046 Afrofuturism: The Next Generation

In this article it shows you a few examples of wonderful women who show us the importance of being black and also how important they are to our society. For example, there is Rihanna and Beyonce. This Article will also tell you about the history of Afrofuturism and how it came to be and what was happening back then.
"Afrofuturism epic imagery offers youth a mirror." -Mr. Fielder

https://www.nytimes.com/2016/12/12/fashion/afrofuturism-the-next-generation.html]]> 2018-04-03 12:27:05 UTC https://padlet.com/pplunkett/5ofgkqvfpwsb/wish/248079046 Katie- Afrofuturism: The genre that made Black Panther kathleen_sullivan2 https://padlet.com/pplunkett/5ofgkqvfpwsb/wish/248096004 "Black Panther, set in the near-futuristic fictional African nation of Wakanda, is a captivating Afro-vision." This quote from the article I chose encompasses the main idea of the article because it talks about how showing the afrofuturism is important as it helps kids see themselves as important in the future. "It's people of African descent looking at themselves in the future and what their society and their culture will look like ten years from now, twenty years from now, a thousand years from now,". It also shows how many children may not want to be seen in loin cloths, as many early comics showed, while there are many wealthy places such as Wakanda, the setting of black panther.]]> 2018-04-03 13:08:26 UTC https://padlet.com/pplunkett/5ofgkqvfpwsb/wish/248096004 Shane A https://padlet.com/pplunkett/5ofgkqvfpwsb/wish/248096633 This article talks about black panther, the history of him, and how this superhero ties in with afrofuturism. This movie had many reasons it was created, one of them is to try to abolish the African tribal lion clothes stereotype. This film is known for its afrofuturism because of the characters and location. It takes place in a hidden highly advance African nation. The movie also tried to reflect African culture and aesthetics from Africa.]]> 2018-04-03 13:09:52 UTC https://padlet.com/pplunkett/5ofgkqvfpwsb/wish/248096633 Aditi Moturi - "What the heck is Afrofuturism" https://padlet.com/pplunkett/5ofgkqvfpwsb/wish/248097085 2018-04-03 13:10:58 UTC https://padlet.com/pplunkett/5ofgkqvfpwsb/wish/248097085 Riley Burns: Afrofuturism: The Next Generation riley_burns https://padlet.com/pplunkett/5ofgkqvfpwsb/wish/248097162 The article explains how Beyonce used afrofuturism to help with her performances. Many people believe that afrofuturism has create a new generation for music artists in fashion. Beyonce has worn multiple futuristic outfits that promote the idea of afrofuturism in fashion and music. For example, Beyonce wore a outfit at the MTV awards with a very futuristic vibe. Over all, the article tells about how afrofuturism
is making its way into fashion and music.
Quote: Afrofuturism, a social, political and cultural genre that projects black space voyagers, warriors and their heroic like into a fantasy landscape, one that has long been the province of their mostly white counterparts.]]> 2018-04-03 13:11:10 UTC https://padlet.com/pplunkett/5ofgkqvfpwsb/wish/248097162 "What the heck is Afrofuturism" aditi_moturi https://padlet.com/pplunkett/5ofgkqvfpwsb/wish/248098208 The article explains what Afrofuturism is and how it began or started out. Jamie Broadnax, the author, uses Black Panther as its main example explaining how it is an example of Afrofuturism. The author uses one of the first examples of Afrofuturism which was an essay written by Mark Dery called "Black to the future" and another of an artist named Sun Ra who was a part of Afrofuturism's uprise. The author shows her clear love for the movie Black Panther and supports it hoping to bring more awareness to Afrofuturism.

One sentence I thought was interesting was when she stated, "Afrofuturism is the reimagining of a future filled with arts, science and technology seen through a black lens." I liked his/her wording of "seen through a black lens" since it is from black people's point of view.]]> 2018-04-03 13:13:29 UTC https://padlet.com/pplunkett/5ofgkqvfpwsb/wish/248098208 Sai K. Utopian and Dystopian Visions of Afrofuturism srisaimanikanta_kommuru https://padlet.com/pplunkett/5ofgkqvfpwsb/wish/248099123 2018-04-03 13:15:29 UTC https://padlet.com/pplunkett/5ofgkqvfpwsb/wish/248099123 Graham Walter- Afrofuturism; the genre that made the Black Panther graham_walter1 https://padlet.com/pplunkett/5ofgkqvfpwsb/wish/248100719 In the World of Marvel, it hasn’t had a black superhero with a hit movie. The Black Panther was released on February 16th, 2018. In this article, you read about the Nation of Wakanda and how it combines Afrofuturism with a Superhero story, and how the film was made from Afrofuturism.

“It's people of African descent looking at themselves in the future and what their society and their culture will look like ten years from now, twenty years from now, a thousand years from now," Fikayo Adeola, founder of arts and animation company Kugali, told CNN.

]]> 2018-04-03 13:18:11 UTC https://padlet.com/pplunkett/5ofgkqvfpwsb/wish/248100719 “What The Heck Is Afrofuturism?” roman_martinez2 https://padlet.com/pplunkett/5ofgkqvfpwsb/wish/248101182 ]Afrofuturism is the reimagining of a future full of all sorts of advanced technology revolving around black people and around African traditions. This topic was hit on a quarter century ago by white author in an essay called, “Back to the Future.” Afrofuturism can hit on different topics than just regular science fiction like racism and slavery. I think it's interesting to see what the future would be like in another races perspective.

]]> 2018-04-03 13:18:58 UTC https://padlet.com/pplunkett/5ofgkqvfpwsb/wish/248101182 Afrofuturism: The genre that made Black Panther morgan_boone https://padlet.com/pplunkett/5ofgkqvfpwsb/wish/248102187 This article is mainly about how while the movie Black Panther is definitely the most iconic version of afrofuturism it is not the first. In the 1990's the word "Afro-futurism" was used an essay by Mark Dery BUT the idea of afrofuturism has been here way longer than that. In the 1950's a musician named Sun Ra used "ancient African influences" to create his music.

' "This was in an era [1950's] where African-Americans looked very much like second class citizens. Afrofuturism was a tool that they could use to imagine a better future, and the movement continued into the contemporary era," said Adeola."]]> 2018-04-03 13:20:49 UTC https://padlet.com/pplunkett/5ofgkqvfpwsb/wish/248102187 https://padlet.com/pplunkett/5ofgkqvfpwsb/wish/248102279 2018-04-03 13:21:01 UTC https://padlet.com/pplunkett/5ofgkqvfpwsb/wish/248102279 Black Panther alexander_petelko https://padlet.com/pplunkett/5ofgkqvfpwsb/wish/248102925 This is an article about the Movie black panther. African Americans feel very happy about this since it is difficult for them to find there selves in a representation of them selves and in mass media. This is a movie about both being black in America and Africa. African Americans now have something to agree on and to be proud of since this is one of the most money making movies to ever come out and to be popular. “Superhero films that deal with issues of being of African descent.” said Ryan Coogler.

]]> 2018-04-03 13:22:14 UTC https://padlet.com/pplunkett/5ofgkqvfpwsb/wish/248102925 Sophia Madzy sophia_madzy https://padlet.com/pplunkett/5ofgkqvfpwsb/wish/248152432 1. Afrofuturism: The Next Generation

3. My article talked about famous people, that some people might even look up too. It talked about African Americans who have accomplished many things. In my article it says "who have not only given them a voice". This quote is talking about people who give African American chances to take that let them express themselves. For example "Rhianna was cast as tomorrow, an otherworldly warrior queen". This shows that people have changed their thinking and this is because of afrofuturism. People not longer think of them as slaves or nobodys. People believe that they can also achieve great things. I think that this has improved our community by letting african americans show who they can be.]]> 2018-04-03 15:02:55 UTC https://padlet.com/pplunkett/5ofgkqvfpwsb/wish/248152432 radoslaw_janusz https://padlet.com/pplunkett/5ofgkqvfpwsb/wish/248152511 2018-04-03 15:03:03 UTC https://padlet.com/pplunkett/5ofgkqvfpwsb/wish/248152511 ‘Black Panther’ and the Politics of Afrofuturism alexandra_santosgonzales https://padlet.com/pplunkett/5ofgkqvfpwsb/wish/248152702 In Black Panther it is mainly about war and poverty.They see a the world a threat to them.Something else that they talked about was self determination is said in the article ¨the process by which a country determines its own statehood, allegiance and government. This is visible on two different levels: isolationist economics and an untouched culture.¨ So they were able to create more things but they are still growing like any country. ]]> 2018-04-03 15:03:22 UTC https://padlet.com/pplunkett/5ofgkqvfpwsb/wish/248152702 "What The Heck Is Afrofuturism?" lionell_jean https://padlet.com/pplunkett/5ofgkqvfpwsb/wish/248153280 The reader will learn about the genre Afrofuturism and how it originated. Afrofuturism is somewhat like science fiction, but mainly involves Black and/or African-American people. Afrofuturism was convinced by a white author, Mark Dery, through his essay, "Black to the Future." What I found was interesting, was that "To be Afrofuturism, it must be rooted in and unapologetically celebrate the uniqueness and innovation of black culture."]]> 2018-04-03 15:04:19 UTC https://padlet.com/pplunkett/5ofgkqvfpwsb/wish/248153280 Black Panther: The Afrofuturistic Designs of Black Panther. daniel_monterroso https://padlet.com/pplunkett/5ofgkqvfpwsb/wish/248154193 This article is about the combination of different ideas from Afrofuturistic movies and the putting in images of African American history into the movie "Black Panther". All of these designs and ideas were created by Ruth E. Carter. She is a costume designer who worked hard on the clothes in "Black Panther". She was excited to work on Black Panther because she was happy with the idea of African-American history being put into the movie. She thought the chance to explore Afrofuturism in Black Panther was meaningful to her. “It is the reason why we have a sense of pride as African-Americans,” she said. The movie “connects everything that I’ve done about slavery and about how Africans came to this country, and what happened to their culture,” she said. ]]> 2018-04-03 15:06:03 UTC https://padlet.com/pplunkett/5ofgkqvfpwsb/wish/248154193 stephenie_mauro https://padlet.com/pplunkett/5ofgkqvfpwsb/wish/248214578 Stephenie mauro

What the heck is afrofuturism?
https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/opinion-broadnax-afrofuturism-black-panther_us_5a85f1b9e4b004fc31903b95
I learned that Afrofuturism is away of adding to the science fiction stories and movies with historical problems with diversity with africans.Which help celebrates the black culture. Afrofuturism was described as the future but seeing two black lenses. This content that is made has black characters and black backgrounds with black problems. Face to be as if it was in a white world less Problems different issues and different fights. The Black Panther movie has said a big stage for afrofuturism, because the set was described to have only black people and same with the characters.
The writer describes it well as I did not watch this movie but I know the background of it being an uprising of a black superhero. Is brilliant to think that a different race would it contribute to the story in a different way. I have learned towards the end of the article about Ethiopian Society, and how “white Supremacy never intruding on Wonka dating culture and its people” if they did it would have changed the setting along with a background in the ancient African traditions.
Can a community whose past has been deliberately rubbed out, and whose energies have subsequently been consumed by the search for legible traces of its history, imagine possible futures? Furthermore, isn’t the unreal estate of the future already owned by the technocrats, futurologists, streamliners, and set designers ― white to a man ― who have engineered our collective fantasies?-Mark Dery

]]> 2018-04-03 17:08:22 UTC https://padlet.com/pplunkett/5ofgkqvfpwsb/wish/248214578 https://padlet.com/pplunkett/5ofgkqvfpwsb/wish/248285862 2018-04-03 19:45:45 UTC https://padlet.com/pplunkett/5ofgkqvfpwsb/wish/248285862 Sai Kommuru Utopian and Dystopian Visions of Afrofuturism srisaimanikanta_kommuru https://padlet.com/pplunkett/5ofgkqvfpwsb/wish/248289195 "In the early ’90s, academic Mark Dery coined the term Afrofuturism to encompass a wide variety of creative explorations across numerous fields—music, art, film, and literature—over nearly a half-century in black culture" I picked this quote because it embraces all the types of Afrofuturism because mostly people think of books or movies but there is a plethora of different kinds of Afrofuturism.Also on the other hand the article suggests that it may take hold for a brief amount of time or as they say it "unclear of whether it may take permanent hold."So in that case they state that for something to hold, the idea or concept must be extraordinary for people to realize that it is important to have this sub-genre.]]> 2018-04-03 19:53:37 UTC https://padlet.com/pplunkett/5ofgkqvfpwsb/wish/248289195 https://padlet.com/pplunkett/5ofgkqvfpwsb/wish/248289326 2018-04-03 19:53:58 UTC https://padlet.com/pplunkett/5ofgkqvfpwsb/wish/248289326 1. Afrofuturism: What the heck is afrofuturism? justin_pineda https://padlet.com/pplunkett/5ofgkqvfpwsb/wish/248301500 2.Link:https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/opinion-broadnax-afrofuturism-black-panther_us_5a85f1b9e4b004fc31903b95

3. ¨I learned that afrofuturism is a future filled with arts, science and technology seen through the blacks lens.¨ The movie Black Panther is a movie with only blacks. Unlike other superhero movies like superman Black Panther has a black playing the role of the Panther

4. The writer describes what afrofuturism is and means by saying it is the future for the blacks.
5.¨Can a community whose past has been deliberately rubbed out, and whose energies have subsequently been consumed by the search for legible traces of its history, imagine possible futures? Furthermore, isn’t the unreal estate of the future already owned by the technocrats, futurologists, streamliners, and set designers ― white to a man ― who have engineered our collective fantasies?

]]> 2018-04-03 20:35:50 UTC https://padlet.com/pplunkett/5ofgkqvfpwsb/wish/248301500 Simara Rodriguez Meet Eight New Afrofuturism Artists Creating a Future of Color https://padlet.com/pplunkett/5ofgkqvfpwsb/wish/248314471 " Afrofuturism, science fiction that explores the experiences and culture of people of color." These artists who created these pieces were inspired by the diversity of African-Americans. When you think of the genre Sci-Fi you think of Spiderman and Superman, not of T'Challa from Black Panther and Meg or Mrs. Which from A Wrinkle in Time. This gallery of art are made by some new artists. We are now able to look at art pieces and movies and say that person looks like me, instead of seeing a white male or female thinking that is the expectation for Science Fiction.
"Painting, comics, illustration, mixed-media collage, even masks—there are endless ways to bring the future to life."

]]> 2018-04-03 21:35:41 UTC https://padlet.com/pplunkett/5ofgkqvfpwsb/wish/248314471 What Is AFROFuturism sienna_cruz https://padlet.com/pplunkett/5ofgkqvfpwsb/wish/248315148 The main idea of this article is that Afrofuturism brings out a type of equality by making people of different color and race the focus in sci-fi movies, music, books, ect. The article gives many examples of the way Afrofuturism was used back then in journals and old books as their ideas of the future.

In my opinion in order to advance in society today and in the future we need the physical and cultural as well as gender differences which is what Afrofuturism gives us. If Afrofuturism has been around even before the American Civil War then why haven't seen it more. The American dream states "every US citizen should have an equal opportunity to achieve success and prosperity through hard work, determination, and initiative,". Speaking about movies specifically the different colored people who are citizens of America aren't given the chance to succeed in acting for movies even they work hard. By having different races the face of a big movie or book it gives the younger children of that race or color to look up to and want to be.

"AFROFuturism is more than the iconic "I Have a Dream"" ]]> 2018-04-03 21:39:26 UTC https://padlet.com/pplunkett/5ofgkqvfpwsb/wish/248315148 Afrofuturism: The Next Generation mohamed_abdelatty https://padlet.com/pplunkett/5ofgkqvfpwsb/wish/248316046 "Afrofuturism is a social, political, and cultural genre that projects black space voyagers, warriors, and other sci fi characters". In my understanding of this, Afrofuturism is genre with normal sci fi characters that are African American and it could fall under social, political, and cultural genres. The term is very unknown to others but for some can be a normal genre. The reason is because the "normal" sci fi character would be white in the stereotypical world. The article gives examples, such as Beyonce as Afrofuturism. This intrigues me because even though Beyonce hasn't been in a sci fi movie or book, her performances and costumes on stage give kinds of Afrofuturistic vibes. The article emphasizes the idea of Afrofuturism taking a big part of fashion and style, which refers back to Beyonce. The article also shows the idea of Egyptian Mythology and other magical practices being Afrofuturistic.

Ytasha L. Womack said,
“With the diversity of the nation and world increasingly standing in stark contrast to the diversity in futuristic works, it’s no surprise that Afrofuturism emerged"

]]> 2018-04-03 21:44:57 UTC https://padlet.com/pplunkett/5ofgkqvfpwsb/wish/248316046 Ciarra Terrell-Smith: The resurgence of Afrofuturism goes beyond "Black Panther" ciarra_terrellsmith https://padlet.com/pplunkett/5ofgkqvfpwsb/wish/248330908 Afrofuturism is not just shown on Black Panther, it goes beyond that one movie. It can be seen in many superheroes like Cyborg, Nick Fury, Luke Cage and Sam Wilson. Afrofuturism can be seen in many movies and. Can make many African American seem special "They drained of us our dirt, and all the things that make us special. And then you were lost, and didn't remember anything at all". Afrofuturism shows that not just white people have to be the superhero any race or religion can.

]]> 2018-04-03 23:54:44 UTC https://padlet.com/pplunkett/5ofgkqvfpwsb/wish/248330908 Ailish Humphreys ailish_humphreys https://padlet.com/pplunkett/5ofgkqvfpwsb/wish/248334584 "Exploring Afrofuturism in Film, Where Sci-Fi and Mythology Blur"

Afrofuturism has been around since 1993, although many people don’t know what it is. Recently, there has been a new interest in it, with the release of marvel's, Black Panther. Black Panther was an incredibly successful movie and incorporated many interesting ideas including Afrofuturism. This article talks about a few other movies involving Afrofuturism. In the article it states, “T’Challa, also known as the Black Panther, the title character of the blockbuster movie, wasn’t the first person to land a spaceship (or something like it) in downtown Oakland, Calif” One of the movies this article mentions is called “Space Is the Place” which was made in 1973.

“Space is the Place” partly takes place in Oakland, which is mentioned in Black Panther as the place for the technical exchange. The article also states that “Afrofuturism is more prominent in music and the graphic arts than it is in cinema” This surprised me because I would think that Afrofuturism is more prominent in movies but with things like Beyonce album Lemonade and the broadway musical Hamilton I understand how music could be more prominent in music.

]]> 2018-04-04 00:26:05 UTC https://padlet.com/pplunkett/5ofgkqvfpwsb/wish/248334584 stephenie_mauro https://padlet.com/pplunkett/5ofgkqvfpwsb/wish/248695628 I learned that Afrofuturism is away of adding to the science fiction stories and movies with historical problems with diversity,challenges in africans.Which help celebrates the black culture. Afrofuturism can help bring details to the story that a white person can’t experience that a black person could. “Black to the future ”-Mary Dery the quote help the definition come to life because Afrofuturism bring future elements and believes with black figures.

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