Afrofuturism

Noun

Meaning

Afrofuturism (uncountable)

An Afrocentric literary and cultural aesthetic that combines elements of science fiction, historical fiction, fantasy, and magic realism.

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"Afrofuturism and the need for speculative fiction and science fiction and comics — we need that right now, and this book touches on that," Campbell said. Source: Internet

Thanks to its sleek (though exaggerated) depiction of Afrofuturism, became an unsung hero to help boost interest in science and technology among the younger generation, especially for Black American youth. Source: Internet

To the unfamiliar, Afrofuturism is the cultural movement that integrates the progression of technology with the evolving African diaspora. Source: Internet

The film’s vision of Afrofuturism and the technologically advanced civilization of Wakanda resonated with audiences, some of whom wore African attire to showings and helped propel “Black Panther” to more than $1.3 billion in global box office. Source: Internet

As a new author, I don’t feel that I should be designated to Afrofuturism or even Black SciFi because I’m melanin-blessed. Source: Internet

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