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How Afrofuturism Works

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Afrofuturism: Reimagining Black Futures

This chapter delves into the origins and evolution of Afrofuturism, a genre merging African-American themes with speculative fiction, and its potential to reshape narratives. It highlights influential figures like George Schuyler and Sun Ra while examining the cultural significance of Afrofuturism across the African diaspora. The discussion also emphasizes music's role, particularly through the works of Parliament and contemporary artists, in fostering community and inspiring hopeful perspectives on the future.

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