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Afrofuturism

Read Awakening is a literary variety show that blends comedy, music, and more. Think of it as the Reading Rainbow for a new generation. Explore today's literary scene in an unconventional way!

Afrofuturism

Season 1 Episode 1 | 6m 49s | CC

Afrofuturism is defined as a genre at the intersection of black culture, technology, liberation, and the imagination. From the movie Black Panther to the music of Janelle Monae, Afrofuturism is on a lot of minds this year. Join host Dominique Taylor to explore the literary offerings of Afrofuturism with Rivers Solomon whose book, An Unkindness of Ghosts, you’ll want to read.