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SUMMARY:AfroFuturism Fest
DESCRIPTION:Afrofuturism Fest - Black History in Visions of a Black 
 Future\n\nSaturday\, May 17\, 2025\n\nStarting at 11:00 a.m.\n\nDurham 
 County Main Library - 300 N. Roxboro St\n\n\n\n(Kickoff the weekend with a 
 double feature\, Friday evening\, before Saturday's panels! < Click link 
 for details)\n\nJoin Durham County Library and Color of Fandom for 
 celebration and exploration of the history\, evolution\, cultural relevance 
 and modern interpretations of Afro-Futurism both as a movement and as a 
 genre.\n\nFeatured panelists/moderators include Jacques Nyemb\, Milton 
 Davis\, Nicole Given Kurtz\, Veronica Henry\, Dedren Snead\, Darrell 
 Stover\, Deborah Ulmer\, & Robyn McGlotten.\n\n\n\n \n\nIn collaboration 
 with Color of Fandom and Durham County Library.\n\nSponsored by the Durham 
 Library Foundation.\n\nPlease note registration is not required but is 
 encouraged!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\nPanel Title: “The Roots and History of 
 Afrofuturism”\n\nTime: 11:00AM - 12:30PM \n\nDescription of panel: This 
 presentation will discuss the origins\, evolution and cultural relevance of 
 Afrofuturism as a movement and as a genre including some of the early 
 influences and creators."\n\n             \n\nEvent Title: Book 
 Fair\n\nTime: 1:00PM - 1:45PM\n\nDescription of event: Pick up some 
 Afrofuturist reads from our panelists!\n\n      \n\nPanel Title: "African 
 Mythology\, Magic and Mysticism in Science-Fiction\, Fantasy and 
 Gaming”\n\nTime: 2:00PM - 3:00PM  \n\nDescription of panel: In this panel 
 we will explore African\, African-American and Afro-Caribbean mythology and 
 folklore as the basis for genre stories and games (our panelists will also 
 share some of their favorites!)."\n\n  \n\nPanel Title: "Black Heroes 
 Matter: The Importance of Black Heroes\, Leads and Protagonists”\n\nTime: 
 3:30PM - 4:30PM      \n\nDescription of panel: Seeing (and not seeing) 
 Black characters in popular media serve as both a reflection of and an 
 impact on perceptions of Black heroism and valor. Join us for a community 
 discussion of the personal and cultural impact of Black characters across 
 popular media through the ages."\n\n               \n\nPanel Title: "Black 
 History in Visions of a Black Future”\n\nTime: 5:00PM - 6:30PM   
 \n\nDescription of panel: Historical figures and events have long served as 
 inspiration for dynamic stories of adventure and heroism. In this panel\, 
 we will discuss how Black history can serve as a driving force for visions 
 of Black excellence in an imagined futurescape. We’ll also share some 
 favorite stories based on real life historic heroes."
LOCATION:Main Auditorium\, Main Library (300 N. Roxboro St)
ORGANIZER;CN="Celeste Holtzmann":MAILTO:choltzmann@dconc.gov
CATEGORIES:Author Visit, Durham Library Foundation, Humanities
CONTACT;CN="Celeste Holtzmann":MAILTO:choltzmann@dconc.gov
STATUS:CONFIRMED
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URL:https://durhamcountylibrary.libcal.com/event/13082353
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