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    Explore how Afrofuturism creates space for Black identity in our visions of tomorrow, from Sun Ra's cosmic jazz to modern cultural phenomena, challenging erasure and inspiring new possibilities across art forms.

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    Afrofuturism is an intersection of imagination, technology, the future, and liberation viewed through a Black cultural lens. It is about taking control of the narrative and imagining futures where Black people and culture play central roles rather than being erased or marginalized.

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