Afrofuturism is a movement that develops black identity in response to a lack of representation in portrayals of the future by asserting and rearticulating African relevance to the science fiction genre through music, visual arts, literature, film, critical essays, and other mediums. According to Womack in the work Ethical Technologies, "Afrofuturism is a term that emerged in the mid 90s, coined by cultural critic Mark Dery who affixed the term to the growing artistic movement and critiques that followed narratives of people of African descent in a sci-fi, futuristic treaties. Afrofuturists seek to inspire and forge a stronger self-identity and respect for humanity by encouraging enthusiasts to reexamine their environments and reimagine the future in a cross cultural context."
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- Mays, Joshua. 2013. Painting. Joshua Mays Art. Web. 30 Aug. 2015. <joshuamaysart.tumblr.com>.
- Womack, Ytasha L. "Afrofuturism: An Aesthetic and Exploration of Identity." Afrofuturism: An Aesthetic and Exploration of Identity. IEET, 4 Jan. 2012. Web. 30 Aug. 2015. <http://ieet.org/index.php/IEET/more/womack20120104>.
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