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Applying Afrofuturism Workshop in Chicago, Jul. 19th

 

Great news for loves of sci fi, tech, and all things Afrofuturism! Ytasha L. Womack ,author of Afrofuturism: The World of Black Sci Fi and Fantasy Culture and Rayla 2212,  will be hosting an  Applying Afrofuturism Workshop on Saturday July 19, at 10 am to Noon. The registration fee for the event is $18 and includes a free autographed copy of Rayla 2212 Hope to see you there!

Here’s a link to register:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/applying-afrofuturism-tickets-12276484295?ref=elink

2014 Winter Babies Revenge in Chicago

Great news for house music fans and cosplay lovers. The Winter Babies Revenge Costume/Deep House Party kicks off in Chicago on Saturday, Jul. 12, at Insit Studio. Dhe-Di will be hosting the party while Ytasha L. Womack, author  of Afrofuturism: The World of Black Sci Fi and Fantasy Culture  and Rayla 2212 will be the co-host. This event celebrates Chicago’s Deep House Culture and costumes are mandatory. Hope to see you there!

What: Winter Babies Revenge Costume/Deep House Party

When: Saturday, July 12

Where: Insit Studio, 3700 S. Indiana, Chicago, IL

Time: 10 pm-until

 

Afrofuturism Author interviewed on Oak Park

Did you miss the Oak Park interview with Ytasha Womack,  author of Afrofuturism: The World of Black Sci Fi and Fantasy Culture and Rayla 2212? Recently, Oak Park interviewed the author to discuss the genre of Afrofuturism and her recent works. “Afrofuturism is a great opportunity to explore storytelling and boundless creativity,” said Womack. Check out the rest of the interview here:

http://www.oakpark.com/News/Articles/7-8-2014/Afrofuturism-and-community-building/

Black Age in Comics at DuSable Museum, Jul. 12-13

 

DuSable Museum  celebrates their 40th Annual Arts  & Craft Festival, Saturday July 12 and Sunday, July 13.  The  Black Age in Comics which was founded by Turtel Onli will have a featured tent at the festival.  Afrofuturism and Rayla 2212 author Ytasha L. Womack and Illustrator Ashley Woods will  be onsite selling and signing their work. Copies of Rayla 2212 and Afrofuturism book will be available as well as posters and artbook. Here’s a link to the event:

http://www.dusablemuseum.org/events/details/celebrating-40-years-deeply-rooted-in-the-community

Afrofuturism Author speaks at Oak Park Library, Jul. 10

Great news fans of sci f and book lovers. Afrofuturism author Ytasha L. Womack  and Bill Campbell, founder of Rosarium publishing and editor of the anthology Mothership: Tales from Afrofuturism & Beyond will be speaking at the Oak Park Library. This is the first time  discussion with Womack and Campbell discussing the literary genre. hope to see you there!

What:  Ytasha L. Womack and Bill Campbell will highlight the themes, works and evolution of Afrofuturism+

When: Thursday, July 10

Where:  Oak Park Library, 834 Lake Street, Oak Park IL

Time: 6:30 -8:30pm

Here’s a link to the event:
https://www.facebook.com/events/289581127882015/?source=1

Afrofuturism on London Radio Show

 Ytasha Womack’s book Afrofuturism: The World of Black Sci Fi and Fantasy Culture  inspired Art Terry, host of Is Black Music radio show to do a show dedicated to the topic.  On June 11th the show aired on Resonance FM and includes rare music by Sun Ra, The Temptations, Janelle Monae, as well as excerpts from the book Afrofuturism. The show was broadcast from the Museum of Science. Here’s a link to the show: https://soundcloud.com/resonance-fm/0...

Rayla 2212 makes AudioBookaneers list of Most Anticipated Books

RAYLA 2212 by Ytasha L. Womack launches at Chicago Comic Con, April 25. Art by Keron Grant

Great news sci fi lovers and book readers-Rayla 2212 is featured on AudioBookaneers top 25 Most-Anticipated books in June. Ytasha L. Womack is listed among other notable authors such as Genevieve Valentine. This is a collection of some of the most  sought after literary works of the summer. You can check out the rest of the list here: http://audiobookaneers.com/2014/06/05/top-25-most-anticipated-books-of-june-2014/

Afrofuturism Author interviewed on Blerd Chat

Rayla Illmatic

Did you miss the interview #BlerdChat had with Ytasha Womack, author of Afrofuturism: The World of Black Sci Fi and Fantasy Culture and Rayla 2212?  Recently, #BlerdChat spoke with the author about her work in the genre of Afrofuturism. Womack said that, “Afrofuturism differs from  traditional SF in that it has a black cultural lens and has a unique perspective on time.”  Rayla Illmatic, the heroine of the Rayla 2212 series was also interviewed and explained the story behind Planet Hope. “Planet Hope began as Earth’s greatest space colony. It was an experiment in creating utopia,” said Illmatic.

 

Blerd Chat Interviews Afrofuturism Author

Don’t miss #BlerdChat  interview with Ytasha Womack and Rayla Illmatic on June 5th. Womack is the author of Afrofuturism: The World of Black Sci Fi and Fantasy Culture  and the Rayla 2212 series will be discussing her work. Rayla will also be answering questions as well. You can catch the interview here:  http://gibsoncurrie.tumblr.com/post/87795221780/blerd-chat-questions-6-5-2014-afrofuturism-with-ytasha

Amazing Video from MoonDance at MoMA PS1

MoonDance: A Night in the Afrofuture at MoMA PSI. Photo courtesy of MoonDance

The historic MoonDance event featured the best in Afrofuturist beat composition with dance, a lively panel discussion and more. The affair was curated by producer and deejay King Britt. Performances included Hank Shocklee, HPrizm, Ursula Rucker, and Ras G to name a few. Ytasha Womack author of Afrofuturism moderated a discussion on Afrofuturism which included Dr. Alondra Nelson.

Check out the highlights: http://moondancevent.tumblr.com/