Afrofuturism

National Museum of African American History and Culture

BOOKLIST, STARRED REVIEW
"This fascinating, eye-popping collection of essays and imagery [...] displays the range of art, literature, and music that defines the Afrofuturist aesthetic."

PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
"This stunning collection conveys the range, creativity, and dynamism of Afrofuturism and demonstrates its profound impact on popular culture. [...] Bursting with bold, captivating images and smart criticism, this is an inspiring tribute to a revolutionary way of looking at the world."

SACRAMENTO OBSERVER
"The narrative that Blacks don t exist in the future is a story told by other people. And as others try to recraft history for their own comfort, we must continue to be the keepers of our own image. Afrofuturism: A History of Black Futures is us speaking our own truth: we ve been here and will continue to be."

SCIENCE FICTION STUDIES
"Afrofuturism: A History of Black Futures is quite the achievement an accessible text that educates readers on the past, present, and future of the Afrofuturist movement. [...] a much-needed educational resource and a rallying cry for the public to recognize Afrofuturism as both an aesthetic movement and a way of seeing the world."

THE BLACK THEATER REVIEW
"At a time where space travel is now literal and seems to have billionaire status as a prerequisite, this book proves that Black people have been beyond time and space and bent them to our liking to return over the course of many generations and lifetimes to write, sing, and shout about it. Afrofuturism: A History of Black Futures is a definitive assertion that we will continue to do so."

When Sun Ra said Space is the Place, he was referring to both outer and inner space, the place where the mind escapes the body and soars out in search of love and meaning. This book renders that outer/inner space in tangible form, encapsulating generations of words, sounds, and images that define Afrofuturism.