Call for Submissions: Afrofuturism
““History shows that it does not matter who is in power or what revolutionary forces take over the government, those who have not learned to do for themselves and have to depend solely on others never obtain any more rights or privileges in the end than they had in the beginning.””
These words from Carter G. Woodson, author of the Mis-Education of the Negro and founder of Negro History Week — later expanded into Black History Month — have been largely lost amidst the increased corporatization and manipulation of our yearly remembrance of Black history.
While, yes, it is important to recognize and celebrate the fact that Black History is being made as we speak; we must also maintain a clear view of our Afro past in order to reimagine and redesign our Afrofuture. We must heed the wisdom of our ancestors and elders in order avoid costly mistakes — to achieve the freedom and autonomy we envision.
Over the next two months, we’re holding an open call for written, photo and video submissions around the theme of Afrofuturism. Of the submissions received, we will select the best to be published across our digital platform, and we will invite the creators of the most resonant submissions to take part in a series of IG Live conversations with our editors.
The Prompt
What does it look like for Black people to be free? How does our history inform your reimagining of an Afrofuture in which we are truly liberated and autonomous? What will it take for us to get there?
We’re excited to hear from you. 🖤
