Afrofuturistic Writing
Why racialize science fiction?
A course by savagefiction , Writer and Podcaster
About the video: Why racialize science fiction?
Overview
“Many people don't realize that the history of Science Fiction has always been racialized, in this class we will show this context and why it matters to understand Afrofuturism. ”
In this video lesson savagefiction addresses the topic: Why racialize science fiction?, which is part of the Domestika online course: Afrofuturistic Writing . Unlock the secrets of Afrofuturistic character creation and ignite your scriptwriting journey today..
Partial transcription of the video
“In this class we will discuss why we should racialize science fiction. After all, you must already be listening about Afrofuturism and thinking, Does this mean that now we need to have a black racial context within science fiction? Afrofuturism is this movement who comes to put blackness within discussions and scientific technology. Neuroculture generated in the 20th century, placing exactly the discussions about what it means to be a black person in the Americas and what this can generate in fiction and what this can generate in terms of innovation in our future. But before you understand ...”
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Course summary for: Afrofuturistic Writing
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Areas
Creative Writing, Fiction Writing, Writing
savagefiction
A course by
Ale Santos is a renowned Brazilian writer, screenwriter and podcaster, known for his innovative approach to Afrofuturist literature. His book "The Last Ancestral" has marked a milestone by being the first futuristic fiction published by a large publishing house in Brazil.
Santos has been a finalist for the prestigious Jabuti award and winner of the Yes to Racial Equality trophy, establishing himself as an influential voice in contemporary narrative.
Throughout his career, he has worked on various storytelling projects, including comics, plays and entertainment for companies. His work has been featured in global science fiction anthologies such as Intel's Tomorrow Project. In addition, he has collaborated with media such as Intercept Brasil, Superinteressante Brasil and Vice Brasil.
Recently, he was cited by the Science Fiction Research Association (SFRA) as the most popular Afrofuturist author of the new generation in Brazil and, in the NY Times, he was also recognized as one of the most important exponents of science fiction in Latin America.
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