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Jamaican Writers – Afrofuturism
Nalo Hopkinson Author of Brown Girl in the Ring, Midnight Robber, Skin Folk, Falling in Love with Hominids Specializes in Speculative Fiction, Magical Realism, Folklore, Afro-Caribbean Culture, Feminism In this near future, post-apocalyptic Toronto, the wealthy live in the suburbs. In the inner city, government and social structures have disintegrated after a series of riots.…
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A Noob’s Journey into AI Art
By Kandice Thompson I first got into AI Art after I saw headlines of AI (artificial intelligence) generated concept art winning a competition which sparked debates online. Netizens were concerned that AI Art may phase out the need for traditional artists and whether or not it’s fair for AI Art to compete against humans. After…
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Jamaican Musicians -Afrofuturism
Jamar McNaughton/Chronixx Known for a Reggae Revival. Uses digital instrument to experiment with reggae and dancehall – trap reggae/dancehall Positive thinking, Social Justice, Black Empowerment, Rastafarian themes in his music. Invested in his homeland and knowledge of African roots through Rastafari These creative giants have been able to reconstruct “Blackness” in the culture. According to…
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Modelling Post #2: Dominic Ramsay
written by Dominic Ramsay: WARNING: THIS WRITING HEAVILY CONTAINS POTENTIALLY TRIGGERING THEMES OF MENTAL ILLNESS, SUICIDE AND CRUEL AND DEGRADING PUNISHMENT. IF THESE TOPICS ARE TOO INTENSE FOR YOU, PLEASE FEEL FREE TO LEAVE AND READ ANOTHER WORK. This is an image of what medical workers call: a four-point restraint This story is called: For…
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[Spoilers] Review of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
by Kandice Thompson This article containers spoilers Okay so hear me out, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever was for the Black girls! Beyond the geopolitical wars and Marvel’s formulaic film style that has become standard in the superhero genre is a love letter to Black women and girls. No, this isn’t a co-sign of the damaging…
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Artificial Intelligence: Imaging Emotions
written by Dominic Ramsay Trigger Warning: Depression, Anxiety, Mental Illness So recently I have been attending therapy sessions to combat my depression and anxiety. In general it’s been difficult to process my emotions however one thing that my therapist suggested to me was to make a thought record to help make sense of my emotions.…
Sylvia Wynter's Dream 