Exploring the Possibilities of African-Coded AI and Black Perspectives in Tech Ethics By Bernie Smith “Technology is not neutral. It reflects the dreams—and fears—of its makers.” In an era where artificial intelligence is increasingly shaping everything from healthcare to education to war, one question grows louder from the margins of global tech conversations: What happens…
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How diasporic authors collaborate across borders to build futuristic Black worlds
Opening the Portal In an age when algorithms predict our desires and borders are increasingly contested, Black writers across the globe are looking beyond the now—toward the stars, the ancestors, and futures yet imagined. From Lagos to London, Accra to Atlanta, diasporic authors are crafting portals—metaphysical and literary—that connect scattered histories with united dreams. These…
The Black Esports Boom: From Grassroots to Global Arenas
By Bernie Smith Once considered a niche subculture, esports has exploded into a billion-dollar global industry. But behind the flashing lights, million-dollar prize pools, and sold-out arenas lies a quieter revolution: the rise of Black gamers, organizers, and creators who are reshaping the competitive gaming landscape. From local tournaments in barbershops to international stages streamed…
Wakanda in the Console: Afrofuturist Worlds in Indie Games
By Bernie Smith When Black Panther hit theaters in 2018, it didn’t just break box office records—it cracked open the mainstream imagination to the possibilities of Afrofuturism. But long before Wakanda graced the silver screen, Black indie game developers were already building digital worlds where African heritage, speculative technology, and radical Black joy collided. Today, these creators…
Future Trends in Black Sci-Fi: What’s Next for the Genre?
Black sci-fi has always been more than just entertainment—it’s a visionary space where imagination meets liberation. From the cosmic visions of Octavia Butler to the Afrofuturist aesthetics of Black Panther, Black creators have used science fiction to reimagine identity, history, and the future. As we move deeper into the 2020s, here are the key trends…
All-Nigerian Voice Cast Unveiled for “Iyanu” Animated Superhero Series Coming to Cartoon Network and Max
Cartoon Network and Max announced today the all-Nigerian cast for “Iyanu,” the epic superhero animated-series steeped in Nigerian culture and mythology. A Lion Forge Entertainment production, “Iyanu” is an adaptation of Dark Horse Comics/YouNeek Studios’ popular graphic novel series Iyanu: Child of Wonder by award-winning Nigerian creator and producer Roye Okupe. Leading the voice cast is Serah Johnson as Iyanu,…