Walidah Imarisha, a leading scholar and creative mind in Afrofuturism and Black Futures, discussed how science fiction and visionary fiction can be used for social change.

Q & A Panelists also included community artists Akala Jaffi, Salimatu Amabebe, and Alley Pezanoski-Browne. Co-hosted by the Black Student Organization (February 2019).

  • Walidah Imarisha speaks at Warner Pacific University for Black History Month.
  • Dr. Donisha Reynolds (Business) and her daughter.
  • Panelists with BSO leaders Asia Austin and Akeylah Giles.
  • Event co-organized by the Black Student Organization.
  • Q & A Panelists (L-R): Artists Alley Pezanoski-Browne (IPRC), Salimatu Amabebe (Black Feast), Akala Jaffi (Black Sun), Walidah Imarisha (Octavia’s Brood)
  • Akela Jaffi and Walidah Imarisha chat.
  • Full house!
  • English instructor Becky Hope brings her First Year Learning Community class to hear Walidah. Thank you for the support!
  • Cover of Octavia’s Brood: Science Fiction Stories From Social Justice Movements (2015).
  • Panelists preparing and networking. So many community members participated in this event!
  • Dr. Kwasitsu welcomes guests.
  • Asia expressing her excitement for Black sci fi!