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The Roots of Afrofuturism: Forward Looking SciFi from African American Authors

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The work of these three writers demonstrates that the themes and characteristics of Afrofuturism go back to the late 19th century. These works are haunting not just for their stories and themes but for how relevant they remain today.

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