From independent films to global blockbusters, Black cinema continues to shape cultural narratives and social consciousness. This conversation examines representation, authorship, industry barriers, and the future of storytelling on screen.
Friday July 10, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am EDT Room 230F
Theatre has always been a vehicle for resistance and revelation. This panel explores authorship, representation, directing, and producing work that reflects the complexity of Black life on stage.
Friday July 10, 2026 1:15pm - 2:15pm EDT Room 230F
Speculative imagination has always lived within Black tradition. This session reframes Afrofuturism and Black Goth aesthetics as ancestral technologies rooted in survival, expansion, and visionary world-building.
Friday July 10, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT Room 230F
Empowering young creatives requires access, structure, and vision. This discussion centers on building pipelines, entrepreneurial skillsets, and ecosystems that support youth leadership.
Friday July 10, 2026 3:45pm - 4:45pm EDT Room 230F
