Afrometropolis 2: Shock & Wonder

This Black History Month take part in family-friendly day of activities that will explore the world of Afrofuturism.
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This Black History Month take part in family-friendly day of activities that will explore the world of Afrofuturism.

Hosted by DET Entertainment, Trinity Centre & Edson Burton, Afrometropolis 2.0: Shock & Wonder (Oct 23), is an opportunity to playfully reimagine what it is to be Black Using through a range of activities inspired by Afrofuturisism. Learn and collaborate with others in a fun and informal environment.

Using collage art, create images of the ‘Afrofuture You,’ transform a full-scale model into a fabulous ‘Afronaut’ be part of a live illustration of the Afrofuture City and respond to word prompts to write stories or poems.

Activities will be led by Drojan Visuals, Lucy J Turner, writer/historian Edson Burton.

After the workshop, come join DJ Ashanti 007 for a evening of dance, food, and music.

For more information contact stefan@trinitybristol.org.uk

Event is free. Booking advised.

Justice for Joy

Participants are also welcome to join The Parade for Justice & Joy – a ceremonial healing parade with dance, & music. The Parade will be stopping by Trinity and leaving at 1.00pm enroute to College Green.

Afrometropolis & Justice for Joy are part of The World Reimagined, a ground-breaking, national education project transforming how we understand the Transatlantic Trade in Enslaved Africans. Find out more about the World Reimaged events throughout Black History Month here.