A brief take on how Alondra Nelson’s Yahoo group in the 1990s shaped the rise of Afrofuturism through discussions on race, tech, and Black culture.

Script by Howard Rambsy II
Read by Kassandra Timm

A brief take on 30 essential African American novels, from Toni Morrison to Colson Whitehead, as an entry point to a rich literary tradition and the journeys ahead.

Script by Howard Rambsy II
Read by Kassandra Timm

A brief take on how Ta-Nehisi Coates’s Black Panther run introduced a Wakanda map, deepening its world-building and legacy.

Script by Howard Rambsy II
Read by Kassandra Timm

A brief take on Orrin C. Evans, a pioneering journalist and creator of All-Negro Comics, the first comic book with an all-Black creative team and characters.

Script by Stephyn Phillips 
Read by Kassandra Timm

A brief take on James Baldwin’s “Sonny’s Blues,” a frequently anthologized story exploring brotherhood, identity, and the power of the blues.

Script by Kenton Rambsy 
Read by Kassandra Timm

A brief take on how Africa’s independence movements and leaders like Lumumba inspired the creation of Black Panther and Wakanda.

Script by Howard Rambsy II
Read by Kassandra Timm

A brief take on Andrew Theising’s collection of East St. Louis postcards, now a vital visual archive of the city’s history.

Script by Howard Rambsy II
Read by Kassandra Timm

A brief take on Matt Baker, the first Black superhero comic artist, whose work on Phantom Lady and Voodah shaped the industry.

Script by Stephyn Phillips 
Read by Kassandra Timm

A brief take on how Invisible Man, Beloved, and The Color Purple top Wikipedia’s views for African American novels, showcasing their lasting impact.

Script by Howard Rambsy II
Read by Kassandra Timm

A brief take on how Between the World and Me sparked layered reactions, with Coates critiquing the fixation on white readers’ responses to his Black-centered narrative.

Script by Howard Rambsy II
Read by Kassandra Timm