UNCONTAINED presented by Target is the music journey of 5 dynamic black women performers whose style, vibe and attitude represents the dynamic unapologetic attitude that is AFROPUNK.
Between live shows, directly from Salvador, and content recorded especially for the festival - including materials sent by the public -, we built spaces and exalted black protagonists, bringing talents together in 5 hours of online transmission.
PLANET AFROPUNK will be a culmination of the triumph of the human will in 2021, it will be a celebration of how we were able to pick ourselves up and celebrate US!
AFROPUNK Joburg will bring together the vibrancy of a limited LIVE audience with the hyper connectivity of a larger digital family to celebrate New Year’s Eve in a huge global spectacular.
AFROPUNK exclusives, artist merch and more. This is all a dream. You will want memento to prove you were here.
We are a community connected by Music, Art, Activism, and more. AFROPUNK celebrates Black excellence across the diaspora and eschews systems of Sexism, Racism, Ableism, Homophobia, Fatphobia, and Transphobia with No Hatefulness.
Inspired by the idea of claiming your freedom; inspired by the change in season, the vibrancy of Miami and the hope laced within creating spaces and affirming voices: we present BLACK SPRING.
Curated just for YOU - shop a market full of incredibly talented makers, selectors and curators from all across the diaspora. Look fly and make a statement while doing it.
Food is essential for culture. Order from restaurants of the diaspora right to your door. Experience food demos featuring chefs, artists and DJ’s we love. Your souls will be fed.
Black hair is an art no matter how complex or simple the style. Our versatility exists throughout us, even in our follicles. The Hair & Beauty Village is an homage to Black hair in all its beauty.
Explore the complexities of identity for these communities; with social salons and content that features dynamic orators and personalities who, instead of talking at audiences, lead collaborative, solution-based discussions.
Activism Row is home to agitators, activators, and resistors alike. Spend time with organizers and non-profit organizations doing great work. Let’s learn from each other and take action against global injustices. We got us.
Art & Times a digital gallery experience for you featuring some of our favorite visual artists from around the world. It is the space for artists to use their talents to cement love and demands into expression. These expressions become a blueprint to our liberation.
Presented in Partnership with AARP
A conversation led by grassroots organizers who will share their community strategies and best practices to help you develop a roadmap for overhauling our criminal legal system. Featuring thought leaders, activists, and educators from Advancement Project, Close the Workhouse Coalition, and Power U.
Shawn Holmes, A Milwaukee EMT, firefighter and nursing student describes the challenges of his work in response to COVID-19, and explains why voting is important to first responders. The Edge of the Frame: A Black Voter Engagement Video Project is Directed By Jordan Thomas Produced by Emerald Media
King Bethel, A 14 year-old performer and student speaks of his love of Detroit, singing at a Pistons game, and why he wishes he could vote.
Marcella Riley, A retired Milwaukee NAACP secretary expresses her frustration at not being able to do what she always does during election season – take seniors to the polls during the pandemic – and what she’ll do instead to get out the vote.
Kristal Reyes, A Detroit clinical social worker in long-term recovery enumerates the reasons why she votes.
Anita Johnson, The Wisconsin ID Coalition Coordinator for VoteRiders describes her work and the tough choice Milwaukeeans had to make during the April 7 primary.
Kwasi Stampley, A musician, student, and grocery store employee discusses life in Milwaukee during the pandemic and why he votes. Music: That’s What I Believe (instrumental) by K-STAMP.
Craig Samuel, A Brooklyn entrepreneur speaks about the challenges of running restaurants during the pandemic, surviving the virus, and the importance of voting.
Laura Canty-Samuel, A Brooklyn comedy writer, comedian and digital producer discusses the importance of artists in this time, her empathy for younger people, and why it’s important to vote.
David Rose, A Philadelphia urban designer explains why voting and policymaking are critical to the planning of our cities. Music: Empty by Anahata
Jasmine Thompson, A Philadelphia urban farmer discusses her work to improve our food system and how her vote affects her work.
Iye Yin Dae, A Philadelphia artist, musician, and teacher speaks of his skepticism of the political process, why he votes, and his hopes for his students. Music: The Saints by Iye Yin Dae
Silver Moore, A Detroit educator and entrepreneur discusses the impact of her work and her vote.
Professor, activist and author Angela Davis talked to us at our AFROPUNK Joburg festival. Journalist and culture editor Danielle Bowler delve deep into topics democracy and freedom. As she does, Ms. Davis dropped a wealth of knowledge and commentary on the state of Blackness and freedom in 2020.
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