Institute of Black Intellectual Innovation s Inaugural Conference Dec. 15, 2020 Share This:
Science fiction, comics and fantasy genres often don’t depict people of color, including Black characters.
“When Black characters do appear, they often represent timeworn stereotypes or have no connection to Black cultural realities,” said Natalie J. Graham, associate professor of African American studies and director of Cal State Fullerton’s newly established Institute of Black Intellectual Innovation.
Graham hopes to change this depiction by using sci-fi, fantasy and futurism writing to address social justice and equity issues through events such as the recent “Fantastic Futures” reading and panel discussion.