
Dr. LaWana on Afrofuturism
Dr. LaWana uses Afrofuturism as a framework that leverages history as well as the present to inform visions of the future (as well as the past and the present) and encourage us to reverse engineer our way toward actions that lead us most closely to desired future states.

Afrofuturism Lounge @ BayCon 2025
July 4-7, 2025
8th Annual Afrofuturism Lounge
July 24, 2025
5pm - 9pm
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2nd Annual Ujima Dream Tank
Kwanzaa Collective Work and Responsibility
July 24, 2025
5pm - 9pm
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Come meet and learn from comic universe builders, animation industry professionals as well as visionaries who are working every day to make the world better for us today and in the future.
We will be visited by local heroes and visionaries as well as special guests from near and far.
Come purchase collectibles and refresh yourself with food and beverages from local vendors.
This is a celebration of art, culture, and community along with a few calls to action if you are up for the challenge.
​Afro Future Con (all ages) exists to bring individuals together and expose them to art and innovation that expands consciousness to include possibilities that are equitable and sustainable. We also uplift and elevate joy, the antithesis of negativity. All proceeds benefit Grioneers, Inc. a San Diego-based, 501(c)3 nonprofit organization committed to engineering our future through storytelling.
Presenters, Vendors, Exhibitors, Sponsors, Advertisers, Volunteers, or merely curious?
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Complete contact form at bottom of page and indicate your interest.
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January 2026
Special Thanks to Previous Sponsors and Supporters!













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Email: info@firyali.com
The Afrofuturism Lounge,
Afro Future Con,
and the Afrofuturism Dream Tank
are creations and programs of Firyali, Inc., by Dr. LaWana Richmond.