TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2021

4:00 - 5:30 PM

Speculative Fiction and the related genres of science fiction and fantasy illuminate contemporary issues by situating them in fantastical, supernatural, futuristic, and other imaginative contexts. These narratives invite us to challenge our preconceptions and established ways of being in favor of imagining what is possible. The realm of the speculative has also proven to be an especially fertile space for the exploration of identity and experience for marginalized communities.

This event features a panel of literary and visual artists whose work engages the speculative in generative ways that explore the wide range of possible frameworks for the greater empowerment and self-determination of Black, Latinx, Indigeneous, and other communities of color.