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AFROPUNK BLKTOPIA BKLYN 2024 MEDIA CENTER
Download the Headliner Talent Announcement HERE
Press Credential Form HERE
Download the Full Lineup Announcement HERE
PR & MEDIA FAQ
- When is AFROPUNK BLKTOPIA BKLYN?
- AFROPUNK BLKTOPIA BKLYN will take place on August 23 – 24, 2024 from 1 – 10 PM ET at the Lena Horne Bandshell in Prospect Park, in partnership with BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn!
- What is AFROPUNK BLKTOPIA?
- BLKTOPIA is a space where the designs of oppression are dismantled and the benefits of sustainability accrue to all. It’s about crafting a reality grounded in justice and equity, where every member of the Black diaspora can be set up to flourish. Rooted in the pillars of innovation, discovery, empowerment, artistry and social change, BLKTOPIA is not just a concept, rather a call to action.
- Where can I receive updates on AFROPUNK BLKTOPIA BKLYN?
- All official updates on this summer’s AFROPUNK BLKTOPIA BKLYN event can be found on afropunk.com or on social media on Instagram, X and Facebook.
- How do I request Interviews with AFROPUNK talent and/or Executives?
- Please submit all requests to the AFROPUNK press team at press@afropunk.com by August 14th.
- How do I request a press credential?
- Requests for press credentials can be submitted here by August 14th. Our press team will provide formal responses on a rolling basis.
- Disclaimer: Please note that credential registration via the provided form is not a confirmation. You will receive a confirmation email when your request is approved. You will need this confirmation email and a form of identification in order to pick up your press credential on-site.
- Press credential requests must be submitted online by August 14th and cannot be made on site during the event.
- If approved for credentials, will Essence cover my accommodations?
- ESSENCE will not reimburse travel and associated lodging costs and should be booked by the individual attending.
For media inquiries, please email: pr@afropunk.com
BLKTOPIA
AFROPUNK BLKTOPIA:
A Radical Reimagining of Black Futures
AFROPUNK has always remained groundbreaking, continued to push limits, and forged future movements. That dedication to celebrating Black creativity and challenging the status quo has been a powerful force in reshaping our landscape of culture. For me, on a personal note, AFROPUNK has been as transformative an experience as any I’ve ever had. It broadened my horizons and opened my world to new possibilities that I could never have imagined before. This journey has made me explore innovation, adopt a vision in which the future is not only re-imagined but actively built.
In a world often marred by inequality and exploitation, BLKTOPIA is an emblem of hope—a radical reimagining where Black lives in the global diaspora do not only survive but thrive. It’s not a mere fantasy; it’s a challenge to the norm, urging us to dream bigger, push further, and create an extraordinary future.
What is BLKTOPIA?
BLKTOPIA is the space where the designs of oppression are dismantled and the benefits of sustainability accrue to all. It’s about crafting a reality grounded in justice and equity, where every member of the Black diaspora can be set up to flourish. It calls for a vision that is free from historical constraint by considering what a full re-envisioning would make possible in order to establish something alive with vibrancy and possibility.
The Pillars of BLKTOPIA
The BLKTOPIA is not a concept; it is a movement anchored through five main pillars:
Innovation: BLKTOPIA propels us to be innovative and to implement newfangled systems and ideas that askew convention. It’s about thinking through solutions that speak to what now while looking towards the future.
Discovery: This principle is the fuel to assist us in finding new horizons. By employing technology and exploring uncharted territories, BLKTOPIA opens new roads that make our collective journey—replete with unforeseen opportunities and insights—that much more illuminating by paths we wouldn’t have considered possible.
Empowerment: It includes providing tools, confidence, and opportunities to create and sustain meaningful changes individually and as a community. This principle takes passive observers and makes them active creators and leaders, thus producing a sense of agency and ownership in the making of our future.
Artistry: We are creative, and through our forms of creations lies a chance to come across the vast chasms of different cultures in the ways through which we communicate our visions. It is through art that our struggles and hopes are expressed, creating life in a tapestry that speaks to the voices of our own experiences and ambition.
Social Change: The process of changing society is the final objective of BLKTOPIA. The conversations, creativity, and endeavor emanating from this movement strive to mold a society that represents our highest ideals of justice and equity. It’s about turning our reality into one that boasts our values and dreams.
BLKTOPIA is more than a concept; it is in fact a call to action. We’re challenged to re-envision our reality, break free from our mental chains, and craft a future undefined at this point. This is a movement in collaboration with others, aching to disrupt, construct, and radically transform the world into a sustainable and just society. As we walk into the space of BLKTOPIA, we do so recognizing that our shared vision and willingness to come together can redefine the reality we exist in. Together we are not just imagining the new world, but we are literally building it.
Welcome to BLKTOPIA—where innovation empowers, artistry fuels discovery, and social change becomes a shared reality.
LET’S BUILD THE FUTURE!
BUSINESS INQUIRES
Thank you for your interest in AFROPUNK BLKTOPIA. Please visit the link below for more information on Partnership opportunities and to apply for media accreditation this year.