Speaking Engagements
Upcoming Events
BlackChain: Why Bitcoin and Blockchain Tech Matters
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AFROTOPIA and Detroit Blockchainers present BlackChain: Why Bitcoin and Blockchain Tech Matters. With all the excitement around creating a Wakanda, it is the perfect time to dive deep into alternative economies and currencies. Currently, there are over 900 cryptocurrencies in circulation. All built off of blockchain technology. So, what is blockchain technology? How does one begin buying cryptocurrency? How can decentralized finance strengthen our mission to create a more just world, especially for Black bodies? These questions and more will be answered by our illustrious panelists. Their knowledge and expertise will help us navigate these new and exciting waters.
We are at the beginning of important moment in human history that has already altered our perception of money. Now is the time to ensure that everyone is at the table participating in this moment cultivating this emerging technology. Join us!
We will be having the panel discussion at the new Norwest Gallery of Art on Grand River in Detroit. Please consider staying after the discussion to view the latest exhibition.
BlackChain: Why Bitcoin and Blockchain Tech Matters
Thursday, March 22, 2018
7 - 9 pm
Norwest Gallery of Art, 19556 Grand River Ave., Detroit, Michigan 48223
June 1, 2018
Critique of the Politcal Economy of the City, panel, HAU, Berlin, Germany
April 28, 2018
Internet Age Media conference, Barcelona, Spain
April 18, 2018
Keynot lecture at the Economic Social Research Council Urban Transformations Programme, international conference, University of Oxford, Oxford, England
February 15, 2018
Pleasure is the Ultimate Rebellion: Manifesting the Impossible, Wofford College, Spartanburg, SC
February 14, 2018
Future of Afrofuturism, Wofford College, Spartanburg, SC
October 31, 2017
October 20, 2017
October 18, 2017
The Pleasures of Curating: A Sensual Practice at Iwalewahaus, University of Bayreuth, Germany
October 7, 2017
Designing Pleasure, Black in Design Conference, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA
September 15, 2017
Inside an Afrofuturist Campaign, Ideas City, New Museum, New York, NY