Afrofuturism - Exploring the Nexus of Black Culture, Tech and Hip Hop with Dr. Toniesha Taylor and Tim Fielder
Dr. Toniesha Taylor, Department Chair and Associate Professor of Communications at Texas Southern University, accompanied by Tim Fielder, a luminary in the world of illustration, cartooning, and Afrofuturism talk about the meaning of Afrofuturism, their unique upbringing and his new comic book series, "The Graphic History of Hip Hop."
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Show Notes
This episode of The Madd Hatta Show podcast, listeners are treated to a thought-provoking conversation that bridges the realms of academia and creativity. Dr. Toniesha Taylor, the Department Chair and Associate Professor of Communications at Texas Southern University, joins the podcast to discuss Afrofuturism, a genre that explores the intersection of African diaspora culture, technology, and speculative fiction.
Accompanying Dr. Taylor in this engaging discussion is Tim Fielder, a luminary in the world of illustration, cartooning, and Afrofuturism. As the founder of Dieselfunk Studios, Tim has carved a unique space in intermedia storytelling. A seasoned educator at institutions like the New York Film Academy and Howard University, Tim's creative journey has traversed major collaborations with Marvel, Tri-Star Pictures, Ubisoft Entertainment, and more. Listeners will get an exclusive glimpse into Tim Fielder's dynamic career, including insights into Tim's latest collaborative venture, "The Graphic History of Hip Hop" with Walter Greason.