The Octavia E. Butler Celebration of Arts and Activism

This culminating event brings together the speculative fiction and film communities to discuss the legacy of Octavia E. Butler; the intersection of Afrofuturism, social justice and Butler's body of work; and how science fiction can help create a better world. The event will also highlight select science fiction films made for and about people of color. Presenters are Steven Barnes, Adrienne Maree Brown and Sheree Renée Thomas.