As kids, we were told to stop daydreaming—but what if our imaginations were always the real strategy?

In this episode of Futures in Black, Kasheia explores Black imagination as a radical technology—one that’s been suppressed, commodified, and dismissed, yet continues to shape resistance and build liberated futures. From Harriet Tubman’s prophetic dreams to AI systems rooted in empathy, we’re rethinking what tech, strategy, and freedom actually look like when Black minds lead.

This isn’t just about fantasy. It’s infrastructure. It’s design. It’s the blueprint.

✨ Featuring reflections on rest as resistance, AI bias, ancestral technologies, and practical visioning tools for collective futures.

🎧 Tap in if you’re ready to stop surviving systems and start out-dreaming them.

In this episode of Futures in Black, host Kasheia Williams explores the concept of Black Futurism, emphasizing the importance of centering Black voices in the creation of future technologies and narratives. She discusses the historical erasure of Black people in futuristic visions and highlights the need for inclusive representation in technology and storytelling. Through real-world examples and the work of influential figures like Joy Buolamwini, the episode illustrates how Black Futurism is not just a cultural movement but a necessary strategy for liberation and survival. The conversation culminates in a call to action for listeners to engage in the work of reimagining and building a future that centers Black joy, wellness, and creativity.