Afrofuturism Initiative

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Where Imagination, Equity, and Innovation Meet

The CEIS Afrofuturism Initiative at Cal Poly Pomona intentionally welcomes participants regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin and is designed for students passionate about advancing equity and reimagining the future. It empowers Student Fellows to create visionary projects that explore liberation, belonging, creativity, innovation, and systems change in education.

Meet our Donor

 

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The Afrofuturism Fellows are supported by the generosity of SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union:

  • Fellows for 2025–26
  • Fellows of AY 24-25: Joselyn R. Segundo , Erianah Benjamin, and DeVeoneia L. Jordan.

For Questions - Contact

Afrofuturism Program Director

Dr. Michelle DeJohnette

Assistant Professor, ECS

Faculty Mentor

Dr. Liane Hypolite

Assistant Professor, EDL