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.

Who We Are

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Mission & Aims

Our mission is to advance educational justice and innovation by centering Afrofuturist principles of liberation, creativity, and community impact.

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Spotlights

Read Afrofuturism Fellow spotlights in Campus and College news.

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Apply

Learning more about applying to the initiative.

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2025-2026 Cohort

2024-2025 Cohort

2023-2024 Cohort

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.

Afrofuturism Program Director

Dr. Michelle DeJohnette

Assistant Professor, ECS

mdejohnette@cpp.edu

Faculty Mentor

Dr. Liane Hypolite

Assistant Professor, EDL

lihypolite@cpp.edu

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