Grioneers
Providing innovative event solutions
Dear Friends and Family,
I’m honored to share that next month I’ve been invited to travel to Dakar, Senegal to present at the Future Waves Conference and Festival—an incredible gathering at the crossroads of culture, innovation, and our shared future.
This journey is deeply meaningful to me, both personally and professionally. It’s a chance to connect with visionaries from across the globe, to share my work, and to bring back inspiration and knowledge that will ripple through our community.
To make this trip safe, productive, and possible, I’m asking for your support. Your tax-deductible donation will help cover travel and lodging so I can focus on representing our collective dreams and stories on this world stage.
As a small token of gratitude, I would be honored to bring back a handful of earth from the region—a tangible connection to the land and its rich heritage.
Thank you for being part of my journey, and for helping me step into this moment with confidence and community at my back.
With love and gratitude,
Dr. Lawana “Firyali” Richmond
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December 2024
Afrofuturism Dream Tanks are vibrant creative spaces inspired by Ubuntu Theory! Here, we harness the power of multimedia content to explore exciting visions of the future. Using Appreciative Inquiry, we foster aspirational co-creation, empowering everyone to thrive together. In this unique experience, we'll integrate cutting-edge artificial intelligence to enhance visualization and planning, making our dreams more tangible than ever!
About Us
Dive into a realm of knowledge and creativity at Grioneers. We use gamification and the principle of edutainment to expand opportunities and knowledge in an organic way. Our outcomes include connecting participants with purpose and pathways for long and near term future success. Careers, businesses, and collaborations have all been born and enhanced in our spaces. We specialize in hosting events, workshops, seminars, and trips that revolve around science, technology, science fiction, comic books, art, social justice, and Afrofuturism. Our diverse offerings cater to all age groups, providing a platform for learning and exploration.
A huge thank you to everyone who jumped on board to help us spread the incredible movement of Afrofuturism across the globe!
In Amsterdam, we were thrilled to help produce the very first Afrofuturism Summit in the Netherlands and support the Vreden brothers as they launched their exciting Kickstarter Campaign for their graphic novel, Rise of the Mafu.
We also had the amazing opportunity to participate behind the scenes at the inaugural Afrofuturism Congress with 27 inspiring leaders from the Black Speculative Arts Movement worldwide!
MISSION:
Use Afrofuturism as a framework that leverages history as well as the present to inform visions of the future (as well as the past and the present) and encourage participants to reverse engineer pathways toward actions that lead most closely to desired future states.
VISION:
An inclusive, equitable, and sustainable future in which humanity is thriving.
VALUES:
Sankofa - It is never too late to go back and fix it. Past, present, and future are intertwined.
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Ubuntu - I am because we are and because we are therefore I am.
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Nommo - Belief in the power of words to cause change.
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Careers
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Business
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Personal Growth
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Community Development
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Grioneers, Inc. is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization powered largely by donations from people like you.
Tax ID Number: 88-4300045
What We Offer
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Afrofuturism Lounge
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Afro (Future) Con
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Afrofuturism Dream Tank
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Movie screenings
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Art Exhibitions
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Workshops
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Field Trips
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...and more
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Our Work
Events
Engaging Experiences
Immerse yourself in our captivating events that blend science, technology, and creativity. From interactive workshops to insightful seminars, we offer a range of experiences that inspire and educate.
Trips
Adventures Await
Embark on exciting trips with us that explore the realms of science fiction, art, and social justice. Join us on transformative journeys that combine learning with fun and discovery.
Workshops
Hands-On Learning
Participate in our hands-on workshops designed to spark creativity and critical thinking. Delve into the world of afrofuturism, comic books, and more, as you engage in interactive learning experiences.