4 Things To Know About Afropunk

Solange will perform at the Afropunk festival Oct. 14 and 15 in Atlanta. More than a music festival, Afropunk is a “culture that encourages the acceptance of Black kids around the world who don’t conform to the stereotypical images created of our people.”

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The concept of Afropunk is a lot of things.

It’s an unconventional exploration of self-identity. It’s a culture that encourages the acceptance of Black kids around the world who don’t conform to the stereotypical images created of our people.

For me, Afropunk is a freeing concept because I am Black, I am a girl, I am queer and inherit unique struggles of each of these communities. Afropunk celebrates our differences, helping us to celebrate each other.