Avant-Garde Blackness Of Afropunk’s Lineup: Alternative Approach To Black Excellence

Apart from its cutting-edge musical lineup, Afropunk, which takes place this weekend, features multiple facets to its event, including an “activism row” reflective of the festival’s socially conscious messaging and philosophy.

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By Erin Davis

As the weekend of Oct 13-14 approaches, the city bustles and buzzes with the anticipation of an influx of upcoming activity, which most notably includes the Afropunk Atlanta music festival, which will run both days.

The Afropunk festival is not only a diverse multicultural music fest that has an international influence and platform, but also a growing movement of non-conforming, forward-looking creatives and individuals who live fearlessly and authentically within their unique truth.