Afrofuturism Dream Tanks: Strategic Planning for Empowered Black Futures

Kheprw Institute and Alkhemy+ Present

Afrofuturism Dream Tanks: Strategic Planning for Empowered Black Futures

Featuring Dr. LaWana Richmond

This presentation explores the concept of “Dream Tanks,” a visionary approach to strategic planning rooted in Afrofuturism. By leveraging collaborative design, Ubuntu theory, and appreciative inquiry, Dream Tanks serve as incubators for imagining transformative futures that address systemic challenges. The session will highlight how Afrofuturism’s lens of empowerment, resilience, and creativity can be applied to organizational, community, and global strategic initiatives. Attendees will learn how to harness this framework to inspire visionary thinking and actionable solutions that honor diverse identities and collective progress.

Dr. LaWana Richmond brings to the conversation her experience with the first Afrofuturism Dream Tank, founded in 2018 in the community of San Diego. She will speak on her original vision for the project and what she has learned as it expanded with community input over the past six years.

Host or Publisher Kheprw Institute