In this episode, we talk to Miranda Ling, Director of Advancement for 826 Valencia, about how they use Afrofuturism to help raise funds. Miranda explains what Afrofuturism is and how it can be used as a tool to challenge mainstream narratives and inspire new ways of thinking about the future. They share their experiences incorporating Afrofuturism into their fundraising strategies and how it has helped them engage with donors in a meaningful way. If you're interested in innovative fundraising techniques and the power of Afrofuturism, this episode is a must-listen!
To connect with Miranda: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mirandashepherd/
To watch Miranda's afrofuturist film-noir: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dry8z6UhZtU&feature=youtu.be (The Lavender Files | Ep. 1 From Dusk)
Some of Miranda's author recommendations:
Octavia Butler
NK Jemisin
Tomi Adeyemi

Quote from Miranda "It's not what we're fighting against, it's what we're fighting for"

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