Afropunk and Black Identity

The ideology behind Afropunk festivals is "no sexism, racism, ableism, ageism. No homophobia, fatphobia, transphobia, and no hatefulness." This type of ethos was typical in 2024, but in 2025, a political paradigm shift occurred in the United States, the impact of which is unknown for venues like Afropunk.

Afropunk started as a music venue and transformed into an annual international platform for creative people who love the freedom to express their unique identities.

In 2024, Afropunk introduced a new movement titled "BLKTOPIA". Its core principles are social change, innovation, artistry, discovery, and empowerment.

Afropunk’s embrace of Black identity is vital in today’s rapidly changing world, where history seems to repeat itself based on the recent rise in racism. Afropunk will always be synonymous with Black expression and a sanctuary for all people who wish to express themselves authentically.

Gen Z recognizes the need to live in a world without racism. They accept the reality of climate change, and they understand that multiculturalism is human nature evolving naturally.

Lisa DuBois

Lisa DuBois is a New York-based ethnographic photojournalist and curator. Her work focuses on subcultures within mainstream society. Her widely collected work on Black subculture in New Orleans is a demonstration of her deep love for history and tradition. She has exhibited her work both internationally and domestically, including at the Schomburg Cultural Center for Research in Black Culture, and at the Gordon Parks Museum in Fort Kansas. She has been interviewed on BronxNet, Nola TV, and Singleshot about her work. Lisa received a BFA from the School of Visual Arts and a degree in Metaphysical Science at the University of Metaphysics. As a freelance photographer, she has contributed to several major news publications and stock photo agencies, including Getty, the New York Post, and the Daily News. Lisa has been recognized by The Guardian and the New York Times for her work as a photographer and curator for X Gallery.  Her most recent project as creative consultant and curator for Art on the Ave helped to launch the first socially distanced outdoor exhibition along Columbus Avenue in New York City. Lisa is a member of Enfoco and a contributor to Social Documentary Network and Edge of Humanity magazine.