Dr. Kinitra Brooks, the Audrey and John Leslie Endowed Chair in Literary Studies in the Department of English at Michigan State University, explains how her New Orleans roots affected her research and life, making her more interested in the supernatural. She shares her definition of Afrofuturism and discusses how Zora Neale Hurston's legacy showcases aspects of Afrofuturism before the term was officially coined. Dr. Brook introduces her latest work in the area of conjure feminism, a study exploring the various secrets of black southern and Caribbean women in terms of their spiritual work and practices. She speaks on how modern black women are looking to conjure women as a source of creative inspiration. Dr. Brooks is interviewed by Holly Baker.
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