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The League of Extraordinary Black People II: The Geek Shall Inherit The Earth!
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THE LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY BLACK PEOPLE II:The Geek Shall Inherit The EarthWhat exactly is a “nerd”?A nerd is defined as a person who is single-minded or accomplished in scientific or technical…Continue
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THE MAKING OF A STEAMFUNKATEER: Creating a Steamfunk Persona
THE MAKING OF A STEAMFUNKATEER: Creating a Steamfunk PersonaWhat is a Persona?A persona is the fictional person you wish to have been had you lived during the period of time your Steamfunk setting covers, or had you lived in the world in which your Steamfunk stories are set.Creating a persona…See More
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THE LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY BLACK PEOPLE: The Dieselpunk Edition!
Mob bosses. Nazis. Flappers. Jazz. Bootleggers. Marcus Garvey. The Tulsa Race Riots.This is some of the stuff of the era of Dieselpunk – an often grittier sibling of Steampunk.Dieselpunk is a sub-genre of Science Fiction and Fantasy that includes – but is not limited to, or bound by – the aesthetics, style and philosophies of film…See More
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STEAMFUNK FIGHTERS: Black Warriors in the Age of Steam!
In this installment of The League of Extraordinary Black People Series, we take an in-depth look at Steamfunk fighters – incomparable warriors, who fought for glory, freedom and honor upon blood-soaked battlefields and in sweat-stained rings.While I have a ball sharing these extraordinary people with you, I have an affinity…See More
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STEAMFUNK ENCHANTERS: Black Magicians, Conjurers and Soothsayers in the Age of Steam!
STEAMFUNK ENCHANTERS: Black Magicians, Conjurers and Soothsayers in the Age of Steam! We return to our League of Extraordinary Black People series with a look at the great men and women whose lives were bolstered, or broken, by the arts of legerdemain, divination and…See More
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PUTTING THEPUTTING THE “FUNK” IN STEAMFUNK: Standingo and Shane transport us to funky new worlds through their canvases
In this installment, we feature two Blacknificent artists who have made invaluable contributions to Steamfunk and Fantasy through their masterful use of pencil, pen and brush.Let’s get to know these artists – Stanley Weaver and Marcellus Jackson – and their amazing work a bit better.TO READ THIS ARTICLE IN ITS ENTIRETY,…See More
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IS STEAMFUNK JUST ‘BLACK’ STEAMPUNK? – The Illusion of Genre & Subgenre
IS STEAMFUNK JUST ‘BLACK’ STEAMPUNK? – The Illusion of Genre & SubgenreRecently, while discussing the business of writing, a fellow writer took a jab at…See More
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RITE OF PASSAGE: The Web – A Steamfunk Tale!
RITE OF PASSAGE: The WebThe soles of Jake Jessup’s feet were on fire. Pine cones and dry twigs bit into his flesh as he sprinted through the dense forest.The full moon cast a silver glow upon the leaves that crackled beneath Jake’s heels.He no longer heard the dogs, or the curses of Master William Jessup’s slave-catchers, so he…See More
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STEAMFUNK MUSIC!
STEAMFUNK MUSIC Funk is a very distinct style of music based on R&B, soul and jazz which is characterized by a strong bassline – often in the percussive “slap bass” style of Larry Graham (originally of Sly & the Family Stone), complex rhythms and a simple song structure.The name “Funk” originated in the 1950s, when “funk” and “funky” were used increasingly as adjectives in the context of soul music — the…See More
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STEAMFUNK DANDIES: Black Men & Women of Distinction in the Age of Steam!
STEAMFUNK DANDIES: Black Men & Women of Distinction in the Age of Steam!In an earlier post – THE MAHOGANY…See More
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lack Dispatches: Real-Life Superheroes in the Age of Steam(funk) on Tor.com
Black Dispatches: Real-Life Superheroes in the Age of Steam(funk)BALOGUN OJETADEEspionage—the act or practice of spying or of using spies to obtain secret information—has been with us probably since one of our first villagers looked over the hill to see what the other village was up to.Espionage is one of the world’s oldest professions because as long as there is one person who has an advantage over another, be it…See More
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THE MAHOGANY MASQUERADE: The Politics of Fashion in Steamfunk!
THE MAHOGANY MASQUERADE: The Politics of Fashion in Steamfunk“No matter where you get the fashion from, how it’s produced, who is in charge of distributing it are all political choices. That’s why I think Steampunk fashion is a highly charged fashion aesthetic. It deals with history and history is always political.” – Diana Pho / Ay-leen The PeacemakerOne may not immediately think that there is a…See More
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Do Black People Really Read This Stuff? II: Science Fiction, Steamfunk & More!
Do Black People Really Read This Stuff? II: Science Fiction, Steamfunk & More! “Fantasy is the impossible made probable. Science Fiction is the improbable made possible.” – Rod SerlingIn our first installment of the …See More
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WORD & SOUL and STEAMFUNK! OH, MY! Publisher Milton Davis brings two great Movements to the Masses!
SWORD & SOUL and STEAMFUNK! Oh, My!Publisher Milton Davis brings two great Movements to the MassesThis week, we are pleased to welcome author and publisher, Milton J. Davis – CEO of MVmedia, producer of the Steamfunk series, Rite of Passage and author / publisher of six books of Black Speculative Fiction – to…See More
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STEAMFUNK ADVENTURERS & EXPLORERS: Black Pathfinders in the Age of Steam!
STEAMFUNK ADVENTURERS & EXPLORERS: Black Pathfinders in the Age of Steam! Last month began our League of Extraordinary Black People Series – a monthly series in which I feature members of the …See More
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Dear Sir, I have just spend a very large chunk of my weekend workday reading your blog. I must say WOW. I was thrilled and excited and called my son - who is 15 and at a Metallica concert with his father to tell him about you (he will read your stuff when he gets home).
It was wonderful and thought provoking and eye opening. Its funny how one always assumes they are alone in the universe and before them rises a behemoth.
That they are not the only elephant in the room - i look forward to the friendship.
Hi Balogun, thank you for the 'friend' and I look forward to following your posts (I'm also following your blog). Much to discover.
Bill
I look forward to you guiding me through this fascinating world.Thanks for being a friend !
Great to have you with us, Balogun. You've already posted some very interesting stuff and you have quite an interesting biography.