Afrofuturism

To get started with building augmented reality (AR) apps, follow these steps: 1. Learn the Basics: Familiarize yourself with the fundamentals of AR technology, including how it works, its applications, and different platforms. 2. Choose a Development Platform: Decide which AR development platform to use. Popular choices include ARKit for iOS apps, ARCore for Android apps, Unity with Vuforia, or platforms like Snapchat's Lens Studio or Facebook's Spark AR Studio. 3. Learn Programming Languages: Depending on your chosen platform, learn the necessary programming languages. For ARKit, you'll need Swift or Objective-C for iOS development, while ARCore requires Java or Kotlin for Android. 4. Acquire Necessary Tools: Download and install the necessary software development kits (SDKs), integrated development environments (IDEs), and any other tools required for your chosen platform. 5. Start Small: Begin with simple projects to understand the basics of AR development. Experiment with placing virtual objects in the real world, detecting surfaces, and implementing basic interactions. 6. Join Communities and Resources: Engage with AR development communities, forums, and online tutorials to learn from others, ask questions, and stay updated on the latest trends and techniques. 7. Practice and iterate: Continuously practice and iterate on your projects to improve your skills and create more advanced AR experiences. By following these steps and staying committed to learning and practicing, you can begin your journey toward building augmented reality apps.

As long as cisgendered male whiteness is considered the norm in science fiction and all others are "other", science fiction will fail to realize its potential as an egalitarian space that promotes improved human relations. Yes, I grew up on Star Trek, Heinlein, "Up With People", and "I'm Ok, You're Okay." Speaking of Star Trek, I'm LOVING Discovery. Looking forward to the next season. But I digress. This article from The New Republic highlights some of the negative responses today and 50 years ago in relation African Americans and other non-white, non-binary content creators. We can do better folks.

The panel members Queen Mother Makeda Dread, Executive Director of Worldbeat Cultural Center, Dr. Willie Blair, President of California BAPAC, and Rev. Shane Harris, President of San Diego Chaoter of National Action Network engaged in lively discussion that included definitions, examples, barriers, and bridges to increasing trust and recpect in our community facillitated by Qamar Bradford, Counselor with California State Department of Rehabilitation.