Futurism, especially when connected to equity-seeking communities (e.g. Afrofuturism, Crip Futurism, Indigenous Futurism), is a way of thinking and acting that sees historically oppressed groups as key players in shaping the future, not just as part of the past or disappearing.

_____ Futurism reimagines who gets to shape the future. In a world where historically oppressed groups—especially Black, Indigenous, and disabled communities—are often excluded from technological advancements, Futurism shifts the focus to these communities as key innovators. More than just inclusion, _____ Futurism is often about transformation. It critically examines the limitations of existing concepts and systems, challenging surface-level approaches to accessibility and inclusion. Instead, it envisions a future where these systems are restructured, and the stated communities lead the creation of new structures. By incorporating intersectional ideas of justice, Futurism pushes back against the narrative that these communities are tied to the past, advocating for a radical rethinking of who gets to shape technological and cultural progress.