‘AfroCentric Style: A Celebration of Blackness and Identity in Pop Culture’ with Shirley Neal

Join the ASU FIDM Library for a presentation and Q&A with Shirley Neal, author of the new book “AfroCentric Style: A Celebration of Blackness and Identity in Pop Culture.” 

“AfroCentric Style” is brimming with more than one hundred attention-grabbing photos that highlight the Black influence in some of the most viral moments, movements, missteps, and memes that have shaped and defined mainstream pop culture. The book serves as a conduit to celebrate the richness of Black expression and provide a deeper understanding and appreciation of Black history. From Beyonce and Rihanna to Black cowboys and Black Lives Matter, Neal breaks down the cultural conversation into three categories: fashion, hair and beauty. 

Neal is a Los Angeles-based journalist, author, and TV and Film producer whose works have focused on pop culture, Africa, Black identity, and cultural themes. She conducted research for “AfroCentricStyle” at the ASU FIDM Library. 

Copies of "AfroCentric Style: A Celebration of Blackness & Identity in Pop Culture" will be for sale at the event from Malik Books. Visit the store online or in Los Angeles.

Please note: This event takes place at the ASU FIDM Library and online via Zoom from 3 to 4 p.m. MST/PDT (Arizona and California). To attend, please register in advance.