In Pumzi the concept of race plays an important role in the society of the Maitu Community. It seems that there is an established hierarchy in place, with those who fall under the category of having lighter skin rendered subservient to the dark skinned, and thus more pure blooded Africans. In this caste system there is no possibility for advancement for those trapped in the subservient class. My paper will explore race relations in Afro Futurism and will argue that racism and oppression is a by product of any dominant ethnic group’s rise to power.

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