Four people stand on a university campus courtyard in front of a DJ set. One person is holding a microphone, another is holding a piece of paper. The other two people are clapping.

The event featured a block-party-style atmosphere on the courtyard of the Liberal Arts and Arts & Humanities Building.

A university student poses for a graduation headshot photo with a cap and gown.

Kynda Henry grew up with a love of storytelling and hopes to become a filmmaker.

A crowd of people are dressed for a Halloween event in Downtown Bryan.

The student-driven, four-day event also includes a ghost walk in Downtown Bryan, a folklore symposium and a performance.

A university professor speaks a podium.

The “Afrofuturism Explored!” conference returns Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Liberal Arts and Arts and Humanities Building, Room 453. The second-annual event in honor of Black History Month features panel discussions with students and faculty, keynote speakers, poem recitations and a film screening. It was organized by Dr. Will Connor, lecturer in the Performance and Visual Studies program.