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🏆 Empowering Afrofuturist Visionary
✍🏿: @awakening_jazen @blacklistedanimatedfilm
Founder: @khemfest
• THE FUTURE IS BLACK 🎙️ @blackstarcreativecoll

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Naseed Gifted | Empowering Afrofuturist Visionary

The Future is Black Podcast
Each and Every Thursday 8 PM @pbsmediastudios YouTube.

Continue to Stay Phocused #pbsoldier
#jazen #afrofuturism #thefutureisblack #thefutureisblackpodcast #anime #animation #gaming #tech #blacktech taken in Newark, New Jersey by @directorgifted

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What a Summer… Didn’t go far but the impact was wide. Continuing to Stay Phocused #pbsoldier #afrofuturism #inspirethenextgeneration #khemfest by @directorgifted

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Continue to push forward back on the 🏀 court after surgery and rehab. taken in Caldwell, New Jersey by @directorgifted

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The level of engagement for our Khem Fest STEAM Lab is unreal. Inspiring the next generation of creators, innovators and story tellers. Led by @sharonda_hollywood_allen and @sulimanonque.

#khemfest #steamlab #afrofuturism #khemfest2026 #blackcreators taken in Express Newark by @directorgifted

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Still buzzing from the energy of this past weekend.

Reflecting on the 12th Annual Khem Fest, my heart is full. When we first started this journey, the vision was simple yet vital: create a dedicated space where our community, creativity, culture, and STEM could intersect without limits. Seeing that vision thrive year after year—and reach new heights this weekend—is deeply humbling.

This festival’s success belongs entirely to the village that built it:

To our Guests and Attendees: Thank you for showing up with such incredible energy, curiosity, and love. Seeing families, students, and creators walking the floor inspired and engaged is the reason we do this work.

To our Volunteers and Staff: You are the true heartbeat and backbone of Khem Fest. Your tireless dedication behind the scenes, your early mornings, and your problem-solving made every moment run smoothly.

To our Creators, Panelists, and Vendors: Thank you for sharing your brilliant work, authentic stories, and artistry. You prove every day that our narratives and our genius deserve center stage.

To our Sponsors and Partners: Your belief in this mission translates into real opportunities for our community. Thank you for investing in our youth, our creators, and the future of diverse storytelling and technology.

Khem Fest is more than an event—it’s a movement powered by community. Thank you for building with us, dreaming with us, and making our 12th year unforgettable.

Until next time, keep creating, keep innovating, and keep inspiring. @expressnewark @ruformdesignstudio @blackstarcreativecoll PBS STEAM @looking_glass_graphics @abenaaviarts @helpmellc @cityofnewarknj

With deep gratitude,
Naseed Gifted @directorgifted
Founder, Khem Fest
#KhemFest #KhemFest12 #STEM #Afrofuturism #BlackCreators CommunityFirst RepresentationMatters taken in Express Newark by @directorgifted

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Still buzzing from the energy of this past weekend.

Reflecting on the 12th Annual Khem Fest, my heart is full. When we first started this journey, the vision was simple yet vital: create a dedicated space where our community, creativity, culture, and STEM could intersect without limits. Seeing that vision thrive year after year—and reach new heights this weekend—is deeply humbling.

This festival’s success belongs entirely to the village that built it:

To our Guests and Attendees: Thank you for showing up with such incredible energy, curiosity, and love. Seeing families, students, and creators walking the floor inspired and engaged is the reason we do this work.

To our Volunteers and Staff: You are the true heartbeat and backbone of Khem Fest. Your tireless dedication behind the scenes, your early mornings, and your problem-solving made every moment run smoothly.

To our Creators, Panelists, and Vendors: Thank you for sharing your brilliant work, authentic stories, and artistry. You prove every day that our narratives and our genius deserve center stage.

To our Sponsors and Partners: Your belief in this mission translates into real opportunities for our community. Thank you for investing in our youth, our creators, and the future of diverse storytelling and technology.

Khem Fest is more than an event—it’s a movement powered by community. Thank you for building with us, dreaming with us, and making our 12th year unforgettable.

Until next time, keep creating, keep innovating, and keep inspiring. @expressnewark @ruformdesignstudio @blackstarcreativecoll PBS STEAM @looking_glass_graphics @abenaaviarts @helpmellc @cityofnewarknj

With deep gratitude,
Naseed Gifted @directorgifted
Founder, Khem Fest
#KhemFest #KhemFest12 #STEM #Afrofuturism #BlackCreators CommunityFirst RepresentationMatters taken in Express Newark by @directorgifted

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We all had an incredible time at the 12th Annual Khemfest evet at Express Newark on Halsey. There was Khemetic Yoga, Martial Arts demonstration, cosplay, games or all sorts, comics, Virtual Reality, Holograms, Projectors, Augmented Reality various workshops on art, tech, and culture, abimated films, award ceremonies, and more! Great content, great music, great people, great vibes#Khemfest2026 #Multivate #LookingGlass #LookingGlassGraphics #NewarkNJ by @directorgifted

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#Khemfest #TheFutureIsBlack #afrofuturism taken in Express Newark by @directorgifted

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#Khemfest2026 #Afrofuturism #TheFutureIsBlack taken in Newark, New Jersey by @directorgifted

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Just another day and life of 3 Kings. Newark International film festival @directorgifted @mrcommodore by @directorgifted

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Less than one week away….

Join us for the 12th Annual Khem Fest and Khem Animation Film Festival (KAFF) in downtown Newark, NJ on September 25th- 26th 2026, - The Ultimate Afrofuturism Festival! 🚀🎉 #KAFF #Afrofuturism #khemfest2026 #blackanimation #gaming taken in Newark Culture Club- NJ by @directorgifted

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MY KHEM STORY: SPOTLIGHT NASEED GIFTED

“Asking permission from the elders before Khem Fest could be born..”- @directorgifted

Every year, Khem Fest provides a platform for independent artists, animators, and tech innovators. We want to hear your experience.

How has Khem Fest impacted your creative journey? Share your story by posting a video or photo using the hashtag #MyKhemStory and tagging @KhemFest to be featured.
Join us for the 12th Annual event on September 25-26. Pass details in bio.
#KhemFest2026 #BlackCreators #IndieComics #NewarkNJ taken in Express Newark by @directorgifted

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