Margin to Mainstream: The Evolution of Black Animation is a groundbreaking multi media presentation and 2026 college lecture tour created by Keith White, Co-Founder of AfroAnimation.
The program explores 70 years of Black animators’ contributions — from the trailblazers of the 1960s to today’s global innovators spotlighting the cultural, social, and technological milestones that have reshaped animation history. Through a powerful blend of storytelling, archival imagery, short video, and curated case studies, Margin to Mainstream serves as both a historical guide and a forward-looking conversation on representation, access, and opportunity in animation. Its mission is to educate, inspire, and connect students, creators, and industry professionals, highlighting how diversity continues to shape the future of visual storytelling and art.
Participant
Keith White, Co-Founder, AfroAnimation