Explore the intricacies of Afro-Asian encounters and identities in historical and contemporary contexts. Analyze representations of Afro-Asian encounters and identities across literary, media, and artistic forms. Explore the contemporary intersections of Global Blackness and Global Asias in various social and pop culture contexts. Examine major themes relevant to Afro-Asia, including but not limited to diaspora, intimacy, gender, cuisine, music, capitalism, environmentalism, and activism.