Science fiction writer Octavia E. Butler's vision wasn't mere sci-fi—it was grounded in research and a perspective shared by Black women who care about the future. While 1990s sci-fi dreamed of flying cars, Butler accurately predicted climate change impacts through rigorous study. This panel explores how Black women's perspective, looking both backward and forward, uncovers future features hidden in the past. We'll discuss Butler's 'histofuturism' method and how she envisioned our world with eerie precision.