Texas advocacy groups gathered to discuss the rapid expansion of data centers across Texas and the potential impact on local communities, highlighting concerns about energy use, water consumption, public infrastructure and environmental issues.
Category: Black Tech
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Hip Hop Caucus Expands Its Activism With Documentary ‘#WhileBlack’
#WhileBlack, a documentary exploring racial justice in the age of social media, will have its world premiere at SXSW in Austin on March 13, examining the human cost of viral footage and the intersection of race, technology and accountability.
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Investing in Educators: A Key to America’s Sustainable Future
Investing in a diverse and well-supported educator workforce is an economic necessity to ensure that all students have access to high-quality education and the opportunity to succeed in college, career, and civic life.
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Survey Finds 6 in 10 Black Teens Use AI for Schoolwork, Raising Equity Concerns
Black students are more likely to use AI chatbots to help them with their schoolwork than their white peers, according to a new survey from the Pew Research Center, raising concerns about the potential for racial bias in the technology.
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Building Pathways for Girls: The Impact of Yes Girls Create’s Mentorship Programs
Yes Girls Create is a New York-based nonprofit that empowers girls ages 8-18 through creativity, mentorship, and wellness programming, providing safe and affirming spaces for girls to explore their talents and build confidence.
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Steven D. Hill’s Visionary Set to Redefine Visual Storytelling with AI
Visionary – A Photographic Book by Steven D. Hill is a collection of stylized fashion scenes and surreal visual narratives created using AI tools, exploring the intersection of artificial intelligence, fashion, imagination, and cinematic photography.
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Rising optimism among small and middle market business leaders suggests growth for Dallas
The 2026 Business Leaders Outlook survey from JPMorganChase reveals a rebound in business and economic confidence among small and midsize business leaders, with inflation and economic uncertainty being the top concerns for 2026.
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5 Tips for Dallas ‘Solopreneurs’ to Grow Their Businesses in 2026
Solopreneurs can grow their businesses in 2026 by identifying a business opportunity, making a business plan, maximizing savings, developing a marketing strategy, and planning for growth and operations.
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NAACP Summit Calls for Transparency in Data Center Environmental Impact
The NAACP hosted a summit to address the environmental, economic, and public health concerns associated with the expansion of data centers in Black, brown, and low-income communities, and to call for greater transparency from policymakers and technology companies.
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Navigating Uncertainty: Black Professionals Find Hope at AfroTech Conference
Black tech professionals are using the AfroTech Conference to stay adaptable and find new opportunities in the face of automation and layoffs, while also leveraging AI to their advantage.
