Black policy infrastructure is crucial for advancing political and economic freedom, and institutions such as the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies have been instrumental in developing and supporting Black political leaders for decades.
Category: Black Tech
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Artificial Intelligence, Hip-Hop and Education
The D.O.C. has big plans for young people and digital equity in Dallas, including the non-profit platform, DOC Cares, and the Dreams Experience Academy, which provides practical skills and pathways into high-growth creative and STEM-based industries.
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RedNote, Duolingo: Prepare for Friendship?
TikTok is now banned, over 700 million users have switched to RedNote, leading to a surge in Duolingo users learning Mandarin and a growing demand for alternative apps with similar features.
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Black Representation in Tech Matters to Special Education
Special education teachers are turning to artificial intelligence to customize lesson plans and help students with disabilities, but the lack of representation of people of color in AI development may lead to racial and cultural blind spots.
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Black-Owned Cosmetic Chemistry Company Inspires Black Girls to Pursue STEM Careers
Kristen Wells-Collins, founder of Black to the Lab, has created a STEM-based company to inspire Black girls to pursue cosmetic chemistry by bridging beauty and science, offering a Cosmetic Chemistry Activity Set and workshops to learn about branding and marketing.
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Chase Bank & On the Road Lending: serving communities with empowerment
JPMorgan Chase & Co., commonly known as Chase Bank, has a longstanding reputation for innovation in financial services and direct community impact. On Thursday October 10th, JPMorgan hosted a community […]
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53rd Annual Legislative Conference’s Vision to Victory called for Action and AccountabilityÂ
The Annual Legislative Conference featured discussions on racial equity, economic empowerment, climate justice, health disparities, and criminal justice reform, with experts, activists, policymakers, and thought leaders highlighting the importance of intersectionality and the need for strong voter turnout in the 2024 election.
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For Dallas’s Digital Divide, the Cause is Also the CureÂ
By Marlissa Collier A few years ago, the world became temporarily obsessed with Maslow’s hierarchy of needs. The psychology theory was proposed by Abraham Maslow, a thought leader who, during […]
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When it Comes to Tech, We Are Who We’ve Been Waiting For
By Joseph Williams Originally appeared in Word in Black Dr. Fallon Wilson sees a future where “Black girls code, artificial intelligence doesn’t discriminate, and Black people are driving change in […]
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Digital Divide Affecting Healthcare
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) was signed into law in 2021, and funds will be allocated on June 30, 2023. Sixty-five billion dollars will be spent to expand […]