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Who We Are
2024 Black Joy AI Summit
The 2024 Black Joy AI Summit is a pioneering initiative that brings together Black leaders, technologists, cultural artists, and scholars to reimagine the future of artificial intelligence through the lens of Black Joy. We are a community of visionaries and advocates who believe that technology, rooted in cultural understanding and ethical practices, can be a powerful tool for liberation and empowerment.
Our leadership comprises esteemed individuals from diverse fields—public interest technology, academia, cultural institutions, and the arts—united by a shared commitment to creating AI that honors and elevates Black experiences. This Summit, taking place on September 13-14, 2024, at Union Temple Church in Washington, DC, is supported by the National Science Foundation, reflecting our dedication to blending the humanities, arts, and technology in ways that promote sustainability, equity, and dignity.
What We’re About
At the heart of the 2024 Black Joy AI Summit is a bold vision: to build a network of Black leaders who use Black Joy to design, develop, and critique AI systems, creating a digital future that reflects and respects the richness of Black culture. By registering for this summit, you are joining a transformative movement that seeks to translate the purpose and potential of AI to the broader Black community.
Why You Should Register
1. Be a Part of History: This is the inaugural summit focused on integrating Black Joy into AI development. Your presence will contribute to a historic gathering that is setting the foundation for a culturally responsive and ethical AI ecosystem.
2. Shape the Future of AI: Engage in hands-on workshops and discussions where you can directly influence how AI models are fine-tuned to honor Black existence, culture, and agency.
3. Connect with Visionaries: Network with leading experts, cultural artists, technologists, and policymakers who are at the forefront of AI and Black cultural arts, offering you unique insights and collaboration opportunities.
4. Empower Your Community: Learn and discuss strategies that will help you bring the benefits of AI back to your community, ensuring that technological advancements are equitable and beneficial to all.
Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of a groundbreaking dialogue that will influence the future of AI for generations to come. Mark your calendars for September 13-14, 2024, and register today to secure your place in this pivotal event.
Meet the Speakers
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Dr. Fallon Wilson
Founder/Principal Investigator
#BlackTechFutures Research Institute -
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Isaac McCoy
Co-Principal Investigator
Dean of Stillman College
Stillman College -
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Melissa Brown-Sims
Co-Founder/Program Evaluator
#BlackTechFutures Research Institute -
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Jurnell Cockhren
Lead Researcher;
Co-Principal Investigator
#BlackTechFutures Research Institute
Civic Hacker -
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Micheala Henley
Curriculum Director;
Siegel Research Fellow
#BlackTechFutures Research Institute -
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Dr. Nettrice Gaskins
Pioneering Digital Artist and Scholar in Techno-Vernacular Creativity and Afrofuturism
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John Pasmore
Founder/CEO
Latimer.AI -
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Ashley Northington
Chief External Relations Officer
American Mathematical Society -
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Dr. Pamela E. Scott-Johnson
Provost and Vice President
Spelman College -
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Ayorie Selassie
AI Newbies
CEO/Founder -
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Ananda Leeke
Founder
Ananda Leeke Consulting -
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Bianca Jackson
BrickRose Exchange
Founder -
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Chiziterem Uwaga
Pioneering AI Researcher Advocating for Culturally Emergent African Language Models
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Curry Hackett
City College of New York
Distinguished Lecturer -
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Dr. Erin Lynch
President
Quality Education for Minorities (QEM) Network -
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Dr. Fay Cobb Payton
Award-Winning Researcher, Inclusive Innovation Leader, and Pioneering Expert in AI Ethics and Data Science
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HAJJ Flemmings
CEO/FOUNDER
REBRANDX -
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Dr. Jeanine Abrams Mclean
President
Fair Count -
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Dr. Karen Holland
Distinguished Higher Education Administrator, Mental Wellness Advocate, and Pioneering Scholar in AI-Driven Educational Research
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Krystal Chatman
Professional Learning & Community Manager
Computer Science Teachers Association -
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Meka Egwuekwe
Executive Director
CodeCrew -
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Stefan Youngblood
Global Entrepreneur and Social Impact Leader Pioneering AI Literacy and Digital Inclusion for Marginalized Communities
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Tahir Hemphill
Creative Technologist
Rap Research Lab -
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Tirra Hargrow
Innovative Spiritual Coach and Afro Dance Instructor Bridging Ancestral Wisdom with Modern Technology for Holistic Healing and Creative Empowerment
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Tyrance Billingsley II
Founder and Executive Director
Black Tech Street -
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Chelsey Roebuck
Founder and Executive Director
Emerging Leaders in Technology and Engineering, Inc -
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Shiraz Ashraf
Field Senior Advisor
Agency Counselor Clinton White -
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Dr. Pamela Dube
Professor
Central University of Technology, Free State -
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Archbishop Dr. E. Bernard Jordan
Founder
Zoe Ministries -
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Dr. Stacey Floyd-Thomas
Professor
Vanderbilt University Divinity School -
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Alexa Turnage
Co-Founder
Black Tech Saturdays -
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Dr. Brittany Mosby
Inaugural Director of HBCU Success
Tennessee Higher Education Commission -
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Damon T. Hewitt
President and Executive Director
Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law -
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Dr. Erika D. Gault, Ph.D.
Director
Lilly Endowment Curator of African American Religious History -
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Erin Reddick
AI Developer & Founder
@ChatBlackGPT -
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Suzanne Elise Walsh
19th President of Bennett College
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Dr. Brittany L. Mosby
Director of HBCU Success at Tennessee Higher Education Commission
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Jasmine McNealy
Department of Media, Production, Management, and Technology
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Dr. Philip Reed-Butler
Assistant Professor
Theology and Black Posthuman Artificial Intelligence Systems
Iliff School of Theology -
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Dr. Angela Mosley
Founder
You Artistry Collaborative -
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Keem Hughley
Master Chef
Bronze Restaurant -
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Danette “Dani” Tucker
Dance and Fitness Instructor
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Ishvaraus Davis
Engineer Lead at Meta
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Dr. Ebony Mcgee
Professor of Innovation and Inclusion
Johns Hopkins University -
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Nicol R. Howard, Ph.D.
Dean
School of Education
University of Redlands -
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Perry Carter
Experienced I.T. and Corporate Relations Executive, Software Developer
U.S. Marine Corps veteran -
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Damon Packwood
Creator, Executive Director
Gameheads -
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Dennis Schutlz
Exec. Dir. Blacks In Technology Foundation
Customer Success
Microsoft -
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Ishvaraus Davis
Engineering Leader | Tech Policy
Fieldguide -
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Nicol Turner Lee
Senior Fellow, Center for Technology Innovation
The Brookings Institution -
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Oneisha Freeman
Digital Connectivity Manager
Georgia Technology Authority -
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Spencer Overton
The Patricia Roberts Harris Research Professor of Law
The George Washington University -
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Jeremy Treadwell
President
Treadwell Agency -
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Eloise Alexis
VP of Development
LEAD Public Schools
Celebrating 2024 HBCU
Black Public Interest Technology Fellows
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Dr. Candace Lewis
President
Gammon Theological Seminary -
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Dr. Craig Soaries
Director of the Harte Honors College, Associate Professor, Interdisciplinary Studies Program
Stillman College -
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Dr. Gordon Govens
Associate Professor and Executive Director Faith Based and Social Justice Initiatives and Thriving Congregations Lilly Grant
Stillman College -
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Dr. Gwendolyn Bookman
Associate Professor, Political Science
Bennett College -
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Dr. Rhonda Collier
Chair, Modern Languages, Communication and Philosophy
Tuskegee University -
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Dr. Sharon Honore
Associate Professor in the Department of Communication and Performing Arts
University of Virgin Islands -
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Dr. Stacey Coleman
Assistant Professor of Sociology
Wilberforce University -
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Dr. Valeisha Ellis
Assistant Professor, Education (STEM)
Spelman College -
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Ervin James III
Associate Professor of History
Paul Quinn College -
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Jerlinda Anderson
Assistant Professor of Psychology School of Education, Health, and Human Services
Benedict College -
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Holly Rachel
Executive Director of the Darrell S. Freeman Incubation and Innovation
Fisk University -
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Dr. Francis (Fred) Agbemade
Assistant Professor of Spanish
Paine College -
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Dr. Harvey R. Fields Jr.
Dean of the College of STEM
Harris-Stowe State University
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Event Agenda
Day 1
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Welcome & Overview
Black Cultural Art Performances
Screening of Anatola Araba’s Afro Algorithms Short Film
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Lighting Talks about Black Cultural Art & Artificial Intelligence
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Black Cultural Arts & Artificial Intelligence Workshop
Dr. Nettrice Gaskins
Black Cultural Arts & Artificial Intelligence Workshop
Hajj Flemming
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Lunch Break
1:00 PM - 1:20 PM
Lighting Talks about Black Cultural Institutions & Artificial Intelligence
1:20 PM - 2:20 PM
Panel: Historically Marginalized Cultural Institutions in the US South and Global South as Places of Joy and Ethical AI Inclusion
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Black Cultural Institutions
& Artificial Intelligence Workshop
Curry Hackett
Black Cultural Institutions
& Artificial Intelligence Workshop
Tahir Hemphill
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Small Group Discussions & Wrap Up
Day 2
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Black Cultural Art Performances
Artificial Intelligence Futures, Digital Equity, & Digital Infrastructure Musings
10:00 AM–10:30 AM
Lighting Talks about Black Artificial Intelligence Foundational Models
10:30 AM -11:30 AM
Black AI Foundational Models & Developing Future Creators & Workforce Workshop
Dr. Fay Cobb Payton
Black Public Interest Technology Workshop
Michaela Henley & Jurnell Cockhren
Artificial Intelligence Bills and Policy Review Workshop
11:30 AM -1:00 PM
Small Group Discussions & Wrap Up
Contact
Get in Touch with Us
We’re here to help with any questions or information you need regarding the 2024 Black Joy AI Summit. Whether you’re looking to learn more about the event, need assistance with registration, or have specific inquiries, our team is ready to assist.
outreach@blacktechfutures.com