SXSW 2024
How Black Women Are Using Tech To Drive Social Change
Description:
We’re living in the brighter future we envisioned. A future where technology is being used to disrupt systemic inequalities, but the change is being driven by the people. By the innovators who’ve built platforms that use tech as a tool for change, and by the communities who are using these platforms and thereby actualizing them as tools for true impact. This panel will delve into the real-world experiences of Black women who are leveraging tech for social impact, offering transparency into their challenges, successes and their motivation for using technology as a tool to drive social change.
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Takeaways
- Technology can be a powerful tool to drive social change, address systemic inequities and amplify marginalized voices.
- Collaboration, community-building and inclusive design are key elements for effectively utilizing technology for social change.
- Ethical considerations and accessibility should be at the forefront when developing or using technology for social change.
Speakers
- Nikki Porcher, Founder, Buy From A Black Woman
- LaKisha Greenwade, Founder, Wearable Tech Ventures
- DeShuna Spencer, Founder, Kweli TV
Organizer
Nikki Porcher, Founder, Buy From A Black Woman
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