Presented by Business Wire and Black PR Wire on Tuesday, February 27 at 12 p.m. (PT) / 3 p.m. (ET)

(Black PR Wire) Miami, FL – Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming increasingly popular, and is changing the way we work, play, and live. While AI has revolutionized industries, enhancing efficiency, productivity, and convenience in unprecedented ways, its rapid proliferation also raises significant ethical, social, and economic concerns. On February 27, 2024, at 12:00 p.m.(PT)/3:00 p.m. (ET), Business Wire and Black PR Wire will present the AI in the Black Community Webinar.

"The popularity and use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is growing each and every day," said Bernadette Morris, CEO and Founder of Black PR Wire. "Our community will be empowered through topics covering everything from upskilling and reskilling for the age of artificial intelligence to creating a more diverse AI workforce. It will also discuss inclusion in tech and how to teach children about cutting-edge technology."

Panelists for this dynamic event include:

Farah Allen

Founder and CEO, The Labz

Farah Allen is an accomplished media technology specialist with over 20 years of Technology Leadership experience. Farah is currently the CEO & founder of The Labz, a no-code website-building platform that creates interactive, socially engaging web experiences and brand-led metaverses. Farah has been voted Startup of the Year, Women of the Year in Technology, and has been featured in publications such as Cosmopolitan, Forbes, Business Insider, and Fast Company.

Ayana Elon

Founder, Black Girl Ai

Established by Ayana Elon, Black Girl Ai is a platform dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusion in the tech industry. By harnessing the power of cutting-edge tools, Black Girl Ai aims to make the tech industry more diverse, equitable, and inclusive for all, using technology as a force for good.

Dr. Allison Hudson

Managing Owner, AHH Consulting LLC and Assistant Professor at Miami Dade College

Dr. Allison Hudson is the managing owner of AHH Consulting LLC, specializing in business consulting with a focus on applied artificial intelligence, product and service development, and business strategy. Dr. Hudson is also an assistant professor in the School of Global Business, Trade and Transportation at Miami Dade College in Miami, Florida. She recently co-created a new course called Applied Artificial Intelligence in Business, the first of its kind in the state of Florida.

Damaso Reyes

Journalist, New York Amsterdam News

Damaso Reyes has been a journalist and contributor to the Amsterdam News since 1996. He has been published by: The Associated Press, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, the San Francisco Chronicle, New York Magazine, Der Spiegel, KSFR radio, the Miami Herald and Forbes.

Terysa Ridgeway

Technical Program Manager, Google

Author of "Terysa Solves It!," Terysa Ridgeway is a technical program manager at Google. Before that, Terysa was a rocket scientist developing code for Exoatmospheric Spacecraft! Terysa holds computer science and mathematics degrees from Southern University and A&M College, and is nearing completion of Stanford University's LEAD Executive Education program.

The session will be moderated by:

Bernadette Morris

CEO and Founder, Black PR Wire/Sonshine Communications

Bernadette Morris is a dedicated community leader and successful business owner/executive. Bernadette owns three companies: Sonshine Communications, founded in 1993; Black PR Wire, Inc., founded in 2000; and Women Grow Strong, founded in 2007. Black PR Wire is an online newswire distribution company providing key news and information to Black media in the U.S. and the Caribbean 24/7.

The webinar is ideal for anyone interested in understanding the crucial topics shaping the AI landscape today. To register for this insightful event, visit https://bwnews.pr/3ulbuq9.

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