Today we reflect on "Liberty and Justice for all" as an aspirational goal. As Dr. King said "Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere." Read our response to the recent supreme court rulings that threaten what America claims as its core values https://t.co/oLiEk7gRQH
Congratulations to @browniepoints, founder of the Juneteenth Conference, on graduating from @UnitedWayKC's Project LEAD. Michael wrote about the experience We're excited to see how he applies his new skills in the JuneteenthConf community and beyond. https://t.co/mVJD30egDz
Our first event was perfectly bookended by Tim Banks keynote and Brandi Brown's discussion with Brandi Brown. Brandi and Minda discussed the importance of Juneteenth and the personal message of Minda's book Right Within. If you missed it, catch it here
https://t.co/flkN4sXnMa
Today is about celebrating freedom. Minda Harts, gave a definition of freedom as "no longer being confined". Tim Banks talked about being free to be ourselves at work. Catch Tim, Brandi, Minda, and the rest of our speakers on the Juneteenth 2023 playlist https://t.co/YkNiMK5Mvp
Happy Juneteenth everyone. If you weren’t able to see him live here’s @elchefe presenting his Keynote talk at our first in person Juneteenth Conference: The Solace of You
https://t.co/9ov1Y5e941
Powerful discussion w @MindaHarts Profound quotes she said: “You can’t conquer what you are not willing to confront”• “In order to thrive, not survive, we have to get rid of imposter syndrome, else we’re participating in our own oppression”🤯 @juneteenthconf#Juneteenth2023
We’ve updated the remainder of the schedule. One of our speakers couldn’t make it unfortunately, but another speaker Athena Sayaka WAS able to be here and talk. Sessions will resume at 1-ish and @MindaHarts will join us at the main stage at 4.
In less than 48 hours, I’ll be introducing @elchefe on stage in Chicago to kick off a full day of amazing speakers capped with an interview with @MindaHarts It’s been quite a journey but we made it! See you in Chicago #BlackTechTwitter grab your tickets https://t.co/9eF6deSNRV
It’s almost time, Chicago! In two days, we’re bringing you a stellar lineup of brilliant Black technologists. Celebrate #Juneteenth with us, #network, and #learn about #AI, #UX, #accessibility, #data and more! Tickets available at https://t.co/LuTsFLoCmS #BlackTechTwitter