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The MKE Tech Podcast focuses on driving equity and diversity in tech and startup spaces. Hosted by Nadiyah Johnson and guests, this podcast amplifies the voices of Milwaukee’s Tech Ecosystem as well as brings awareness to various events, groups, meetups, and initiatives geared toward tech diversification. 🚀 Hear interviews with founders of successful startups. 🚀 Learn about emerging technologies. 🚀 Connect with tech activists, advocates, tech organizers, and founders from around the world. *This podcast is presented by Milky Way Tech Hub, a Jet Constellations Company.
Join us on a riveting episode of the MKE Tech Podcast where we dive deep with Yeshi, the founder of Data for Black Lives, who shares her profound insights on how data serves as a tool for social change. Yeshi recounts her personal journey from activism to founding her organization, reflecting on pivotal moments that shaped her mission. She also discusses the ”Decompress” program, an initiative that reclaims electronic music as a significant Black innovation and a medium for societal transformation.
In this episode, Yeshi explores the broader implications of data in addressing systemic issues within the Black community, from educational reforms to public health disparities. She passionately details the ”Algorithm as Apartheid” campaign and its goals to dismantle data-driven discrimination. Additionally, she sheds light on the ”No More Data Weapons” campaign, aimed at curtailing intrusive social media surveillance practices that disproportionately target Black communities.
As we approach the return of the Data for Black Lives conference, Yeshi invites us to look forward to a space of unity and constructive dialogue, where activists, scholars, and community members converge to drive meaningful change. This episode is a powerful testament to the role of data in amplifying voices and catalyzing community action. Join the conversation and be part of the movement towards equitable and inclusive data practices.
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