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SUMMARY:STEM Workshops with Black at Microsoft
DESCRIPTION:Time: 3:00 – 4:00PM \nJoin us for a pair of interactive\, AI-powered workshops presented by Black at Microsoft (BAM) Houston\, designed to explore the legacy of Juneteenth through storytelling\, creativity\, and cutting-edge technology. \nYouth Workshop – Copilot & Culture: Freedom to Create \nIn this hands-on session\, students will use Microsoft Copilot and Surface devices to write stories\, design graphics\, and bring their visions to life\, reimagining what freedom and the future look like through the lens of Juneteenth. Perfect for kids and teens ready to create\, collaborate\, and innovate. \n  \nAdult Workshop – Copilot & Culture: Legacy in Motion \nAdults will reflect on the past and envision the future by using Microsoft Copilot to explore Black storytelling\, legacy-building\, and creative expression through AI. \n  \nBrought to you by Black at Microsoft\, a community dedicated to advancing Black excellence in tech and empowering the next generation through education and innovation. \n  \nEach workshop is 25 minutes long and devices will be provided. \n  \n*This is an indoor event with limited capacity  \nRSVP HOME\n \nFor any workshops sold out\, walk-in seats will be available on a first come first serve basis. \n 
URL:https://houstonfreedmenstown.org/events/stem-workshops-with-black-at-microsoft/
LOCATION:Freedmen’s Town Visitor Center\, 1204 Victor St\, Houston\, Texas\, 77019\, United States
CATEGORIES:Juneteenth,Juneteenth 160 Fest
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SUMMARY:Porch Talk: From Freedom to Foundation
DESCRIPTION:Time: 6:00 – 8:00PM \nAn immersive educational discussion on the legacy of Freedmen’s Town across the nation. \nPorch Talk is a program series that aims to provide an immersive educational experience through various events including panel discussions\, seminars\, book and film. dialogue\, symposiums\, and artistic expressions. This panel discussion From Freedom to Foundation aims to shed light on the untold stories of Texas’s Freedmen’s Towns\, honoring their contributions to the state’s cultural and historical landscape. These communities\, established by formerly enslaved African Americans after the Civil War are a testament to resilience\, determination\, and cultural brilliance. \nEngage with experts\, share in the dialogue\, and gain a deeper understanding of these remarkable communities’ roots of liberation.\n\nFood & Beverages will be provided. \nModerated by:\nDr. Alicia Odewale\nProfessor of Practice\, University of Houston\, African American Studies\n\nFeatured Panelists:\nCommissioner Dexter McCoy\nFort Bend County Commissioner Precinct 4 | Representing Kendleton\, TX\nLareatha Clay\nRepresenting Shankleville\, TX \nRita Wiltz\nRepresenting Tamina\, TX \nRSVP HERE
URL:https://houstonfreedmenstown.org/events/porch-talk-from-freedom-to-foundation-3/
LOCATION:Freedmen’s Town Visitor Center\, 1204 Victor St\, Houston\, Texas\, 77019\, United States
CATEGORIES:Juneteenth,Porch Talk
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