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Black in AI empowers a global community of AI professionals of African descent to be full partners in shaping our technological and economic future.

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Black in AI
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Are you interested in pursuing a Masters or PhD in an AI-related field but unsure where to start? Apply to Black In AI's Emerging Leaders In AI Grad Prep Program. APPLY HERE: https://t.co/t3UvvFtUJF
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Something big is coming! 🌟 Our 2023–2024 Impact Report drops soon -- celebrating the progress we’ve made together across the global #BlackinAI community. Follow us to be the first to read it! #BAIImpactReport
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Did you miss our latest newsletter? Stay in the loop and never miss an update on what Black in AI is working on next! 👉 Sign up today by visiting https://t.co/ZlZkvmfq43 >>>scroll to the bottom of the page and enter your email to subscribe. #BlackinAI #BAI #BAINewsletter
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Black in AI
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Final Call for Mentors 🚀 Help shape the next gen of AI leaders! Black in AI seeks mentors (MS/PhD in AI) to guide mentees in grad school admissions. 🗓 Deadline: Aug 27 ⏰ 1–2 hrs/month | Sept 2025–Mar 2026 👉 Join: https://t.co/7YzcyP1Go4
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🚀 Ready to shape the next generation of AI leaders? Black in AI is seeking mentors (MS/PhD in AI fields) to guide mentees through grad school admissions. 💡 Just 1–2 hrs/month | Sept 2025 - Mar 2026 JOIN HERE: https://t.co/7YzcyP1Go4 #BlackinAI #AI #Mentorship
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Black in AI
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Meet our new Advisory Board members: ▸ William Isaac, Head of Ethics Research at DeepMind ▸ Rashida Richardson, Senior Counsel for AI at Mastercard They bring deep expertise in AI ethics, policy, and justice—helping shape a future where AI works for everyone. #BlackinAIAdvisors
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Black in AI
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Meet Natalye Paquin — COO of The Rockefeller Foundation and now a Governance Board member at Black in AI. She brings global leadership experience and a deep commitment to education, research & advocacy in AI. Welcome Natalye! #BlackinAIBoard #BroadeningAI
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Black in AI
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Governance Board Member Spotlight: Dr. Alondra Nelson, a visionary scholar bridging policy, equity & tech. We’re proud to have her leadership on our board. Welcome, Alondra! #BlackinAIBoard #BroadeningAI
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Black in AI
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Final Call — Applications Close Tomorrow! Interested in pursuing a Masters or PhD in an AI-related field but unsure where to start? Apply to Black In AI’s Emerging Leaders In AI Grad Prep Program. Deadline: July 3rd APPLY HERE: https://t.co/PiJbtAt2sM
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Black in AI
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Exciting news! Black in AI welcomes Alondra Nelson, Natalye Paquin, William Isaac & Rashida Richardson to our Board & Advisory Board. Their perspectives strengthens our committment to broaden access to the field of AI. READ MORE: https://t.co/wikpjVZUr9 #BlackinAI #AIethics #AI
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Black in AI
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Applications are still open for the 2025 Black in AI Emerging Leaders in AI Program! If you or someone you know in the AI field is aiming to pursue graduate studies, this free prep program is designed to help you succeed Deadline: July 3rd 🔗 APPLY HERE: https://t.co/PiJbtAt2sM
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From Stanford to Yale, EPFL to McGill — our grads are heading to top universities around the world! 🌍✨ Join the ELAI Grad Prep Program and let us help you get there. APPLY HERE: https://t.co/PiJbtAt2sM Application deadline: July 3rd
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Black in AI
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Meet Mojolaoluwa, a future AI leader whose journey through the ELAI Grad Prep program was shaped by community, clarity, and connection. Ready to join the next cohort? APPLY HERE: https://t.co/PiJbtAt2sM #BlackInAI #GradSchool #AI #GradPrepProgram
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Two fully funded grad school offers, Muhammed credits ELAI Program’s mentorship and community for giving him the confidence to aim higher. Ready to join the next cohort? APPLY HERE: https://t.co/PiJbtAt2sM #BlackInAI #GradSchool #AI #GradPrepProgram
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Engineering change and embodying excellence — Tracy is breaking new ground in Molecular Engineering at UChicago. Ready to join the next cohort? APPLY HERE: https://t.co/PiJbtAt2sM #BlackInAI #GradSchool #AI #GradPrepProgram
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Black in AI
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Meet Fitsum Sileshi Beyene 🇪🇹! Discover how the Black in AI Emerging Leaders in AI Grad Prep Program helped her journey from Ethiopia to a Ph.D. at Penn State. Ready to join the next cohort? APPLY HERE: https://t.co/IsZNGu9k23 #BlackInAI #GradSchool #AI #GradPrepProgram
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Thinking about graduate school? Discover how the Black in AI Emerging Leaders in AI Grad Prep Program helped Emmanuel Ikpesu secure admission to his dream program. APPLY HERE: https://t.co/PiJbtAt2sM #BlackInAI #ELAI #GraduateSchoolPrep #GradSchoolSuccess
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Black in AI
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Happy Holidays! Thank you for another incredible year with Black in AI. Our office will be closed through 1/03/2025 to enjoy the season with our loved ones. We’ll be back on 1/06/2025 to kick off a year of exciting programming!
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Black in AI
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A deep thank you to our sponsors and funders for making Black in AI’s initiatives, programs, and the 8th annual Black in AI Workshop at NeurIPS possible! Your generous support is pivotal to Black in AI’s mission to empower Black professionals in AI.
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Black in AI
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Our sincere gratitude to the amazing work of our mentors at the BAI Workshop at NeurIPS! Their time and expertise was invaluable, and we deeply appreciate the feedback they shared with their grantees.
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Black in AI
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Congratulations to the winners of our Best Paper and Poster Awards at NeurIPS, Hellina Hailu Nigatu and Paulina B. Mensah! We’re thrilled to highlight research that explores the online and healthcare potentials of AI.
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