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SKY IS BLACK is a Pan-African, future-facing platform, amplifying the voices and efforts of Blacks in business, science, education, the arts, technology, medicine, A.I., and venture capital. Remember where we're going...

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The SKY IS BLACK Conversation Menu: Artificial Intelligence

The rapid evolution of AI is quickly changing the world, literally as we speak. In Season 2 of SKY IS BLACK, we’ll explore and discuss the implications of these developments, both for people of African descent, and communities around the world. Here are a few of the resources that

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SKY IS BLACK - Episode #59

Anton and BC enjoy “Ujamaa snacks” as they discuss BRICS, the new Netflix series, Supa Team 4, and what they’ve learned so far this season about artificial intelligence.

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SKY IS BLACK - Episode #58

BC and Anton discuss Pan-African storytelling, Idris Elba's Sherbro Island City, and the upcoming book from author and artivist, Nikkolas Smith. *Comments from Lesly Lokko were made during a lecture at the African Futures Institute. Wanuri Kahiu's comments are from her interview with XamXam, which focuses on African digital perspectives.

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SKY IS BLACK - Episode #57

Anton and BC discuss investing with artificial intelligence, the Netflix documentary, Descendant, and the African-American sorority, Alpha Kappa Alpha.

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SKY IS BLACK - Episode #56

BC and Anton discuss the new Disney+ series, Kizazi Moto, the epic adventure series once developed for Idris Elba, and the wearable A.I. pin from tech startup company, Humane.

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SKY IS BLACK - Episode #55

Anton and BC discuss the OceanGate sub explosion, the controversial A.I. device, Moxie, and the power of culturally empowering films for Black girls.

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Ujamaa Road: SUBSCRIPTION BOXES

What began as a spinoff podcast has now become a mission. Join us as we seek to make Ujamaa a fixed practice in our lives, and hopefully yours, too. **Be sure to check back here weekly for new updates and additions! BLACK-OWNED SUBSCRIPTION BOXES   Want an easy way to discover

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SKY IS BLACK - Episode #54

BC and Anton preview Season 2 of Year of Ujamaa, and also discuss eclectic singer-songwriter Meklit, the lack of empowering cultural films for black boys, and the visionary filmmaking partnership between Idris Elba and Mo Abudu. *You can follow Meklit on Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and Spotify, and learn more at

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Pave in the Water

A collaboration between Spelman College and an exploration nonprofit will allow students to spend weeks at sea with experts of color on the research ship OceanXplorer. | From Nadra Little and 19th News / “This collaboration — what makes it different is that it guarantees a spot for a Spelman student on the

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SKY IS BLACK - Episode #53

Anton and BC discuss Africa Day, the musical film adaption of The Color Purple, and the Elvis Mitchell documentary, Is That Black Enough for You? **Comments from Elvis Mitchell were produced by the American Film Institute(AFI). You can follow them on Twitter @AmericanFilm, and learn more at https://www.

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SKY IS BLACK - Episode #52

BC and Anton discuss the AI-inspired movie, The Creator, Michelle Obama’s new beverage company, PLEZI, and the historic, visionary exhibition from architect Lesley Lokko. **Comments from Lesley Lokko were produced by ArchDaily. You can follow ArchDaily on Twitter @ArchDaily, and learn more at www.archdaily.com.

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The SKY IS BLACK Conversation Menu: Pan-African Storytelling

For people of African descent, our drive to artistically chronicle who we are, where we've been, and where we're going remains unquenchable and unceasing. The melange of works we offer here - which we'll update frequently - serves only to reveal, in part, the diversity of our perspectives, the harmony

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SKY IS BLACK - Episode #51

In this episode, Anton and BC discuss Elon Musk’s “truth” GPT, Black-owned AI companies, and the African Union’s 40-year roadmap to a new African renaissance. *Remarks are from MarketForce CEO and co-founder, Tesh Mbaabu, in conversation with NALA founder, Benjamin Fernandes, and LELAPA co-founders, Jade Abbott and Pelonomi

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SKY IS BLACK - Episode #50

In this portion of the conversation, BC and Anton discuss the future of public education, the new school they’re developing in Ethiopia, and a few financial tools designed by people of African descent…. In the second half of the discussion, Anton and BC grapple with DAIR’s response to

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The SKY IS BLACK Conversation Menu: Money Moves

Black folks, all around the world, need to secure the bag. Here are some of the resources we'll discuss as we look to make this happen. Let's do it. How to Set Financial Goals for Your FutureTo live comfortably now and in retirement, setting financial goals for the short-, mid-,

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The SKY IS BLACK Conversation Menu: Agenda 2063.

In Season 2 of SKY IS BLACK, we fix our minds and hearts on the aspriations animating the African Union's Agenda 2063. All things considered, the Africa we want is the Africa we need. We've got this... |

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SKY IS BLACK - Episode #48

Anton and BC discuss the Apple TV+ film, The Banker, the Black-owned company, ⁠Happy Hues⁠, and the possibility of a more promising AI-enabled future.

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SKY IS BLACK - Episode #47

BC and Anton discuss Mutale Nkonde, the prophetic accuracy of Stochastic Parrots, and the evolving battle to address toxicity in artificial intelligence.

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SKY IS BLACK - Episode #46

Anton and BC discuss their conversation with Timnit Gebru, the Black Pot Supper Club, and the presence and impact of pareidolia in AI.

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SKY IS BLACK - Episode #45

They're back! BC and Anton launch Season 2 by welcoming Timnit Gebru, founder of the Distributed AI Research Institute, for a discussion about chatGPT, her childhood in Addis Ababa, and a growing evil lurking within some corners of the A.I. ecosystem.

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Production is Critical

Former dean of the USC School of Architecture, Milton S.F. Curry, is launching Criticial Productive, a new journal focusing on the intersections of art, culture, and architecture. From Critical Productive / Issue #1: SOVEREIGNTY | POPULISM "Sovereignty and Populism are often in tension. How do these two domains of thought— sovereignty

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Space for All!

Event: February 10, 2023 | From The National Museum of African American History and Culture / "On Friday February 10, 2023, the National Museum of African American History and Culture and NASA invite middle and high school students to join us virtually for an educational experience where we examine and build on

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Phase One Complete

The New African Centres for Disease Control emerges in Addis Ababa. | From Africa CDC / "Africa CDC strengthens the capacity and capability of Africa’s public health institutions as well as partnerships to detect and respond quickly and effectively to disease threats and outbreaks, based on data-driven interventions and programmes." | ‌

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Fashion Forward. And Backwards.

An A.I. generated fashion show from Malik Afegbua celebrates both elders and artistry. We're here for it - wherever here may be - and for everything else this artineer is doing. | From Ebony Flake via ESSENCE / "Last month, Malik Afegbua staged his first runway show—a Fashion Show for

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Gazing in Dubai

Ethiopian photographer Aida Muluneh's work will be on display at the Efie Gallery in Dubai. | From Harriet Lloyd-Smith via Wallpaper / "Aïda Muluneh has long been turning the global perception of Africa on its head. The Ethiopian photographer’s instantly identifiable visual language is a striking blend of surrealism and sharp,