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About
The Black AI Think Tank LLC is a leading AI company geared toward curating and connecting one of the largest Black AI and tech communities. Our work covers entrepreneurship, AI literacy, partnerships, revenue generation and more.
The team is led by Raleigh NC Founder/CEO Stefan Youngblood, a thought and innovation leader in the Global Impact Networking space, focusing on AI. We celebrate our rich history and our bright future through the lens of AI.
We explore subjects from AI ethics to wellness, startups, IP, education, media, AI agents, networking while giving the Black AI community a starting point.
Our Teachers From The NBALW
My Quest To Teach
Mission:
To grow a vibrant and collaborative community of AI professionals dedicated to advancing the field of artificial intelligence through shared knowledge, networking, and professional growth.
By fostering innovation and promoting ethical practices, we aim to equip members with cutting- edge insights, tools, and resources that enhance their professional development and impact across industries.
The Black AI Think Tank launched the first National Black AI Literacy Week. June of 2024 with nearly 700 registrants!
Our mission is to engage and activate the Black and un-included communities in accessing and maximizing the power of AI.
The week-long virtual (Online) event featured over 40 AI industry professionals and 43 sessions. Participants experienced tailored sessions, seminars, and workshops, designed to enhance a balanced understanding and exploration of AI.
We Worked With
AI Created These (Ayana Elon)
Vision:
To continue to lead the global platform for Black AI professionals, offering value through exclusive content, industry-leading conferences, workshops, and subscription-based resources. Our goal is to cultivate a space where Black AI expertise thrives, empowering members to achieve sustainable success, drive innovation, and contribute to society.
Through consistent growth and engagement, we aspire to establish a sustainable ecosystem that monetizes through annual conferences, premium content, training programs, and tiered memberships that unlock access to AI thought leaders, career opportunities, and cutting-edge research.
NB AI Literacy Leaders
Founder/CEO
Black AI Think Tank
Founder HireBlack.com
​​CEO and Principal
VlietHealth
The MIA World
AI 2030 Global Fellow
Founder/CEO
Greater Than Equal
Founder, Black Meta Agency DC Workforce Investment Council
Program Director @ Nex Cubed | Venture Capital | 3X AWS Certified
Brand Strategist & Accountability Coach
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BLACK AI THINK TANK
Empowerment For ALL Of Us
Black AI Think Tank Resources
  1. Black AI Think Tank
  • Preview: The starting place ecosystem with a focus on the Black and underserved communities.
  1. Gamma
  • Preview: A platform for creating and sharing interactive documents, presentations, and more.
  1. Mixo
  • Preview: A tool for building and launching websites quickly using AI-powered templates.
  1. Nisr
  • Preview: An AI-driven platform for data analysis and insights.
  • Preview: A platform for building and deploying AI-powered chatbots and virtual agents.
  1. The State of AI (iVoox)
  • Preview: A podcast episode discussing the latest trends and developments in AI.
  1. Black AI Wellness
  • Preview: Empowering the Black community with AI-enhanced wellness resources tailored to their needs.
  1. Hugging Face Newsletter
  • Preview: Subscribe to Hugging Face’s newsletter for updates on AI models, datasets, and tools.
  1. Zapier Agents
  • Preview: AI-powered agents for automating workflows and tasks within Zapier.
  • Preview: A platform for building chatbots that you can monetize. Free trial available.
  1. Microsoft Copilot Studio Agent Builder
  • Preview: A tool for building AI agents within Microsoft’s Copilot ecosystem.
  1. HillmanTok
  • Preview: A platform for creating and managing TikTok content with AI assistance.
  1. Ollama
  • Preview: An open-source platform for building and deploying AI models.
  1. Cursor
  • Preview: An AI-powered code editor for developers, offering intelligent code suggestions.
  • Preview: A platform for building AI-powered applications with ease.
  1. WindsurfAI
  • Preview: A tool for AI-driven data analysis and visualization.
  1. Replit
  • Preview: An online IDE for coding, collaboration, and deploying AI projects.
  1. Copyrightable Authorship (US Copyright Office)
  • Description: A comprehensive directory of AI tools for productivity, creativity, and more.
  1. AI Depot
  • Description: A platform for discovering new AI tools.
  1. FuturePedia
  • Description: The largest AI tool directory, updated daily.
  1. AI Awesome
  • Description: A resource for cutting-edge AI tools and innovations.
  1. 1001+ AI Resources
  • Description: A dynamic resource library for AI tools.
  1. Creaitives
  • Description: A large database of AI tools.
  1. There’s An AI For That
  • Description: The largest AI aggregator for diverse tasks.
  1. FutureTools
  • Description: A curated collection of the best AI tools.
  1. All Things AI
  • Description: A curated resource for human-tested AI tools.
  1. AICYCLOPEDIA
  • Description: A directory of over 3,000 AI tools, prompts, and podcasts.
  1. ChatGPT
  • Description: AI-powered conversational assistant.
  1. DALL·E
  • Description: AI image generation tool.
  1. GPT-3
  • Description: Advanced language model for text generation.
  1. MidJourney
  • Description: AI art generation platform.
  1. Stable Diffusion
  • Description: Open-source AI image generator.
  1. Jasper AI
  • Description: AI writing assistant for content creation.
  • Description: AI tool for generating marketing copy.
  1. Synthesia
  • Description: AI video generation platform.
  1. Runway ML
  • Description: Creative toolkit for AI-powered projects.
  1. Replika
  • Description: AI companion chatbot.
  1. Notion AI
  • Description: AI-enhanced productivity tool.
  1. Writesonic
  • Description: AI writing tool for blogs, ads, and more.
  1. Descript
  • Description: AI-powered video and audio editing.
  • Description: AI meeting assistant for transcription and notes.
  • Description: AI transcription and note-taking tool.
  1. Grammarly
  • Description: AI writing assistant for grammar and style.
  1. DeepL
  • Description: AI-powered translation tool.
  1. Hugging Face
  • Description: Platform for AI models and datasets.
  1. ElevenLabs
  • Description: AI voice generation and text-to-speech.
  1. AIVA
  • Description: AI music composition tool.
  • Description: AI voice generator for videos and presentations.
  1. Lumen5
  • Description: AI video creation platform.
  1. Canva Magic Write
  • Description: AI text generation for design projects.
  1. Surfer SEO
  • Description: AI-powered SEO optimization tool.
  1. Frase
  • Description: AI content research and writing tool.
  1. Rytr
  • Description: AI writing assistant for various content types.
  1. Kuki Chatbot
  • Description: AI chatbot for customer service.
  1. AI Dungeon
  • Description: AI-powered text adventure game.
  1. Artbreeder
  • Description: AI tool for image blending and creation.
  1. DeepArt
  • Description: AI tool for transforming photos into art.
  1. Zapier AI
  • Description: Automate workflows with AI-powered integrations.
  1. Claude AI
  • Description: AI assistant for natural language tasks.
  1. Bard by Google
  • Description: Google’s conversational AI for creative and practical tasks.
  1. Pictory
  • Description: AI tool for creating videos from text.
  1. Wordtune
  • Description: AI writing assistant for improving sentences.
  1. Quillbot
  • Description: AI paraphrasing and summarizing tool.
  1. DeepBrain AI
  • Description: AI video generation with virtual avatars.
  • Description: AI-powered video editing platform.
  1. Sembly AI
  • Description: AI meeting assistant for summaries and insights.
  1. Krisp
  • Description: AI noise-cancellation tool for calls and recordings.
  • Description: AI-powered presentation design tool.
  • Description: AI platform for creating logos, videos, and more.
  1. Simplified
  • Description: AI tool for design, writing, and video editing.
  1. InVideo
  • Description: AI-powered video creation platform.
  1. Vidnami
  • Description: AI tool for creating marketing videos.
  1. Headlime
  • Description: AI copywriting tool for landing pages and ads.
  • Description: AI content generation tool for marketers.
  1. SmartWriter
  • Description: AI tool for personalized email outreach.
  1. Hypotenuse AI
  • Description: AI writing assistant for e-commerce and blogs.
  1. CopySmith
  • Description: AI tool for generating product descriptions and ads.
  1. Notion AI
  • Description: AI-enhanced productivity tool.
  1. Writesonic
  • Description: AI writing tool for blogs, ads, and more.
  1. Descript
  • Description: AI-powered video and audio editing.
  • Description: AI meeting assistant for transcription and notes.
  • Description: AI transcription and note-taking tool.
  1. Grammarly
  • Description: AI writing assistant for grammar and style.
  1. DeepL
  • Description: AI-powered translation tool.
  1. Hugging Face
  • Description: Platform for AI models and datasets.
  1. ElevenLabs
  • Description: AI voice generation and text-to-speech.
  1. AIVA
  • Description: AI music composition tool.
  • Description: AI voice generator for videos and presentations.
  1. Lumen5
  • Description: AI video creation platform.
  1. Canva Magic Write
  • Description: AI text generation for design projects.
  1. Surfer SEO
  • Description: AI-powered SEO optimization tool.
  1. Frase
  • Description: AI content research and writing tool.
  1. Rytr
  • Description: AI writing assistant for various content types.
  1. Kuki Chatbot
  • Description: AI chatbot for customer service.
  1. AI Dungeon
  • Description: AI-powered text adventure game.
  1. Artbreeder
  • Description: AI tool for image blending and creation.
  1. DeepArt
  • Description: AI tool for transforming photos into art.
  1. Black Men United
  • Description: A group uniting Black Men
The Speakers
Creator of ‘It Girl’ GPT and Mogul Cafe Award Winning Entrepreneur, AI Influencer, Global Marketing Strategist
My Quest To Teach
Tech Enthusiast | Cybersecurity Enabler | GTM Strategist | Product SME | International Speaker
Latimer.ai | Board Director | Partner | Venture Beat Generative AI Visionary Award
​Executive Leader in Tech
AI Educator
Christine Lawson
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Community Outreach

Empowering the Next Generation National Black AI hosts workshops and events for youth, fostering their interest in STEM fields and providing opportunities to learn valuable skills. Building Inclusive Communities ​​Our outreach programs engage with various communities, promoting inclusivity, diversity, and accessibility in the world of AI.

Sponsored by Black AI Think Tank And VlietHealth​​
A National Black AI Literacy Event
AI AND THE DREAM
Monday January 20th Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr
All Day Free AI Literacy Sessions
Vision:
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. dedicated his life to service, equity, and opportunity. This year, we honor his legacy with AI And The Dream, a Day of Service focused on empowering communities through Black AI literacy. Each session is led by skilled presenters who are volunteering their expertise to teach hands-on, practical AI skills. By serving through knowledge, we aim to equip participants with tools to thrive in the AI era while uplifting and empowering the Black community.
Day Agenda:
9:00 - 9:25 Founder and CEO Stefan Youngblood and Executive leader in Tech/AI & Educator, Dr. Denise Turley. Welcome, Ideas, and Concepts Shaping Our World
9:30 - 10:30 Jeremy Treadwell. AI, AGI and The World of Your Priceless Data
11:00-12:00 DaVonna May, J.D. Content Creation Power Hour. Using ‘It Girl’ GPT Academy and my best AI tools to build a successful brand.
1:00 - 2:00 Eric Brown Jr. Prompting Like a Pro For Exactly What You Want
3:00 - 4:00 William and Aida Jackson. The Global Impact of AI Education for Wordpress and Metaverse
4:00 - 5:00 Favour Obasi' Ike Basic SEO 101. Turn Your Traffic into Leads.
6:00 - 7:00 Kate Carter. Kate Carter, MSc, MALMView Kate Carter, MSc, MALM’s
​7:30 - 8:30 Stefan Youngblood, John Pasmore and Team. AI and the Future Staying grounded when almost anything is possible.

Sponsors and Partnerships

Sponsoring the National Black AI Literacy Week, and the first National Black AI Literacy Day have profound significance for everyone building and using AI . The technology is by far the greatest tech game changer the world has ever seen. The power of supporting equitable, unbiased inclusion, of all people, is vitally crucial.  This is a perfect time to sponsor, and partner with a first. The event is primarily online.  Signature Naming Rights Donation Level: $15,000 What you get:  Exclusive level of recognition Exclusive Title Naming Rights on ALL marketing, advertisement, and promotions Large Logo on BLACK AI WEEK website Sponsor page Recognition as Platinum level Sponsor as part of every Workshop presentation Recognition as Platinum level Sponsor of BLACK AI WEEK  Write-up of company on BLACK AI WEEK Website (Sponsor page) Opportunity to present to BLACK AI WEEK Chapter workshops Platinum Donation Level: $10,000 What you get:  Highest level of recognition Large Logo on BLACK AI WEEK website Sponsor page Recognition as Platinum level Sponsor as part of every Workshop presentation. Recognition as Platinum level Sponsor of BLACK AI WEEK.  Write-up of company on BLACK AI WEEK Website (Sponsor page) Opportunity to present to BLACK AI WEEK Workshop Gold Donation Level: $5,000 What you get: 2nd highest level of recognition Logo on BLACK AI WEEK website Sponsor page Recognition as Gold level Sponsor of BLACK AI WEEK. Write-up of company on BLACK AI WEEK Website (Sponsor page) Opportunity to present to BLACK AI WEEK Workshop