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Sitting Down to Stand Up: Lessons from a Rosa Parks Celebration
by: Rafat FieldsPublished on: 08/12/2025Reflections from a Rosa Parks celebration in Columbus on legacy, power, and why our communities must prepare now for the rebound ahead.
Everyone Belongs in the Future of AI
by: Rafat FieldsPublished on: 22/11/2025A reflection on Oakland Tech Week, Salesforce’s Agentforce gathering, and the Black women leading the future of AI. A story of community, equity, and the digital ecosystems shaping tomorrow’s workforce.
The Power and Possibility of Community Health Workers - Insights from the 2025 Unity Conference
by: Camille Doty-ThompkinsPublished on: 14/08/2025At the 2025 Unity Conference, CHWs proved they’re more than healthcare guides—they’re advocates, translators, and trusted leaders shaping equity. Camille Doty-Thompkins shares how their stories touch all of our lives.
Inside Stripe Sessions 2025: Powering Possibility Behind the Scenes
by: Rafat FieldsPublished on: 09/05/2025Field notes from Stripe Sessions 2025 in San Francisco: payments infrastructure, Agentic AI, nonprofit giving, B2B flows, and why inclusion in tech rooms still requires intention.
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