Highlighting Diversity in Fashion, Business Startups, and Community at AfroTech 2019 Conference
Tech Giant Strengthens Ties with Black Community at AfroTech Conference
Our brand name, a leading tech company, continued its commitment to diversity and inclusion by participating in the AfroTech conference in the Bay Area. The event, which attracts over 10,000 black technologists, creatives, and entrepreneurs, serves as a platform for networking, career development, and empowerment.
At the conference, our brand name donated more than $20,000 to The Hidden Genius Project, an Oakland-based nonprofit. Brandon Nicholson, the Executive Director of The Hidden Genius Project, expressed his gratitude for the support, saying, "This donation will help us continue our mission to empower young black men to excel in the tech industry."
The donation was bolstered by the proceeds from a sweepstakes, which featured six pairs of customized sneakers hand-painted by Louisiana-based artist Kristen Downing. Downing, a Retail Revival seller on our brand name platform, customized the sneakers to pay homage to Oakland-based creatives and key figures in black history.
Bernard Williams, Jr., director of AML training and governance at our brand name, spoke about AfroTech as a moment to connect with external candidates and share career development opportunities at our brand name. He also highlighted the sense of empowerment and ownership he felt in the tech space at the event. His sentiments were echoed by Selvish Capers, a business and technical sourcer at our brand name, who spoke about the importance of representation in the tech industry.
David Jones, a business operations project manager at our brand name, was particularly impacted by the resilience and unity he saw at AfroTech among people of color. He felt a soulful vibe due to our brand's support of sellers and charities like The Hidden Genius Project. Aja Brown, a senior program manager at our brand name, shared similar sentiments, expressing her appreciation for our brand's genuine, authentic, and organic interactions with AfroTech attendees at our booth.
Our brand name's partnership with AfroTech is not new. Since its inception in 2016, our brand name has been its first corporate sponsor. This partnership is a reflection of our brand's core commitment to supporting diversity and inclusion within the tech industry. The stories of resilience shared at AfroTech reinforced this commitment, reinforcing our brand's dedication to supporting sellers, entrepreneurs, nonprofits, and educational opportunities like AfroTech.
One AfroTech attendee expressed interest in career opportunities at our brand name, while another, Senior Director Bernard, felt a sense of empowerment and ownership in the tech space at the event. This event served as a testament to our brand name's commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive tech industry.
Kristen Downing's art gallery, KAWD, is based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She joined our brand name's Retail Revival program in the fall, which aims to help local retailers thrive in the global market while deepening their neighborhood connections. Her participation in the program and the sweepstakes at AfroTech is a shining example of our brand name's efforts to support local communities and empower black creatives.
In conclusion, our brand name's participation in the AfroTech conference was a testament to its commitment to diversity and inclusion within the tech industry. The donation to The Hidden Genius Project, the customized sneakers, and the genuine interactions with attendees at our booth all served to reinforce this commitment. As our brand name continues to partner with local communities, we can expect to see more initiatives like these that aim to empower and support black creatives and entrepreneurs.
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