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Baratunde Thurstonisms at SXSW

You can almost measure the freedom of a society by its tolerance of satirists. The code writer and the screenwriter have to work together. There is room and need for artful ridicule and cultivated wit. SXSW Keynote Speaker, Baratunde Thurston … Continue reading

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Dealing with Diversity and Tech… or the lack thereof

There is no shortage of conversations surrounding Blacks In Tech at SXSW 2012. Day one kicked off with the panel Blacks in Silicone Valley: The Aftermath. In CNN’s fourth installment of their “Black In America” series, CNN anchor and special … Continue reading

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DC Week – Social Media 4 Social Good

Digital Capital Week (DC Week), a 10-day festival focused on technology, innovation and all things digital in the nation’s capital, is well on its way.  There have been parties, receptions, panels, brain storming sessions and wonderful opportunities to network with … Continue reading

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SXSWi: A Geekie, Gadget Girl’s DREAM!

The South by Southwest Festival officially ended yesterday in Austin, Texas.  I was in Austin for  SXSW® Interactive which featured five days of compelling presentations from the brightest minds in emerging technology and tons of exciting networking events.  This year’s … Continue reading

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Is your Brand ready for the 21st Century?

I recently spoke at the MEAC (Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference) 2009 Professional Development Workshop to senior woman administrators, athletics, coaches, and Athletic Directors on the benefits of Social Media and the new age marketing techniques. Our agenda: “THE FIERCE URGENCY OF … Continue reading

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How Twitter Will Change the Way We Live – TIME

Article By Steven Johnson Friday, Jun. 05, 2009 Continue reading

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