Join us for the Ending Youth Surveillance Series, Episode 1, happening this Wednesday where we feature the latest research led by the NOTICE team on Vape Detection Technologies in MN schools. Sign up for this first episode, and all following episodes with this link: www.tciamn.org/noticecoalit...

"Last week, a squad of police officers pulled out their weapons and rushed towards a group of unarmed Black teenagers because a $2.4 million AI weapons detection system misidentified a bag of Doritos as a handgun Read the Op-Ed here: baltimorebeat.com/baltimore-co... #Op-ed #AISurveillance

Explore what is possible when people meet people as people, not as roles, titles, or experts, to discuss the changes we're living through .Join us for a Warm Data Lab on Tuesday, November 18th, in Preservation Park. Sigh up here: www.eventbrite.com/e/warm-data-... #warmdata #warmdatalab #meetup

Join us for the Ending Youth Surveillance Series! In Episode 1, we feature the latest research led by the No Tech Criminalization in Education (NOTICE) Coalition team on Vape Detection Technologies in Minnesota schools. Sign up for this first episode with this link: lnkd.in/dkvvHRCw

New read! Join us in discussing Afrofuturism: The World Of BlackSci-Fi and Fantasy Culture by @ysolstar.bsky.social! We will be meeting a week early, on November 22nd, and very excited to dive into this read. Sign up to join the book club and receive email updates: app.youform.com/forms/ohwp8dkw

New read! Join us in discussing Afrofuturism: The World Of BlackSci-Fi and Fantasy Culture by Ytasha L. Womack. We will be meeting a week early, on November 22nd. Want to get involved? Sign up to receive emails about the book club through this link: app.youform.com/forms/ohwp8dkw

What does digital liberation look like when imagined through an Afrofuturist lens? “No Data About Us Without Us” reflects on how communities are resisting surveillance in schools and building new futures rooted in care, creativity, and collective power. Link: just-tech.ssrc.org/articles/no-...

As our October 25th Afrofuturist book club meeting approaches, we wanted to share a conversation with the author Victor LaValle and the Los Angeles Public Library in reflecting on transforming Lovecraft’s legacy and what it means to write horror from a new lens: www.lapl.org/collections-...

Ready for a good book? For our October read, we're diving into The Ballad of Black Tom by victorlavalle.bsky.social, blending fantasy, horror, and social commentary on race and poverty in America. Join us Oct 25th at 10 AM CT Sign up to join #FuturesLabBookClub: app.youform.com/forms/ohwp8dkw

"In schools, AI surveillance has rapidly become a core part of this shift. Districts are adopting big-data policing tools and predictive analytics that extend the school-to-prison pipeline and normalize constant monitoring of young people." -- @tciamn.bsky.social medium.com/write-a-cata...

Dignityinschools.bsky.social organizes a National Week of Action Against School Pushout, hosting teach-ins, film screenings, panels, and workshops on liberated learning. Learn more and find an event near you: dignityinschools.org/take-action/... #DSCWoA2025 #EducationJustice #CommunityNotCops #Edu

Hey bookworms, #FuturesLabBookClub is meeting tomorrow! Join us Sat, Sep 27 10a CST | 11a EST as we discuss nnedi.bsky.social's Binti. Didn't finish the book? No problem! Everyone's welcome. Bring thoughts on #Afrofuturism and we'll see there. Sign up here to join: app.youform.com/forms/ohwp8dkw

AI is exacerbating a feeling that since the pandemic, the classroom dynamic has grown transactional www.the74million.org/article/anot...

Hey readers, how's your progress on Binti? Our next book meeting is THIS saturday, Sep 27 at 10a CT | 11a ET. All are welcome and encouraged to attend. Finishing the book is not required, just bring your thoughts on Afrofuturism! Sign up to join #FuturesLabBookClub: app.youform.com/forms/ohwp8dkw

The author of this month's book club read is nnedi.bsky.social! Nnedi is an award-winning writer and describes her work as Africanfuturism and Africanjujuism. Learn more about Nnedi: nnedi.com
 Have you read Binti? Sign up to join our discussion this Sat, Sept 27th: app.youform.com/forms/ohwp8dkw

"What does data justice mean to you, and how have you integrated data justice into your work?" Check out this video highlighting our Data Justice Futures Week of Action featuring our own maptruenorth.bsky.social as a moderator: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZAkJ... #DataJusticeFutures #WeekofAction

A year ago, the Metropolitan Alliance of Connected Communities (MACC) and TCIA came together for the first-ever Data Justice Futures Week of Action, asserting Minnesota as an incubator for Data Justice. Read the highlights here medium.com/@TwinCitiesI... #DataJusticeFutures #WeekOfAction #Data

As we read Binti by Nnedi Okorafor, we begin to see how important her Himba heritage is. Himbatribe.com is a great resource to learn more about the Himba. Check it out! Join us Sep 27th as we dive deeper: app.youform.com/forms/ohwp8dkw Photo: Tjingi Tjinginda #FuturesLab #BookClub #Afrofuturism

After federal funding cuts, the Science Museum of MN made the difficult decision to end their RJ STEAM program. TCIA has stepped up to continue the work in a new iteration known as the STEAM Collective. Read more about this change here: www.tciamn.org/steam #STEAMCollective #STEAM #YouthinSTEAM

We looked through hundreds of #D4PG photos and couldn't help but smile (and giggle) at our inspired and energized #D4Experience. We put our favorites into a D4 Gallery! Check it out: tciamn.org/d4pg Which photo speaks to you? #Data4PublicGood #TechforGood #DataJustice @noticecoalition.bsky.social

Last month, our Afrofuturists book club met up for a powerful discussion of Octavia Butler's Parable of the Talents. Next, we're reading Binti by Nnedi Okorafor! Want to join? Sign up for our book club: app.youform.com/forms/ohwp8dkw #Afrofuturism #TCIA #BookClub #SciFi #Binti #NnediOkorafor

We’re committed to independent analysis, critical insight, and elevating the stories that matter — especially the ones being ignored. Read our latest Substack piece: open.substack.com/pub/thenotic... #NOTICENewletter #Edtech #DataJustice #Futureoftech @ruha9.bsky.social @tciamn.bsky.social

Check out our article on what every educator (and parent) should know this school year and learn more about resources for liberatory learning like @noticecoalition.bsky.social and @the74.bsky.social medium.com/@TwinCitiesI... #TCIA #Educators #LiberationinEducation #TechforGood #BacktoSchool #Edu

If you're looking to learn more about Octavia Butler during your reading of Parable of the Talents, here is a short interview between the author herself and Tananarive Due: www.essence.com/entertainmen... Our next book meeting is Sat, Aug 30th at 10 am CST/11 am EST. #Afrofuturism #Scifi #BookClub

Check out this insightful interview with #D4PG speaker Cierra Kaler-Jones and author eveewing.bsky.social on her book "Original Sins" for the rethinkingschools.bsky.social annual magazine: rethinkingschools.org/articles/ori... Get your copy of "Original Sins": www.tciamn.org/d4pg-merch/p... #EDU

"With more than 100,000 ALPRs across the U.S. collecting tens of billions of plate scans per month, the net effect begins to resemble [an] AI Big Brother. The Illinois State Police ALPR network alone captured over 2.2 billion vehicles—200x the number of registered cars in the state"

On Day 3 of #D4PG, Dr. Jill Greendeer asks, "How many of you can name at least 10 Native nations?" challenging us to relect on harm we can perpetuate during the #DataJustice & #DataSovereignty panel Learn more about our 2025 speakers: tciamn.org/d4pg-speakers #Data4PublicGood #TechforGood

Hey Afrofuturists, how's your reading going? We'll be meeting Aug 30th to talk about Parable of the Talents by Octavia E. Butler. Come share your thoughts! Use this link to sign up: app.youform.com/forms/ohwp8dkw

 #FutureLabs #BookClub #Afrofuturism #Afrofuturist #BlackLiterature #BlackLit

At #D4PG2025, we got to witness the noticecoalition.bsky.social NDAUWU fellows reunite in-person and perform their giant puppet show, "Digital Dystopia" with Artist in Residence Kill Joy! Learn more about NDAUWU: tciamn.org/noticecoalition/fellowship #D4PG #NoDataAboutUsWithoutUs #NDAUWU #NOTICE

Schools in US are using AI to scan student messages for threats—but the tech often flags jokes, homework, or deleted posts. Some kids are being arrested or hospitalized over false alarms. abcnews.go.com/Technology/wireStory/schools-ai-surveillance-protect-students-leads-false-alarms-124440368

Hey bookworms! We're excited to explore more Afrofuturist dystopian narratives. Our next book in our journey is Parable of the Talents by Octavia Butler. The next book meeting will be August 30th at 10am CST/11am EST. Sign up to join: app.youform.com/forms/ohwp8dkw #BookClub #Afrofuturism #SciFi

As D4PG progressed into Day 2, our collective word cloud began to evolve through heart-centered conversations. Were you at D4PG Day 2? What words would you add? Continue to engage with TCIA here: www.tciamn.org #D4PG #Data4PublicGood #DataJustice #TechforGood #AI #AIEthics hawwabe.bsky.social‬

On Day 2 of the D4 experience, Keynote speaker Dr. Angela D. R. Smith engaged us in a discussion on equity in "Imagine That: Rehearsing Futures of Equity and Joy!" Learn more about our #D4PG2025 speakers: www.tciamn.org/d4pg-speakers
 #D4PG #Datajustice #Data4PublicGood #Representation #AI #Code

"State of Youth Surveillance" with Shreya, Jeremy, Katya, and keynote Dr. Roderic N. Crooks in-conversation with markkeierleber.bsky.social was a strong opening panel for #D4PG Day 2! Learn more about D4PG: www.tciamn.org/d4pg #AI #Education #EdTech noticecoalition.bsky.social the74.bsky.social

Thank you to everyone who came to our book meeting on Saturday for our discussion on 'Red Dirt Witch' by N. K. Jemisin! Join the conversation, use this link to join our Future Labs Book Club: app.youform.com/forms/ohwp8dkw #FutureLabsBookClub #TCIA #Literature #Afrofuturism #NKJemisin #SciFi

On day 1 of D4PG, we started a word cloud of topics that arose throughout the conference. What words would you add? Thank you to hawwabe.bsky.social‬ for designing ou#D4PG202525 word cloud! Learn more about Data 4 Public Good here: https://www.tciamn.org/d4pg#D4PGP#Data4PublicGoodo#DataJusticece

Calling all book lovers! This Saturday at 10am CST/11am EST, we're hosting an abridged book meeting to discuss 'Red Dirt Witch' by N. K. Jemisin. Use this link to join our Future Labs Book Club: app.youform.com/forms/ohwp8dkw #FutureLabsBookClub #TCIA #Literature #Afrofuturism #NKJemisin #SciFi

D4 highlight! Thank you Vyjayanthi Vadrevu for the dance performance and discussion! Vyjayanthi is the founder of #Incluya, an AI coach leading people from financial anxiety to financial resilience. Learn more about our #D4PG speakers: www.tciamn.org/d4pg-speakers

 #AI #NatyaShastra #Culture

Thank you Dr. Roderic N. Crooks for an eye-opening keynote during day 1 of D4PG based on his research and newest book 'Access Is Capture: How Edtech Reproduces Racial Inequality' Learn more about our speakers and they're work: www.tciamn.org/d4pg-speakers #D4PG #Datajustice #AI #EdTech #Tech

D4 Day 1 highlights! Aasim and maptruenorth.bsky.social kicked us off with the "Warm Data lab", a great way to spark conversation, connectivity and co-powering at #D4PG! Learn more about D4PG here: www.tciamn.org/d4pg-speakers #D4PG2025 #Data4PublicGood #EdTech #WarmData clarenceokoh.bsky.social‬

That's a wrap on D4PG! Thank you to our speakers and attendees for another year of co-powering and co-creating at our sixth annual Data 4 Public Good Conference. Stay connected to the D4 experience by heading to our website: www.tciamn.org/d4pg #D4PG #Data4PublicGood #DataJustice #Afrofuturism

Thank you Dr. Jill Greendeer, An Garagiola, Alicia Ranney, Adam Cowing, and Dr. Catherine Squires for the discussion "Data Justice & Data Sovereignty" Learn more about our panelists: www.tciamn.org/d4pg-speakers #D4PG #DataJusice #DataSovereignty #IndigenousVisions #IVRW #DreamofWild #Health

Hey D4PG, "Digital Resilience + Digital Futures" ft. Sharon Kennedy Vickers with Dr. Catherine R. Squires and Aasim Shabazz is happening right now! Learn more about D4PG here: www.tciamn.org/d4pg #D4PG #SoftwareforGood #CodeSwitch #Afrofuturism #BlackExcellence #DigitalResilience #DigitalFutures

The noticecoalition.bsky.social NDAUWU fellows and Artist in Residence Kill Joy and the Kitchen Table Puppets and Press group this afternoon as we kick 3 city big puppet tour at D4PG. Catch the show and exhibition "Digital Dystopia" #D4PG #Data4PublicGood #D4PG205 #NOTICE #NDAUWU #AI #AIEthics

Dive into emancipatory transformations and socially responsible tech at D4PG with Dr. Angela D.R. Smith's keynote "Imagine That: Rehearsing Futures of Equity and Joy" Learn more about Angela and our other speakers here: www.tciamn.org/d4pg-speakers #D4PG #Datajustice #Keynote #InformationSciences

It's Day 2 of D4PG! We'll be kicking today off with our plenary panel "State of Youth Surveillance" moderated by ‪markkeierleber.bsky.social‬ from @the74.bsky.social Learn more about our panelists and other speakers here: www.tciamn.org/d4pg-speakers #D4PG #DataJustice #AI #Education #EdTech

Our Firsst keynote "Access to Surveillance: Edtech and Perpetually At-Risk Youth" with Dr. Roderic N. Crooks will close out day one of our 6th Annual D4PG Conference! Learn more about Dr. Crooks and our other speakers here: www.tciamn.org/d4pg-speakers #D4PG #Data4PublicGood #EdTech #Activism

Today, Imène Ghernati, PhD (إيمان غرناطي) will be leading "Beyond Belonging: Cultivate Thriving Spaces in STEAM." Dr. Ghernati is the founder of the STEAM Learning Institute. Learn more about her here: www.tciamn.org/d4pg-speakers #D4PG #Datajustice #AI #STEAM #Learning #Education #TechforGood #CEU

Are you at D4PG? Join TCIA co-founders Aasim Shabazz and Marika A. Pfefferkorn along with Dr. Imène Ghernati at our first workshop, "Warm Data Lab". Check out the D4PG 2025 schedule: www.tciamn.org/d4pg-schedule #D4PG #ImagineThat #TCIA #Afrofuturism #WarmDataLab #DataJustice #AI #AIEthics

It's time! The sixth annual Data 4 Public Good Conference is about to begin. See you soon! Curious about what we have in store for this year at D4PG? Check out our conference schedule to learn more: www.tciamn.org/d4pg-schedule #D4PG #Data4PublicGood #ImagineThat #Art #Science #Afrofuturism #AI