Presented in Partnership With Latimer AI

NATIONAL BLACK AI LITERACY WEEK 2026

Learning. Experiencing. Building for the Future.

Monday June 8th through Friday June 12th

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AI For ALL

The Black AI Think Tank is proud to present the third annual National Black AI Literacy Week.


This event is open to everyone. Our mission is to focus on engaging and activating the Black and un-included communities in accessing and maximizing the power of AI.


This is a week long virtual (Online) event featuring top AI industry professionals. There are also many choices for sessions for teachers, students, entrepreneurs and so on running throughout each day.

Speakers

Pariss Chandler

Co Founder CEO

Sift Skills

Black Tech Pipeline


Ansel Bankoussou- Founder Made For Me Comics App

Ananya Bankoussou- Founder Made For Me Comics App



Leadership Team

Stefan Youngblood

Founder/CEO

Black AI Think Tank

Founder HireBlack.com

Patti Williams

RN Business Consultant

Home Care Specialist

Score Mentor

David B. Vliet, MBA

​​CEO and Principal

VlietHealth

Kate Carter MSC, MALM

The MIA World

AI 2030 Global Fellow

Come Explore. Ask Questions.

The National Black AI Literacy Group extends out of the Black AI Think Tank. The team is led by Raleigh NC Founder/CEO Stefan Youngblood, a thought and innovation leader in the Global Impact and Diversity Equity Networking space, focusing on AI.



Our History

The first National Black AI Literacy Week launched in June 2024. We honor our rich history and future with this event connecting our today, to our future. With a diverse range of topics there's something for everyone.


Explore subjects from AI ethics to wellness, startups, IP, education, starting a business and so much more, we got you covered. Sign up now by clicking the button below.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Sponsoring the National Black AI Literacy Week, has profound significance for everyone building and using AI . The technology is by far the greatest life 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 the National Black AI Literacy while helping to offer scholarships for AI literacy. The event is primarily online.


Elite Exclusive ($25,000) Sponsorship and Scholarships for HBCU Students

Exclusive naming rights across all materials and promotions

Platinum recognition in every workshop

Large logo placement + website write-up

Listed as a partner in AI Literacy Youth Scholarships

Opportunity to present at workshops


🔹 Platinum Sponsor ($15,000) Exclusive naming rights across all materials and promotions

Platinum recognition in every workshop

Large logo placement + website write-up

Listed as a partner in AI Literacy Youth Scholarships

Opportunity to present at workshops


🔹Gold Sponsor ($10,000) Featured logo across workshops

Website sponsor spotlight + write-up

Youth scholarship partnership

Workshop presenter option


🔹Silver Sponsor ($5,000) Company in all weekly events

Youth scholarship recognition

Workshop presenter option


🔹 Support Sponsor ($2,000) Logo and recognition on the sponsor page

Named supporter of youth AI literacy

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Partnered With

Black AI Hub

Black AI Hub is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting Black excellence in the field of artificial intelligence. We provide resources, mentorship, and networking opportunities for Black AI professionals and aspiring professionals.