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Afroféminas AI
Afroféminas is an online community and political organization created in 2014 to give a voice to and make Black women visible in Spain. It's objective is to be a digital medium where Black women can discuss literature, opinions, poetry, and journalism to establish a dialogue from the perspectives of racialized women. The organization's founder and current director is Antoinette Torres Soler, a social researcher of Cuban origin. Educated at the University of Havana, Cuba, and active in Spain with the University of Zaragoza and other prominent aspects of Spanish culture, Antoinette Torres has strong focus and is driven to push the envelope forward for her organizations causes.
(Afromefeminas TV was the first streaming platform focused on the voices and experiences of women of color in a book published in 2018 "Viviendo en modo Afroféminas" "Living Afroeféminas Style"
AfrofeminasGPT it is a unique consultation and training tool, created to respond from the perspective of black thought, Afrofeminism and empowerment pedagogies.
Fed with fundamental texts from authors such as bell hooks, Angela Davis, Frantz Fanon, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Octavia Butler and Stuart Hall, in addition to original content Antoinette Torres Soler —including fragments of his book Living in Afrofeminas mode, own analyzes and educational materials such as stories for children—, this GPT has been refined to offer critical, ethical, non-punitive and deeply human responses.
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Tech Spark AI helps historically marginalized students see their culture positively reflected in their learning spaces. We elevate educators to better serve their scholars through culturally responsive curriculums, training, and personalized AI tools.
The Unique Challenge
Increasing diversity in the technology ecosystem is an urgent national priority. The USA National Report Card highlights significant academic performance declines and widening achievement gaps, disproportionately affecting Black and Brown students. These disparities are exacerbated by the digital divide, with the advancement of AI widening the gap further.
We recognize a breakdown in the pipeline that moves Black youth and girls from elementary to high school STEM courses. This leads to underrepresentation in higher education and technology careers. Black students often feel discouraged from pursuing STEM due to a lack of positive representation and engagement within the curriculum. Women comprise only 23% of STEM graduates, with Black women making up just 2.9%.
Our mission is to close this gap through our intelligent AI tool, Spark Plug, professional development, culturally responsive curriculum design, and advanced tech workshops for youth. We aim to provide underrepresented students with opportunities to thrive, ensuring they can make meaningful contributions to the tech ecosystem.
By addressing these challenges head-on, we strive to build a more inclusive and equitable educational landscape.
Theory of Change:
Redesign Learning: Innovate educational practices to be culturally responsive and technologically enriched.
Shift Mindsets of Teachers and Administrators: Enhance change through mindset-shifting professional development.
Influence Education Policy: Advocate for policies that promote advancements in education.
Co-Create with Students: Collaborate with students in experiences that resonate with their cultural and technological realities.
Engage with the Community: Build strong community ties to ensure education is relevant, inclusive, and impactful.