Data Activists
She used data activism to highlight the atrocities of lynching in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries
Who is Ida B. Wells?
Negro spirituals originated during this period in American history.
What is slavery?
The pie Black people are eating on Thanksgiving
What is Sweet Potato Pie or Pecan Pie
The first black female billionaire
Who is Oprah Winfrey
This type of data, when biased, can cause AI systems to make unfair decisions.
What is training data?
This Black data activist co-founded the Algorithmic Justice League to highlight and combat bias in AI systems.
Who is Joy Buolamwini?
This genre of music, influenced heavily by Negro Spirituals, emerged in African American churches and is known for its lively rhythms and heartfelt lyrics.
What is gospel music?
18in, 20in, 22in
What is bundles of hair?
The first African American second basemen
Who is Jackie Robinson
This term refers to when an AI system treats one group unfairly compared to another.
What is algorithmic bias?
This NBA player founded the 7uice Foundation and the Bridge Program aiming to boost representation in STEM careers.
Who is Jaylen Brown?
"When I look back Over what He brought me through I realize that I made it Because I had You to hold on to"
What is "Never Would Have Made It" by Marvin Sapp?
This person who says "I'm not one of your little friends"
Who is my Mom
The first black Supreme Justice
Who is Thurgood Marshall
AI discrimination can be reduced by ensuring that datasets are this.
What is diverse?
Data activists often use this visual method to communicate complex information in a clear and accessible way. What are data visualizations?
What are data visualizations?
This 2014 movie's soundtrack, produced by John Legend and Common, includes modern spirituals.
What is "Selma"?
Respond to this statement: "Mom can we go to McDonalds"
What is "Do you got McDonalds money"?
The most decorated gymnast in history, and she is widely considered one of the greatest gymnasts of all time
Who is Simone Biles
When AI systems favor white candidates due to biased patterns in historical data, it is an example of this.
What is racial bias?
This NFL player and activist used data to create Know Your Rights Camp, which educates on systemic racism and police brutality.
Who is Colin Kaepernick?
"Rise Up" by this artist became an anthem for resilience and hope.
Who is Andra Day?
This black activist court case lead to the desegregation of American higher education.
Who is Heman Sweatt
This process involves checking an AI system for fairness and ethical compliance before deployment.
What is an AI audit?