In celebration of Black History Month, join us for Real Talk Tech Talk: The Intersection of Black Storytelling & Innovation, a powerful event honoring the legacy of Black storytelling and the role technology plays in preserving our history and shaping our future. From oral traditions to digital innovation, storytelling has always been central to the Black experience, serving as a tool for empowerment, resistance, and cultural preservation.

Hosted by actor and activist Kendrick Sampson, this Real Talk townhall will explore how Black storytellers, artists, and technologists are using digital platforms, artificial intelligence, and emerging technologies to amplify our voices, reclaim our narratives, and build a lasting legacy.

Join us as we honor the past, celebrate the present, and look toward the future of Black storytelling in the digital age.

Real Talk Tech Talk is powered by Black at Microsoft (BAM) Houston, Black Googler Network, HPE Black Employee Group, and Amazon Black Employee Network.

About BLD PWR:

Founded by actor and activist Kendrick Sampson, BLD PWR is a social impact organization dedicated to empowering artists, athletes, and influencers to use their platforms for radical change. Through community engagement, policy advocacy, and cultural programming, BLD PWR amplifies movements for racial justice, mental health awareness, and systemic equity. By mobilizing creatives and changemakers, the organization fosters a collective commitment to shaping a more just and liberated future.

Learn more at www.bldpwr.com

Date: Wednesday, February 26

Time: 6:30 pm - 8 pm

Location: The Ion Houston (4201 Main St. Houston, TX 77002)

Admission: Free