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Remembering Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, a true champion for AI and its potential to solve youth violence. As one of the first congressional supporters of STEM4US!, she recognized the transformative power of technology in creating safer communities and brighter futures for our youth. Her legacy continues to inspire us to innovate and advocate for the next generation. 🌟

**Reflecting on an Amazing Event!**

We are thrilled to share highlights from our AI Breakfast Reception honoring Judge Arthur Burnett Jr. The event was a tremendous success, thanks to our insightful speakers and engaging discussions on AI solutions to youth violence. Special thanks to our sponsors, Abe Legal, Paul, Weiss, and the Las Vegas Chapter of the National Bar Association, and to our dedicated hosts Dominique Calhoun, Randy Jones, Kevin Judd, Joseph Drayton, Judge Cliff Brown, Judge David Shaheed, Judge Billy Murphy, Judge Martha Lynn Sherrod, Theodore Wells, Beverly Fields, Ellen Douglass, Caleb Green, Anthony Mayo, Bradley Farrar, Royce Duplessis, Jeanett Henry, Hamid Saahir, Leah Perry, and Talib I. Karim. A special shoutout to our hardworking staff Monique Waithe, Samir Karim, Zakiyyah Muhammad, and Ali Hussain.

Catch the full video here: [Watch Now](https://www.youtube.com/live/kXovEwLX92o?si=xrFE9hFUx0vaG31o).

Stay tuned for more updates and join us in our mission to create a safer future for our youth!

Get ready for an unforgettable experience! We're thrilled to announce that Kevin Judd, Esq., Past NBA President will be another hosts for the AI Reception Event Honoring Judge Arthur Burnett Jr. and Conversation about Innovative Solutions to Youth Violence at the National Bar Association Convention on July 18th, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada! Don't miss out on this epic event! Get your tickets now (link in bio).

Get ready for an unforgettable experience! We're thrilled to announce that the Honorable David Shaheed Judge (Ret.) Marion County, Indiana will be one of our hosts for the AI Reception Event Honoring Judge Arthur Burnett Jr. and Conversation about Innovative Solutions to Youth Violence at the National Bar Association Convention on July 18th, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada! Don't miss out on this epic event! Get your tickets now (link in bio).

🌟 STEM4US! Fireside Chat at Kamp Kappa 2.0: Power of AI to Stop Youth Violence! 🌟

Another amazing experience engaging boys 11-18 at Kamp Kappa. For our campfire session this year, we challenged the boys to think of ways AI could be used to improve their lives and those around them. We also shared the risks of AI and the importance of using this technology with compassion for others. 🔥 The discussions were deep, the learning was impactful, and the bonds formed were unforgettable.

For the second year in a row, we partnered with the Hyattsville/Landover (MD) Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. It was heartening to see the boys engage, ask questions, and actively participate in all the activities.

We salute the mentors and parents who made this possible. Together, we are making a difference one campfire at a time. 🏕️💡

Stay tuned for more updates and join us in our mission to inspire the next generation of leaders! 💪🏾

🚀 From Violence to AI Jobs: Invest in Our Youth 🚀

Elon Musk is building a multibillion-dollar AI Super Plant in Memphis, home to XAI’s supercomputer, the largest in the world. We congratulate the Greater Memphis Chamber of Commerce for leading the campaign to attract Musk’s groundbreaking project. 🌟

But we must do more. Memphis youth deserve the opportunity to thrive in the hundreds of AI and other jobs this project will create. We challenge city leaders to invest in our future by funding STEM4US!’s $7.5 million grant request. This investment will provide STEM training and mentoring for over 100 youth in Shelby County and their families, rescuing them from violence and placing them in good-paying jobs. 💼👩‍💻

Become a STEM4US! Partner and make a difference today! 🌟



Call to Action:
👉 Click the link in our bio to learn more and become a STEM4US! Partner. Together, we can transform lives and build a brighter future for our youth! 👏🏾✨

On Saturday February 17th, STEM4US! Is hosting a summit . The event will start at 9 am and will end at 7:30 pm. The QR code to register for tickets will be at our Instagram story and this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/black-history-month-summit-on-innovative-solutions-to-youth-violence-tickets-801472976247

Exclusive List of Cyber, Tech Events for CBC Week 2023, Washington, DC -

Exclusive List of Cyber, Tech Events for CBC Week 2023 Want to expand your Cyber network? Join STEM4US! VIP Fundraising Committee

Nearly 2000 youth in the US were killed or injured by violence this summer. Over 200 of them from DC, Maryland, Virginia, costing their families, local governments more than $1.3 Billion. STEM4US! worked hard to keep our youth safe through cyber training. More must be done. How can you help? -

Summer's Over, Guess How Many Youth Lost? Recap of STEM4US! Work to Keep Youth Safe This Summer Through Cyber Training. Learn what you can do to help us do more!

Look what STEM4US! did to support our youth this week. Here's how you can help us do more. - https://mailchi.mp/stem4us.org/stem4us-update-7-15-23

*|FNAME|*: Check out our students' apps for "Hacking" mass violence.💻 -

What can be done to stop all the violence? STEM4US! & Kappa Hackathon generated cool apps for combatting violence. Check out winning ideas.

What can be done to stop all the violence? Youth Hackathon generated cool apps for combatting violence. Check out winning ideas.💻https://mailchi.mp/stem4us.org/stem4us-hackathon-2023-winners

Father’s Day Reflection, From Boys to Men: 35 years ago a trio of friends graduated from Highland Park Community High School. The teens were athletes, lettermen in multiple sports, captains of championship swimming team and scholars. And all had another bond—-all three had lost their mothers before they turned 18. Thus, the three mostly looked to their fathers as role models and mentors. After graduation all three embarked upon different academic and career paths. One set out to be an astronaut and left Detroit for the Air Force Academy in Colorado. Another had his eyes set on automotive engineering and got a scholarship to the University of Michigan. And the third embarked on studies in media arts and HR at Oakland University. Over time, the trio stayed connected. Joined the same fraternity. And continued to support each other. Today, the aspiring astronaut is a lawyer, STEM advocate and tech exec. The Automotive Engineer is a Pharmacist. And the HR student is a HR exec and boat company operator. All have beautiful children and remain committed to making sure that young men from tough background like them have the mentoring and exposure needed to overcome. On this Fathers Day I salute these men, and . May the Almighty guide us all to straight path so we can spend eternity enjoying each other’s company along the golden shores.

10 Days Till STEM4US! & Kappa Hackathon.💻 Don't miss this amazing cyber experience to mentor, sponsor, and register your students for this opportunity before the start of summer, June 3-4, 2023.

Seeking A Few Good Men and Women for Youth Hackathon Mentor, sponsor, and register your students for amazing cyber experience before start of summer, June 3rd-4th.

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>: Seeking Few Good Men for Youth Hackathon💻 I'm calling on you to mentor and sponsor youth for an exciting online experience before the start of the summer, the STEM4US! & Kappa Hackathon, Saturday & Sunday, June 3-4, 2023.

*|FNAME|*: Confirming you as Speaker for Youth Hackathon💻 -

>: Confirming you as Speaker for Youth Hackathon💻 Can we confirm you as a speaker or even an online mentor for the STEM4US! & Kappa Hackathon, Saturday & Sunday, June 3-4, 2023.   

STEM4US! founder and former intellectual property & regulatory attorney was featured in an article by to discuss how AI platforms can generate biased outcomes. Karim says AI platforms are “tools that are being used in the marketplace can be used to serve both, beneficial purposes as well as purposes that harm the public.”

We’re 10 days away from the Hackathon! If you haven’t registered yet, please do so using the link in our bio.

Meet your lead instructor for the Spring Youth Hackathon! Dr. Joseph Shelton received his Ph.D from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University and is currently an Associate Professor at Virginia State University. He will be leading and guiding you through the hackathon while making it fun and engaging!

STEM4US & Kappa Virtual Spring Youth Hackathon is on April 22-23. Registration link in our bio! Deadline is April 22.

Todays featured superWoman leader is:

Sharifah Mastin is CEO of Bespoke and Co-Founder of Mission 2 Change. Bespoke provides high-quality human relations consulting services to companies around the United States. Mission 2 Change is a non-profit that’s assisted us in winning over $10,000 in funding from Verizon and Pepco. She is a proven leader with over 20 years of Human Resources experience. Sharifah served in the U.S. Army, worked for multiple offices within the Federal Government.

Wanji Walcott is Pinterest’s new chief legal officer after holding the same title at Discover Financial Services. While at Discover, Walcott managed the company’s government relations and legal organizations, co-leading its innovation initiative and working closely with the board of directors on strategy and risk management protocol.

Dr. Stacey Dixon was sworn in as the Principal Deputy Director of National Intelligence (PDDNI) on Aug. 4, 2021. She currently serves as the sixth Senate-confirmed PDDNI. Possessing over 18 years of intelligence experience, Dr. Dixon has led the Intelligence Community at the highest ranks. Dr. Dixon joined ODNI after serving as the eighth Deputy Director of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) from 2019-2021, where she assisted the Director both in leading the agency and managing the National System for Geospatial Intelligence.

Dr. Joi C. Spraggins (Dr. Joi®) is recognized as a legacy leadership expert in global diversity inclusion, leadership development, communications, workforce development, public policy, NASA STEM and community engagement. She is the President of Legacy, Pathways and Footprints (LPF) and founder of Legacy Bridges STEM Academy, Inc., a 501 (c) 3 non-profit NASA Legends and Trail Blazers STEM Institute and Ecosystem.

Last but not least, we have: Lisa Williams-Fauntroy. Lisa is the Senior Vice President of Business and Legal Affairs at Discovery Communications. She serves as a collaborative and strategic partner to the development, production, programming and operations teams for the global media company Discovery Communications. In this role, she manages business and legal affairs matters and oversees a bi-coastal team responsible for all of the production and talent deals for the Discovery Channel and Science Channel cable television networks. Her work includes handling complex deal negotiations and transactions, as well as providing legal advice to her clients on content liability matters such as defamation, publicity, privacy and copyright issues.

Charlyn Stanberry is the Vice President of Government Relations for the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB). She joins NAB after serving as chief of staff for Congresswoman Yvette Clarke (NY-09), for whom she previously served as legislative director and counsel. She is also an adjunct professor for Florida International University’s Honors College teaching their Washington, D.C. seminar course.

Happy Monday, techies! Todays featured superWoman leader is:

Dr. Natalie Maggitt is the founder/CEO of which brewed as a passion project for over 15 years before sprouting into a nonprofit organization in 2020. Born of a desire to pour into historically underrepresented middle/high school girls (affectionately known as ThriveHers), the organization’s aim is to help them grow into their personal purpose in a safe space where they can blossom.

Over the next few days, we will be answering frequently asked questions to help you prepare for the STEM4US & Kappa Virtual Spring Youth Hackathon! It will be held on April 22-23 so if you haven’t registered yet please do so before the April 22 deadline. Registration link in our bio.

Comment below or message us for any other questions you have!

Our next feature is: Kate Stewart

Kate Stewart is the incoming 2023 Chair of the Board of the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (MWCOG), a regional organization with membership of 300 elected officials from 24 local governments in the DMV area, the Maryland and Virginia state legislatures, and U.S. Congress. Prior to that, she served in separate positions as Vice-Chair of MWCOG and as Secretary-Treasurer; she chaired the MWCOG Taskforce to Develop Racial Equity Trainings for Regional Leaders, and served on the MWCOG Taskforce on D.C. Statehood.