Milwaukee AI hackathon will honor MLK Day through tech innovation

A Milwaukee church partners with local tech organizations for an artificial intelligence hackathon on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. City of Light Church will host the two-hour “Empower The Dream” event. The Milky Way Tech Hub, Visionary League, and I.C. Stars Milwaukee lead the collaboration. These organizations focus on expanding technology access in Milwaukee’s communities.

TIME Magazine’s 2024 list of top AI leaders includes only seven Black innovators among 100 professionals. This Milwaukee hackathon responds by offering direct experience with AI tools and development. The event bridges the diversity gap in artificial intelligence through practical training. Participants learn to create AI solutions while building professional connections.

The timing aligns with Dr. King’s vision of economic and social equality. Technology access remains a key factor in modern civil rights.

Registration remains open for the evening session from 5:30 to 7:30 PM CST. Organizers expect strong attendance based on previous community events. The hackathon builds on growing initiatives to increase Black representation in AI development. Similar programs have launched nationwide to address technology gaps.