About the
Event

Join us on June 19, 2025, for the National Juneteenth Digital Opportunity Bible Study, a celebration of legacy, innovation, and empowerment that focuses on equipping Black communities with workforce development skills for an AI-driven job market.

This pivotal event will occur at the Greater Grace: Temple of David in Detroit, Michigan, and simultaneously streamed online via Zoom, ensuring accessible participation from coast to coast.

Event Highlights:

Educational Workshops: Get training and resources that enhance digital literacy, expand access to technology, and prepare participants for the future of work through hands-on training, workshops, and strategic partnerships. Learn about local digital opportunity initiatives and will learn how to plug in and partner to sustain long-term digital opportunity efforts.
Leadership Speeches: Gain insights from an inspiring keynote address from national faith leader, Rev. Traci Blackmon, a pastor, teacher, preacher, and public theologian.
Music and Cultural Celebrations: Experience uplifting musical performances that embody the spirit of Juneteenth and the drive towards digital opportunity.
Interactive Sessions: Participate in in-person and virtual workshops on AI, data privacy, Public Interest Technology, tech careers, cybersecurity, and digital skills based on a mini-workforce lesson plan in the Digital Opportunity Bible Study Toolkit.

This video highlights the power of Black Churches to politically organize Black Communities.

This video highlights the power of Black Churches to organize to end the digital divide.

CHURCH HOST

Bishop Charles H. Ellis III

Senior Pastor of Greater Grace Temple

Greater Grace Temple of David

23500 W. Seven Mile Rd
Detroit, MI 48219

The 2025 National Juneteenth Digital Opportunity Bible Study features an impressive lineup of speakers and invited guests, each with insights and expertise to help foster discussions on equipping Black communities with workforce development skills for an AI-driven job market. This gathering will bring together key influencers from various sectors, including faith, technology, and education, all committed to advancing digital opportunity.

Invited Speakers

Robert E. Branson, Esq.

President, Multicultural Media, Telecom and Internet Council (MMTC)

Shunda Leecost

Partnership Manager at Microsoft, Airband Initiative

Bishop Charles H. Ellis III

Bishop Charles H. Ellis, III, Senior Pastor, Greater Grace Temple

Dr. Fallon Wilson

Vice President, Policy, Multicultural Media, Telecom and Internet Council (MMTC)

Brenda Darden Wilkerson

President and CEO, Anita.B Org.

Congresswoman
Rashida Tlaib

US Representative, MI 12th District, Detroit Mayor’s Office

Rev. Traci Blackmon

CEO & Founder of HopeBuilds, LLC

Jurnell Cockhren

Instructor & Lead Researcher at Black Tech Futures Research Institute

Johnnie Turnage

Co-Founder, Black Tech Saturday

Invited Partners

Adrienne Williams

Research Fellow, Distributed AI Research (DAIR) Institute

Alexa Turnage

Co-Founder, Black Tech Saturday

Audrey P. Willis

Chief Innovation & Program Officer, Code Crew

Lena Winfree

Co-Founder, LocalTek

Tequila Johnson

Co-Founder and Vice President, Equity Alliance

Holly Rachel

Co-Founder, LocalTek

Program
Overview

This event, dedicated to equipping Black communities with workforce development skills for an AI-driven job market, features educational workshops and interactive sessions that prepare attendees for the future of work, an inspiring keynote by Rev. Traci Blackmon, and uplifting musical performances in the spirit of Juneteenth. Whether in-person or online, come be part of a transformative day aimed at fostering a digitally inclusive future.