The organization was represented by Karl Spencer and Darrias Thomas as the 100 Black Men of Austin were nominated for the 2022 voter education PSAs. Even though the organization didn’t win, the work will not stop and we will continue to educate on the importance of voting.
YOUR VOTE IS YOUR VOICE
InternXL hosted a series of panels to support college students across the nation attending AfroTech in Austin, TX. As part of the partnership with the 100 Black Men of Austin, students from The University of Texas at Austin and Huston Tillotson University received passes to AfroTech, attended InternXL events and panels, and signed up to the InternXL platform to have access to internship opportunities. The InternXL panels during AfroTech included;
Hustle to Career with AI | Presented by internXL & AfroTech – Click here for video.
Powering Forward | Creating a Shared Digital Future with Robert Smith
Rising in Tech: Black Innovation|Presented by InternXL & AfroTech
AFROTECH™ College Student Reception
As part of our Education and STEM initiatives, The 100 Black Men of Austin partnered with NASA-National Aeronautics and Space Administration to provide 7,000 solar eclipse glasses to students in Austin ISD, Pflugerville ISD, Wayside, and Texas Empowerment Academy schools. Students experienced the solar eclipse, Saturday, October 14th in Austin and will use the glasses for the full eclipse in April.
President Karl Spencer had the pleasure of moderating, as part of our cultural competency initiative, Kendra Scott and Daymond John, while visiting Campbell Elementary. Daymond read his book, “Daymond Learns to Earn.”, students were given a copy of Daymond’s children’s book, and teachers and staff were given Kendra and Daymond’s books and Kendra Scott jewelry. The Kendra Scott Foundation also donated to the school’s literacy program. Such an incredible day for the students, teachers and staff at Campbell Elementary!
The 100 Black Men of Austin has focused on voter education for the past 4 years with Voter PSAs and are excited to announce the nomination for a Lonestar Emmy for our 2022 Voter Education PSAs. The organization strives on the importance of voter education and we hope to bring home an Emmy November 11th!