AT&T Presents #DreamInBlack: The Powerful 28 Future Makers during Black History Month Wednesday 20 February, 2019
This post is sponsored by AT&T for #DreamInBlack. All opinions are my own.
It’s Black History month, and it’s seems we are always acknowledging this month for the past, but we should acknowledge the present as well. There is beautiful black history being made and created as we speak, and I got a wonderful opportunity to partner with AT&T with their inaugural initiative called Dream In Black to celebrate the future makers of today!
Dream in Blackis an always-on platform where AT&T celebrates Black culture and the creators who shape it. Dream In Black embodies a mindset where success can look like anything that we can dream. The platform views the world and creativity through an afro-futuristic lens that is rooted in AT&T’s technology, innovation and entertainment which helps to power the possibilities.
During Black History Month, Dream In Black, an always-on platform created by AT&T to celebrate Black culture and the creators who shape it, is proud to honor the Dream In Black 28 Future Makers by unveiling its first-ever Dream in Black 28 list. This list will include 27 creators who have the courage to Dream in Black.
In its inaugural year, Dream In Black has collaborated with Queen Latifah to curate a list that pays homage to the past and celebrates the future.
For many years, AT&T has supported organizations working to increase access to and entrepreneurship skill-building programs for underrepresented youths such as Black Girls Code. This year, as they continue to change the landscape of the technology industry by introducing young women of color to coding and STEM through workshops, hackathons and summer camps, AT&T is proud to donate $50,000 to support Black Girls Code’s programming to prepare and fill the jobs of the future with talent and diversity.
TWITTER CONVO
I got a chance to attend two Twitter parties with some of my blogger friends to have a healthy conversation on what it means to #DreamInBlack. Lots of amazing questions were asked and these are my answers in conjunction with my thoughts on this initiative.
How do you think black culture has or is leading the future as technology continues to evolve?
A5: We are always trendsetting and social media is truly taking off with the trends being shared across the world! Social Media has truly created some stars online too! #DreamInBlack#ATTPartnerhttps://t.co/MeFruxi5X4
What strides are you personally taking to impact black culture and uplift our community?
A6: One of my personal major goals this year as an influencer I want to one of one the faces in the #blackwellness community! Promoting black wellness + health is very important and I am using my platform for this as well. #DreamInBlack#AttPartnerhttps://t.co/Bfan0uL6wv
What are some ways we can work together to uplift our communities and impact Black Culture?
A6: We need to keep creating. More creative collaborations and unity amongst each other would help a lot. We should continue to brainstorm and execute ideas as a community! #AttPartner#DreamInBlackhttps://t.co/af4juC65nE
Each week more Future Makers are release to create the Dream In Black 28 Future Markers: DEVON FRANKLIN, ZENDAYA, KHALID, PHOEBE ROBINSON, VAN JONES, TERRENCE J, KEKE PALMER, QUINCY, ANDERSON PAAK, DON LEMON, REV AL SHARPTON AND MORE!
YOU CAN BE THE 28th FUTURE MAKER!
You can also post a photo or video through February 28th sharing your “making history” story using the #DreamInBlack on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram for your chance to be added to the Dream In Black Future Makers List and win a trip for two to Hollywood to have a meet and greet with Yara Shahidi and Anthony Anderson and attend a special taping.
One lucky winner will become the 28th Dream in Black Future Maker…And win a Flyaway trip for two to Hollywood, CA to attend one of Black Culture’s biggest night!
I want to thank AT&T for having me as a digital participant and joining the conversation for #DreamInBlack for Black History month. So many black people are doing amazing things in positive lights and we should have more positive conversations on celebrating them and influencing others to do the same. Its wonderful to always see celebrities who are trailblazing and using their platform to be great people in the community, but there are also influencers and people around the world doing the same.
I think its wonderful that there is a platform celebrating people who are creating history now, and not waiting for it to be written in a book decades later. The true meaning of Black History Month can happen when you honor powerful people of today too! This is a great celebration for Black History month, and truly hope these conversations and initiatives continue throughout the year!
Learn more about Dream in Black initative and how to win online at www.att.com/dreaminblackand follow the hashtag #DreamInBlack on all social channels. Join the conversation!
How do you feel about the Dream In Black Celebration? Anyone you think would be perfect for the list this year?
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Glad to learn so much about black music from this campaign. I hope more people would appreciate how important this campaign and do not take thing for granted. It is really great to see how they came this far.
I love that AT&T is committed to giving back to the black community. When I read, “AT&T is proud to donate $50,000 to support Black Girls Code’s programming to prepare and fill the jobs of the future with talent and diversity,” it warmed my heart.
What a great event especially during black history month. I am glad that AT&T is giving back to the community. Thanks for sharing such an awesome event
I like this campaign. We stand in the shoulders of many greats, and I like that this initiative celebrates what those who came before us fought for, yea for the current folks who’re taking up the mantle.
Yes! It is important to acknowledge the shoulders we stand on. However we need to celebrate the movers and shakers that are taking the torch and running with it.
I love this Dream In Black movement to celebrate Black History. I love Tracee, Zendaya, and Queen Latifah as well. They are all great black woman role models!
One lucky winner will become the 28th Dream in Black Future Maker…And win a Flyaway trip for two to Hollywood, CA to attend one of Black Culture’s biggest night!
Honestly, I can’t choose but I am sure the picks will still be great at the end of it all.
I honestly did not know this existed, but what a great idea to bring to light so many positive things!
This sounds like a wonderful celebration. So cool that you were in the Twitter parties.
Black Power! By often adhering to Shethority campaigns, I love talking about such important and so current social topics.
What a great way to celebrate an important part of history. These makers are doing an awesome thing.
We don’t have such events here in Poland, but I’d definitely like to attend this one in the future. It sounds really interesting! 🙂
I love everything about this! I can’t think of anyone off hand but I’m going to keep this in mind for sure.
Amazing amazing campaign, love it. Seems like an awesome event. Thanks for sharing.
Chad
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This is such an amazing and important post. I love what you have shared.
This was such a fun chat and I can’t believe I won. I never win anything lol. I learned so much
Glad to learn so much about black music from this campaign. I hope more people would appreciate how important this campaign and do not take thing for granted. It is really great to see how they came this far.
I love that AT&T is committed to giving back to the black community. When I read, “AT&T is proud to donate $50,000 to support Black Girls Code’s programming to prepare and fill the jobs of the future with talent and diversity,” it warmed my heart.
Thanks for sharing this wonderful information. Such an important post during this time in America.
What a great event especially during black history month. I am glad that AT&T is giving back to the community. Thanks for sharing such an awesome event
I keep seeing this on social media and I think it’s really cool! I loved your answers. Wellness especially in the Black community is important.
What a great celebration. Seems like a very well organized event
What a great celebration! I love Queen Latifah so I am sure this will be awesome!
What a great way to celebrate this month. I truly hope it’s successful for everyone!
This looks amazing. Great way to celebrate the event
You had such a nice moment as a digital participant in the event indeed! Anyway, AT&T must be doing a great job supporting organizations.
I like this campaign. We stand in the shoulders of many greats, and I like that this initiative celebrates what those who came before us fought for, yea for the current folks who’re taking up the mantle.
Yes! It is important to acknowledge the shoulders we stand on. However we need to celebrate the movers and shakers that are taking the torch and running with it.
Thanks for bringing this to my attention. I didn’t know this was a thing!
Thanks for sharing this. These are wonderful people made their mark in the world. They will inspire the future.
Such an inspiring selection! I always love learning more about people I sort of know about. It’s beautiful to see them celebrated in this way!
I love this Dream In Black movement to celebrate Black History. I love Tracee, Zendaya, and Queen Latifah as well. They are all great black woman role models!
I love Queen Latifa so much. What a powerful affirmation of hers: if you can dream it you can do it!
I love this!! Dreaming in black means that I have create lofty goals and be able to see others who look like me inspire me as I reach them.
Really a great way to celebrate this event. It’s an amazing and inspiring post. Thank you so much for sharing.
I never heard of Dream in Black! I love that they’re bringing awareness to more communities.
This is really a great post and it seems like a great campaign. Thanks for sharing this post.