Owning Our Influence: Authenticity and Cultural Power in a Hyperconnected World

​As the digital landscape is overloaded with information, trends, and algorithms, standing out requires more than volume.  Across the Black diaspora, individuality has always been a source of innovation, driving culture forward long before it was quantified in clicks or follows. Today, that same creative force continues to shape global conversations in music, fashion, business, and beyond. Join Wanji Walcott from Pinterest and Global Impact and Cultural Strategist Tope Ajala for a moderated conversation by New York Times Jordyn Holman about why authenticity is essential in our oversaturated world. We’ll discuss how brands, organizations, and individuals can help foster environments where original ideas thrive and where genuine inspiration can cut through a sea of sameness. For those building the future with purpose, creativity, and cultural intention, this conversation is essential.