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AI & The Culture: A Meetup for Creatives of Color We’re not waiting for the future — we’re building it. This monthly virtual & in-person gathering brings together creatives of color to explore how AI intersects with storytelling, culture, and community. We share tools, spotlight community work, and build meaningful connections. Led by @ShirleyVernae, Emmy-nominated producer + founder of Willie B. Studios, and @Kingwillonius, the viral creative technologist behind BBL Drizzy — together they’re creating space for the next wave of creatives of color in tech and storytelling. 📍Sponsored by BlackInsight @DowJones and Willie B. Studios Pull up. Let’s build, create, and lead — together.

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Name: AI & The Culture IRL
Start: 2025-12-16T17:30:00.000-05:00
End: 2025-12-16T19:00:00.000-05:00
Location: Salesforce Tower

AI & The Culture

Salesforce Tower

New York, New York

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About Event

🎉 AI & The Culture is BACK — In-Person at Salesforce!

We’re closing out the year with major energy — and we’re back where we belong: in the room, together.

AI & The Culture is proud to announce our new partnership with Salesforce, kicking off with our first in-person meetup on Tuesday, December 16th, 2025 at the Salesforce offices in New York City.

This month’s gathering brings together Black and Brown creatives, innovators, and educators who are using AI to transform how we work, create, and connect. Expect an evening centered on AI for productivity, hands-on demos, and community-driven conversation.

💬 What to Expect:

AI in Action: A live demo of NotebookLM led by Jonathan Joseph (JJ) — Salesforce team member, community builder, and AI enthusiast — showcasing how tools like NotebookLM can boost creativity, streamline workflows, and help you work smarter.
Productivity in Practice: Shirley Vernae Williams and King Willonius will lead additional demos highlighting practical AI tools that empower creators and innovators to elevate their productivity, storytelling, and creative impact.
Community Networking: Connect with fellow creatives, technologists, and educators exploring how AI can empower our work and expand our impact.

🌆 Details:

📍 Location: Salesforce HQ, New York City
📅 Date: Tuesday, December 16th, 2025
🕠 Time: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM ET (Hard stop at 7 PM)
🎟️ RSVP Required (Limited Seats)

This meetup marks the next phase of AI & The Culture — powered by partnership, grounded in community, and designed to inspire the next wave of innovation across creative and educational spaces.

Pull up, bring your curiosity, and let’s build together.

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Salesforce Tower

1095 6th Ave, New York, NY 10036, USA

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AI & The Culture

AI & The Culture: A Meetup for Creatives of Color We’re not waiting for the future — we’re building it. This monthly virtual & in-person gathering brings together creatives of color to explore how AI intersects with storytelling, culture, and community. We share tools, spotlight community work, and build meaningful connections. Led by @ShirleyVernae, Emmy-nominated producer + founder of Willie B. Studios, and @Kingwillonius, the viral creative technologist behind BBL Drizzy — together they’re creating space for the next wave of creatives of color in tech and storytelling. 📍Sponsored by BlackInsight @DowJones and Willie B. Studios Pull up. Let’s build, create, and lead — together.

Hosted By

40 Going

AI

AI & The Culture IRL

​🎉 AI & The Culture is BACK — In-Person at Salesforce!

🎉 AI & The Culture is BACK — In-Person at Salesforce!