​Black history isn’t just something we remember —
it’s something we create.

​AI & The Culture, led by Shirley Vernae Williams and King Willonius, together with Hartbeat, welcomes you to the Black History Month Vibeathon — a one-day cultural build experience in Los Angeles that brings together Black creatives, innovators, and technologists to imagine and build the future with AI.

​This isn’t a typical hackathon — it’s a Vibeathon.

​It’s where culture and creativity meet AI tools, storytelling, music, and collaboration.

​Come create.
Come connect.
Come shape the future.

​🔥 What to Expect

​🎤 Opening Conversation

​“Black History x AI Futures”
A live discussion exploring creative agency, representation, and the future of Black culture in AI.

​🛠 The Vibeathon Build Session

​Collaborate together in creative tracks:

• ​Sound of Liberation – AI-powered music explorations

• ​Digital Griots – Short stories + visual narratives with AI

• ​Culture Tools – Prototype community-centric AI experiences

​Creators of all backgrounds welcome — no coding experience required.

​🎬 Demo Showcase

​Teams pitch and present their work.
Community vote and spotlight celebration.

​🎶 Closing Vibe

​Networking. Creative collisions.

​🏆 Opportunities & Prizes

• ​Feature in AI & The Culture Newsletter

• ​Spotlight interview in Conversations in Code

• ​Sponsored mentorship sessions

• ​Future accelerator / collaboration paths

• ​Creative spotlight on partner channels

​🌍 Why This Matters

​Black creators have historically shaped global culture — from sound systems to visual trends online. Yet AI is rapidly reshaping how culture is produced, shared, and monetized.

​The Vibeathon reasserts control.

​We shape the culture — not just the code.

​👥 Who Should Attend

• ​Creatives exploring AI tools

• ​Filmmakers, musicians, designers, and storytellers

• ​Technologists who prioritize culture

• ​Students, founders, and future builders

• ​Anyone passionate about Black futures and innovation

​📸 Media & Documentation

​Event documentation will be captured.
Select works may be featured in future content across AI & The Culture and partner platforms.

​🤝 About the Hosts

​AI & The Culture is a Black-led creative tech community investing in cultural innovation at the intersection of AI, storytelling, and community building.

​Hartbeat is a global entertainment company known for premium storytelling and cultural experiences.

​What Is a Vibeathon?

​A culturally grounded AI build experience where creatives collaborate to create:

• ​AI-generated music projects

• ​Short films + visual experiments

• ​AI-powered storytelling

• ​Fashion concepts + digital art

• ​Cultural data storytelling

• ​Experimental tools for community use

​Less “code sprint.”
More “culture sprint.”