A national coalition of Black churches will host a digital equity Bible study on Juneteenth, aimed at preparing African American communities for jobs in an artificial intelligence-driven economy.
The Black Churches 4 Digital Equity Coalition will hold the National Juneteenth Digital Opportunity Bible Study on June 19, bringing together faith leaders, technology experts and educators to address workforce development in Black communities.
The Rev. Traci Blackmon, a prominent faith leader and public theologian, will deliver the keynote address at the event. Greater Grace Temple of David in Detroit will co-host the gathering with Bishop Charles H. Ellis III, the church’s pastor.
The program will be streamed live on Zoom, with Dominique Grant-King, associate pastor of Ebenezer Everywhere, serving as the online host. Participants can register at https://bit.ly/juneteenthbiblestudy.
Dr. Fallon Wilson, vice president of policy at the Multicultural Media, Telecom and Internet Council, said Black churches serve as community anchors that guide congregations through modern challenges.
“In our [increasingly] digital society, the gap between those with access to technology and those without has become more apparent, influencing areas such as education, health, employment, and the ability to maintain connections with others,” Wilson said.
The coalition believes Black churches must play a role in closing the digital divide, particularly as artificial intelligence reshapes the job market.
Additional information is available at https://digitalequitybiblestudy.com.