SXSW Interactive celebrates contributions from tech leaders of color

theGRIO REPORT - This year, MVMT 50 has partnered with several media organizations, including theGrio, to host a series of stimulating panel discussions and interactive events during the SXSW conference...

Lilly Workneh

Mar 7, 2014

Each year, professionals in music, film and technology travel to Austin, TX for the annual South by Southwest Interactive Festival.

Among this year’s attendees is a group of minority individuals who are part of the Movement 50 — a coalition formerly known as Blacks in Technology — which is comprised of African-Americans and people of color who work in technology organizations.

This year, MVMT 50 has partnered with several media organizations, including theGrio, to host a series of stimulating panel discussions and interactive events during the SXSW conference.

Among them will be a one-on-one discussion with media mogul Nick Cannon and actress/producer Reagan Gomez-Preston, who will talk about their experiences working in media.

Other workshops will focus on developing business ideas, building your personal brand and provide ways to fund innovative high-tech startups in under-served communities.

For more information on MVMT50 and their full lineup of events, click here.

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