Black Tech Saturdays is fostering a culture of innovation and imagination at Newlab at Michigan Central to support the growth of Black tech businesses in Detroit \u2014 and you\u2019re invited. Black Tech Saturdays is a thriving community initiative that began with just five people in a conference room and has now swelled to include nearly 500 tech founders, entrepreneurs, tech-savvy individuals, job seekers, resource providers, and eager residents ready to dive into the world of technology. <\/p>\n
Meeting three times a month, Black Tech Saturdays has welcomed nearly 3,000 attendees since its inception, becoming a beacon of opportunity and offering Detroiters a platform to learn, connect, and thrive in the tech industry. \u201cThe community that we\u2019ve built is supplying us with knowledge and access that many don\u2019t have,\u201d said Johnnie Turnage, co-founder of Black Tech Saturdays with his wife, Alexa Turnage. \u201cDetroit\u2019s success is tied to diversifying its economy and embracing tech, and Newlab and Michigan Central understand this. When some members of our society are limited, we limit the potential of our entire society. If you\u2019re rooting for Detroit and Michigan to win, then champion local BIPOC innovators.\u201d <\/p>\n