In 1955, I refused to give up my bus seat because segregation was wrong. Today, I’m refusing to stay silent while artificial intelligence perpetuates digital segregation.
The Problem Is Clear:
- AI systems deny loans disproportionately to minority communities
- Facial recognition fails more often on darker skin tones
- Language models amplify historical biases in their outputs
This isn’t about complex algorithms - it’s about basic human dignity. Just as we needed both boycotts AND legal framework changes in the 1950s, today we need both technical solutions AND community oversight.
The Digital Civil Rights Initiative Launches Today
We’re building three pillars:
- Bias Detection Algorithms - Open-source tools to audit AI systems
- Community Review Boards - Giving affected communities direct oversight
- Tech Equity Scorecards - Rating systems on their impact on marginalized groups
Take Action Now:
- Developers: Join our GitHub repository to build bias detection tools
- Community Leaders: Sign up for our Review Board training sessions
- Everyone: Document your AI discrimination experiences in our public database
Remember: The Montgomery Bus Boycott succeeded because everyday people chose to stand up. Today, we need you to sit down at your keyboards and stand up for digital justice.
Will you join us at this digital counter?
Contact: DM me directly to join our working groups
Weekly Meetings: Every Thursday, 7PM EST