Twin Cities Innovation Alliance
@tciamn.bsky.social
Fostering innovation in the Twin Cities and beyond.
Digital justice, AI Ethics, co-powering communities
Check out our website: https://www.tciamn.org/
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Digital justice, AI Ethics, co-powering communities
Check out our website: https://www.tciamn.org/
Find all resource links here: https://linktr.ee/tcia
We are excited to announce the dates July 15th-17th, 2026, for TCIA's flagship convening – Data for Public Good. The theme for this year is Creative Futures.
Use code 20CP77 for a 50% early bird discount www.tciamn.org/d4pg?__s=ld4...
#Data #D4PG
Use code 20CP77 for a 50% early bird discount www.tciamn.org/d4pg?__s=ld4...
#Data #D4PG
December 4, 2025 at 6:03 PM
We are excited to announce the dates July 15th-17th, 2026, for TCIA's flagship convening – Data for Public Good. The theme for this year is Creative Futures.
Use code 20CP77 for a 50% early bird discount www.tciamn.org/d4pg?__s=ld4...
#Data #D4PG
Use code 20CP77 for a 50% early bird discount www.tciamn.org/d4pg?__s=ld4...
#Data #D4PG
During the week of Giving Tuesday, consider giving to TCIA. One of the best ways to support TCIA’s ongoing work is to invest as a monthly donor. Your donation is the fuel that keeps our engine running as we solve pressing problems with local communities. www.tciamn.org#donate
#GivingTuesday #data
#GivingTuesday #data
December 2, 2025 at 7:45 PM
During the week of Giving Tuesday, consider giving to TCIA. One of the best ways to support TCIA’s ongoing work is to invest as a monthly donor. Your donation is the fuel that keeps our engine running as we solve pressing problems with local communities. www.tciamn.org#donate
#GivingTuesday #data
#GivingTuesday #data
Join us for the Ending Youth Surveillance Series, Episode 1, happening this Wednesday where we feature the latest research led by the NOTICE team on Vape Detection Technologies in MN schools.
Sign up for this first episode, and all following episodes with this link: www.tciamn.org/noticecoalit...
Sign up for this first episode, and all following episodes with this link: www.tciamn.org/noticecoalit...
November 19, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Join us for the Ending Youth Surveillance Series, Episode 1, happening this Wednesday where we feature the latest research led by the NOTICE team on Vape Detection Technologies in MN schools.
Sign up for this first episode, and all following episodes with this link: www.tciamn.org/noticecoalit...
Sign up for this first episode, and all following episodes with this link: www.tciamn.org/noticecoalit...
"Last week, a squad of police officers pulled out their weapons and rushed towards a group of unarmed Black teenagers because a $2.4 million AI weapons detection system misidentified a bag of Doritos as a handgun
Read the Op-Ed here: baltimorebeat.com/baltimore-co...
#Op-ed #AISurveillance
Read the Op-Ed here: baltimorebeat.com/baltimore-co...
#Op-ed #AISurveillance
November 18, 2025 at 2:14 PM
"Last week, a squad of police officers pulled out their weapons and rushed towards a group of unarmed Black teenagers because a $2.4 million AI weapons detection system misidentified a bag of Doritos as a handgun
Read the Op-Ed here: baltimorebeat.com/baltimore-co...
#Op-ed #AISurveillance
Read the Op-Ed here: baltimorebeat.com/baltimore-co...
#Op-ed #AISurveillance
Explore what is possible when people meet people as people, not as roles, titles, or experts, to discuss the changes we're living through .Join us for a Warm Data Lab on Tuesday, November 18th, in Preservation Park.
Sigh up here: www.eventbrite.com/e/warm-data-...
#warmdata #warmdatalab #meetup
Sigh up here: www.eventbrite.com/e/warm-data-...
#warmdata #warmdatalab #meetup
November 17, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Explore what is possible when people meet people as people, not as roles, titles, or experts, to discuss the changes we're living through .Join us for a Warm Data Lab on Tuesday, November 18th, in Preservation Park.
Sigh up here: www.eventbrite.com/e/warm-data-...
#warmdata #warmdatalab #meetup
Sigh up here: www.eventbrite.com/e/warm-data-...
#warmdata #warmdatalab #meetup
Join us for the Ending Youth Surveillance Series! In Episode 1, we feature the latest research led by the No Tech Criminalization in Education (NOTICE) Coalition team on Vape Detection Technologies in Minnesota schools.
Sign up for this first episode with this link: lnkd.in/dkvvHRCw
Sign up for this first episode with this link: lnkd.in/dkvvHRCw
November 12, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Join us for the Ending Youth Surveillance Series! In Episode 1, we feature the latest research led by the No Tech Criminalization in Education (NOTICE) Coalition team on Vape Detection Technologies in Minnesota schools.
Sign up for this first episode with this link: lnkd.in/dkvvHRCw
Sign up for this first episode with this link: lnkd.in/dkvvHRCw
New read! Join us in discussing Afrofuturism: The World Of BlackSci-Fi and Fantasy Culture by @ysolstar.bsky.social! We will be meeting a week early, on November 22nd, and very excited to dive into this read.
Sign up to join the book club and receive email updates: app.youform.com/forms/ohwp8dkw
Sign up to join the book club and receive email updates: app.youform.com/forms/ohwp8dkw
October 30, 2025 at 8:16 PM
New read! Join us in discussing Afrofuturism: The World Of BlackSci-Fi and Fantasy Culture by @ysolstar.bsky.social! We will be meeting a week early, on November 22nd, and very excited to dive into this read.
Sign up to join the book club and receive email updates: app.youform.com/forms/ohwp8dkw
Sign up to join the book club and receive email updates: app.youform.com/forms/ohwp8dkw
New read! Join us in discussing Afrofuturism: The World Of BlackSci-Fi and Fantasy Culture by Ytasha L. Womack. We will be meeting a week early, on November 22nd.
Want to get involved? Sign up to receive emails about the book club through this link: app.youform.com/forms/ohwp8dkw
Want to get involved? Sign up to receive emails about the book club through this link: app.youform.com/forms/ohwp8dkw
October 30, 2025 at 8:04 PM
New read! Join us in discussing Afrofuturism: The World Of BlackSci-Fi and Fantasy Culture by Ytasha L. Womack. We will be meeting a week early, on November 22nd.
Want to get involved? Sign up to receive emails about the book club through this link: app.youform.com/forms/ohwp8dkw
Want to get involved? Sign up to receive emails about the book club through this link: app.youform.com/forms/ohwp8dkw
Ready for a good book? For our October read, we're diving into The Ballad of Black Tom by victorlavalle.bsky.social, blending fantasy, horror, and social commentary on race and poverty in America. Join us Oct 25th at 10 AM CT
Sign up to join #FuturesLabBookClub: app.youform.com/forms/ohwp8dkw
Sign up to join #FuturesLabBookClub: app.youform.com/forms/ohwp8dkw
October 10, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Ready for a good book? For our October read, we're diving into The Ballad of Black Tom by victorlavalle.bsky.social, blending fantasy, horror, and social commentary on race and poverty in America. Join us Oct 25th at 10 AM CT
Sign up to join #FuturesLabBookClub: app.youform.com/forms/ohwp8dkw
Sign up to join #FuturesLabBookClub: app.youform.com/forms/ohwp8dkw
Dignityinschools.bsky.social organizes a National Week of Action Against School Pushout, hosting teach-ins, film screenings, panels, and workshops on liberated learning.
Learn more and find an event near you: dignityinschools.org/take-action/...
#DSCWoA2025 #EducationJustice #CommunityNotCops #Edu
Learn more and find an event near you: dignityinschools.org/take-action/...
#DSCWoA2025 #EducationJustice #CommunityNotCops #Edu
September 26, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Dignityinschools.bsky.social organizes a National Week of Action Against School Pushout, hosting teach-ins, film screenings, panels, and workshops on liberated learning.
Learn more and find an event near you: dignityinschools.org/take-action/...
#DSCWoA2025 #EducationJustice #CommunityNotCops #Edu
Learn more and find an event near you: dignityinschools.org/take-action/...
#DSCWoA2025 #EducationJustice #CommunityNotCops #Edu
Hey bookworms, #FuturesLabBookClub is meeting tomorrow! Join us Sat, Sep 27 10a CST | 11a EST as we discuss nnedi.bsky.social's Binti.
Didn't finish the book? No problem! Everyone's welcome. Bring thoughts on #Afrofuturism and we'll see there. Sign up here to join: app.youform.com/forms/ohwp8dkw
Didn't finish the book? No problem! Everyone's welcome. Bring thoughts on #Afrofuturism and we'll see there. Sign up here to join: app.youform.com/forms/ohwp8dkw
September 26, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Hey bookworms, #FuturesLabBookClub is meeting tomorrow! Join us Sat, Sep 27 10a CST | 11a EST as we discuss nnedi.bsky.social's Binti.
Didn't finish the book? No problem! Everyone's welcome. Bring thoughts on #Afrofuturism and we'll see there. Sign up here to join: app.youform.com/forms/ohwp8dkw
Didn't finish the book? No problem! Everyone's welcome. Bring thoughts on #Afrofuturism and we'll see there. Sign up here to join: app.youform.com/forms/ohwp8dkw
Hey readers, how's your progress on Binti? Our next book meeting is THIS saturday, Sep 27 at 10a CT | 11a ET. All are welcome and encouraged to attend. Finishing the book is not required, just bring your thoughts on Afrofuturism!
Sign up to join #FuturesLabBookClub: app.youform.com/forms/ohwp8dkw
Sign up to join #FuturesLabBookClub: app.youform.com/forms/ohwp8dkw
September 23, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Hey readers, how's your progress on Binti? Our next book meeting is THIS saturday, Sep 27 at 10a CT | 11a ET. All are welcome and encouraged to attend. Finishing the book is not required, just bring your thoughts on Afrofuturism!
Sign up to join #FuturesLabBookClub: app.youform.com/forms/ohwp8dkw
Sign up to join #FuturesLabBookClub: app.youform.com/forms/ohwp8dkw
The author of this month's book club read is nnedi.bsky.social! Nnedi is an award-winning writer and describes her work as Africanfuturism and Africanjujuism. Learn more about Nnedi: nnedi.com
Have you read Binti? Sign up to join our discussion this Sat, Sept 27th: app.youform.com/forms/ohwp8dkw
Have you read Binti? Sign up to join our discussion this Sat, Sept 27th: app.youform.com/forms/ohwp8dkw
September 23, 2025 at 8:16 PM
The author of this month's book club read is nnedi.bsky.social! Nnedi is an award-winning writer and describes her work as Africanfuturism and Africanjujuism. Learn more about Nnedi: nnedi.com
Have you read Binti? Sign up to join our discussion this Sat, Sept 27th: app.youform.com/forms/ohwp8dkw
Have you read Binti? Sign up to join our discussion this Sat, Sept 27th: app.youform.com/forms/ohwp8dkw
A year ago, the Metropolitan Alliance of Connected Communities (MACC) and TCIA came together for the first-ever Data Justice Futures Week of Action, asserting Minnesota as an incubator for Data Justice.
Read the highlights here medium.com/@TwinCitiesI...
#DataJusticeFutures #WeekOfAction #Data
Read the highlights here medium.com/@TwinCitiesI...
#DataJusticeFutures #WeekOfAction #Data
September 22, 2025 at 4:43 PM
A year ago, the Metropolitan Alliance of Connected Communities (MACC) and TCIA came together for the first-ever Data Justice Futures Week of Action, asserting Minnesota as an incubator for Data Justice.
Read the highlights here medium.com/@TwinCitiesI...
#DataJusticeFutures #WeekOfAction #Data
Read the highlights here medium.com/@TwinCitiesI...
#DataJusticeFutures #WeekOfAction #Data
As we read Binti by Nnedi Okorafor, we begin to see how important her Himba heritage is. Himbatribe.com is a great resource to learn more about the Himba. Check it out!
Join us Sep 27th as we dive deeper: app.youform.com/forms/ohwp8dkw
Photo: Tjingi Tjinginda
#FuturesLab #BookClub #Afrofuturism
Join us Sep 27th as we dive deeper: app.youform.com/forms/ohwp8dkw
Photo: Tjingi Tjinginda
#FuturesLab #BookClub #Afrofuturism
September 16, 2025 at 10:25 PM
As we read Binti by Nnedi Okorafor, we begin to see how important her Himba heritage is. Himbatribe.com is a great resource to learn more about the Himba. Check it out!
Join us Sep 27th as we dive deeper: app.youform.com/forms/ohwp8dkw
Photo: Tjingi Tjinginda
#FuturesLab #BookClub #Afrofuturism
Join us Sep 27th as we dive deeper: app.youform.com/forms/ohwp8dkw
Photo: Tjingi Tjinginda
#FuturesLab #BookClub #Afrofuturism
After federal funding cuts, the Science Museum of MN made the difficult decision to end their RJ STEAM program. TCIA has stepped up to continue the work in a new iteration known as the STEAM Collective.
Read more about this change here: www.tciamn.org/steam
#STEAMCollective #STEAM #YouthinSTEAM
Read more about this change here: www.tciamn.org/steam
#STEAMCollective #STEAM #YouthinSTEAM
September 16, 2025 at 7:24 PM
After federal funding cuts, the Science Museum of MN made the difficult decision to end their RJ STEAM program. TCIA has stepped up to continue the work in a new iteration known as the STEAM Collective.
Read more about this change here: www.tciamn.org/steam
#STEAMCollective #STEAM #YouthinSTEAM
Read more about this change here: www.tciamn.org/steam
#STEAMCollective #STEAM #YouthinSTEAM
We looked through hundreds of #D4PG photos and couldn't help but smile (and giggle) at our inspired and energized #D4Experience. We put our favorites into a D4 Gallery! Check it out: tciamn.org/d4pg
Which photo speaks to you?
#Data4PublicGood #TechforGood #DataJustice @noticecoalition.bsky.social
Which photo speaks to you?
#Data4PublicGood #TechforGood #DataJustice @noticecoalition.bsky.social
September 12, 2025 at 8:44 PM
We looked through hundreds of #D4PG photos and couldn't help but smile (and giggle) at our inspired and energized #D4Experience. We put our favorites into a D4 Gallery! Check it out: tciamn.org/d4pg
Which photo speaks to you?
#Data4PublicGood #TechforGood #DataJustice @noticecoalition.bsky.social
Which photo speaks to you?
#Data4PublicGood #TechforGood #DataJustice @noticecoalition.bsky.social
Last month, our Afrofuturists book club met up for a powerful discussion of Octavia Butler's Parable of the Talents.
Next, we're reading Binti by Nnedi Okorafor!
Want to join? Sign up for our book club: app.youform.com/forms/ohwp8dkw
#Afrofuturism #TCIA #BookClub #SciFi #Binti #NnediOkorafor
Next, we're reading Binti by Nnedi Okorafor!
Want to join? Sign up for our book club: app.youform.com/forms/ohwp8dkw
#Afrofuturism #TCIA #BookClub #SciFi #Binti #NnediOkorafor
September 10, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Last month, our Afrofuturists book club met up for a powerful discussion of Octavia Butler's Parable of the Talents.
Next, we're reading Binti by Nnedi Okorafor!
Want to join? Sign up for our book club: app.youform.com/forms/ohwp8dkw
#Afrofuturism #TCIA #BookClub #SciFi #Binti #NnediOkorafor
Next, we're reading Binti by Nnedi Okorafor!
Want to join? Sign up for our book club: app.youform.com/forms/ohwp8dkw
#Afrofuturism #TCIA #BookClub #SciFi #Binti #NnediOkorafor
If you're looking to learn more about Octavia Butler during your reading of Parable of the Talents, here is a short interview between the author herself and Tananarive Due: www.essence.com/entertainmen...
Our next book meeting is Sat, Aug 30th at 10 am CST/11 am EST.
#Afrofuturism #Scifi #BookClub
Our next book meeting is Sat, Aug 30th at 10 am CST/11 am EST.
#Afrofuturism #Scifi #BookClub
August 26, 2025 at 8:58 PM
If you're looking to learn more about Octavia Butler during your reading of Parable of the Talents, here is a short interview between the author herself and Tananarive Due: www.essence.com/entertainmen...
Our next book meeting is Sat, Aug 30th at 10 am CST/11 am EST.
#Afrofuturism #Scifi #BookClub
Our next book meeting is Sat, Aug 30th at 10 am CST/11 am EST.
#Afrofuturism #Scifi #BookClub
On Day 3 of #D4PG, Dr. Jill Greendeer asks, "How many of you can name at least 10 Native nations?" challenging us to relect on harm we can perpetuate during the #DataJustice & #DataSovereignty panel
Learn more about our 2025 speakers: tciamn.org/d4pg-speakers
#Data4PublicGood #TechforGood
Learn more about our 2025 speakers: tciamn.org/d4pg-speakers
#Data4PublicGood #TechforGood
August 19, 2025 at 8:50 PM
On Day 3 of #D4PG, Dr. Jill Greendeer asks, "How many of you can name at least 10 Native nations?" challenging us to relect on harm we can perpetuate during the #DataJustice & #DataSovereignty panel
Learn more about our 2025 speakers: tciamn.org/d4pg-speakers
#Data4PublicGood #TechforGood
Learn more about our 2025 speakers: tciamn.org/d4pg-speakers
#Data4PublicGood #TechforGood
Hey Afrofuturists, how's your reading going? We'll be meeting Aug 30th to talk about Parable of the Talents by Octavia E. Butler. Come share your thoughts!
Use this link to sign up: app.youform.com/forms/ohwp8dkw
#FutureLabs #BookClub #Afrofuturism #Afrofuturist #BlackLiterature #BlackLit
Use this link to sign up: app.youform.com/forms/ohwp8dkw
#FutureLabs #BookClub #Afrofuturism #Afrofuturist #BlackLiterature #BlackLit
August 12, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Hey Afrofuturists, how's your reading going? We'll be meeting Aug 30th to talk about Parable of the Talents by Octavia E. Butler. Come share your thoughts!
Use this link to sign up: app.youform.com/forms/ohwp8dkw
#FutureLabs #BookClub #Afrofuturism #Afrofuturist #BlackLiterature #BlackLit
Use this link to sign up: app.youform.com/forms/ohwp8dkw
#FutureLabs #BookClub #Afrofuturism #Afrofuturist #BlackLiterature #BlackLit
At #D4PG2025, we got to witness the noticecoalition.bsky.social NDAUWU fellows reunite in-person and perform their giant puppet show, "Digital Dystopia" with Artist in Residence Kill Joy!
Learn more about NDAUWU: tciamn.org/noticecoalition/fellowship
#D4PG #NoDataAboutUsWithoutUs #NDAUWU #NOTICE
Learn more about NDAUWU: tciamn.org/noticecoalition/fellowship
#D4PG #NoDataAboutUsWithoutUs #NDAUWU #NOTICE
August 12, 2025 at 4:26 PM
At #D4PG2025, we got to witness the noticecoalition.bsky.social NDAUWU fellows reunite in-person and perform their giant puppet show, "Digital Dystopia" with Artist in Residence Kill Joy!
Learn more about NDAUWU: tciamn.org/noticecoalition/fellowship
#D4PG #NoDataAboutUsWithoutUs #NDAUWU #NOTICE
Learn more about NDAUWU: tciamn.org/noticecoalition/fellowship
#D4PG #NoDataAboutUsWithoutUs #NDAUWU #NOTICE
Hey bookworms! We're excited to explore more Afrofuturist dystopian narratives. Our next book in our journey is Parable of the Talents by Octavia Butler.
The next book meeting will be August 30th at 10am CST/11am EST. Sign up to join: app.youform.com/forms/ohwp8dkw
#BookClub #Afrofuturism #SciFi
The next book meeting will be August 30th at 10am CST/11am EST. Sign up to join: app.youform.com/forms/ohwp8dkw
#BookClub #Afrofuturism #SciFi
August 5, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Hey bookworms! We're excited to explore more Afrofuturist dystopian narratives. Our next book in our journey is Parable of the Talents by Octavia Butler.
The next book meeting will be August 30th at 10am CST/11am EST. Sign up to join: app.youform.com/forms/ohwp8dkw
#BookClub #Afrofuturism #SciFi
The next book meeting will be August 30th at 10am CST/11am EST. Sign up to join: app.youform.com/forms/ohwp8dkw
#BookClub #Afrofuturism #SciFi
As D4PG progressed into Day 2, our collective word cloud began to evolve through heart-centered conversations. Were you at D4PG Day 2? What words would you add?
Continue to engage with TCIA here: www.tciamn.org
#D4PG #Data4PublicGood #DataJustice #TechforGood #AI #AIEthics hawwabe.bsky.social
Continue to engage with TCIA here: www.tciamn.org
#D4PG #Data4PublicGood #DataJustice #TechforGood #AI #AIEthics hawwabe.bsky.social
August 4, 2025 at 4:53 PM
As D4PG progressed into Day 2, our collective word cloud began to evolve through heart-centered conversations. Were you at D4PG Day 2? What words would you add?
Continue to engage with TCIA here: www.tciamn.org
#D4PG #Data4PublicGood #DataJustice #TechforGood #AI #AIEthics hawwabe.bsky.social
Continue to engage with TCIA here: www.tciamn.org
#D4PG #Data4PublicGood #DataJustice #TechforGood #AI #AIEthics hawwabe.bsky.social
On Day 2 of the D4 experience, Keynote speaker Dr. Angela D. R. Smith engaged us in a discussion on equity in "Imagine That: Rehearsing Futures of Equity and Joy!"
Learn more about our #D4PG2025 speakers: www.tciamn.org/d4pg-speakers
#D4PG #Datajustice #Data4PublicGood #Representation #AI #Code
Learn more about our #D4PG2025 speakers: www.tciamn.org/d4pg-speakers
#D4PG #Datajustice #Data4PublicGood #Representation #AI #Code
July 31, 2025 at 8:03 PM
On Day 2 of the D4 experience, Keynote speaker Dr. Angela D. R. Smith engaged us in a discussion on equity in "Imagine That: Rehearsing Futures of Equity and Joy!"
Learn more about our #D4PG2025 speakers: www.tciamn.org/d4pg-speakers
#D4PG #Datajustice #Data4PublicGood #Representation #AI #Code
Learn more about our #D4PG2025 speakers: www.tciamn.org/d4pg-speakers
#D4PG #Datajustice #Data4PublicGood #Representation #AI #Code