Hack the Ban DC
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Following President Trump's executive order regarding immigration, the country and the courts issued a resounding rebuke. Thanks to the actions of hard working organizations and lawyers, many of those detained have been released. However, the work continues and more executive actions on immigration are imminent.
Hack the Ban is a hackathon that brings together multidisciplinary creatives (technologists, designers, journalists, etc) and organizations working at the forefront of immigration issues with vulnerable communities. The intention is to help these organizations serve their communities effectively by providing digital media tools and solutions.
Our goals are straightforward:
-Immigration clinic – legal assistance to those who need help in DC’s community today
-Design with purpose
-Create concrete solutions that can be used RIGHT. NOW.
-Foster a technical support community for the resistance
-Reinforce to all members of the community that they belong here
There is an enormous amount of work to do to share information with those targeted by anti-immigrant policies and enforcement. Join us!
#resist
The funds we raise will be used to support the resources of this hackathon and the projects that will emerge from it, including covering costs such as materials and catering for participants, and creating a pool of money to support further development of concepts generated on the day on behalf of our nonprofit partners.
Hackathon Partners:
Crowdie Advisors, LLC , a business consulting firm that helps entrepreneurs form business entities and obtain financing via crowdfunding. Crowdie's mission is to empower minority women seeking to run their own businesses.
LATISM , an organization dedicated to the empowerment of the Latino community in areas of education, health, technology and business through tech innovation and social media.
StartUp Squad, a hacking team from Northern Virginia Community College.
Inclusive Innovation Incubator (In3), DC's first community space focused on inclusion, innovation and incubation. The incubator is committed to creating a collaborative environment where under-resourced members have access to the space and services needed to build or grow a successful business.
Hack the Ban is a hackathon that brings together multidisciplinary creatives (technologists, designers, journalists, etc) and organizations working at the forefront of immigration issues with vulnerable communities. The intention is to help these organizations serve their communities effectively by providing digital media tools and solutions.
Our goals are straightforward:
-Immigration clinic – legal assistance to those who need help in DC’s community today
-Design with purpose
-Create concrete solutions that can be used RIGHT. NOW.
-Foster a technical support community for the resistance
-Reinforce to all members of the community that they belong here
There is an enormous amount of work to do to share information with those targeted by anti-immigrant policies and enforcement. Join us!
#resist
The funds we raise will be used to support the resources of this hackathon and the projects that will emerge from it, including covering costs such as materials and catering for participants, and creating a pool of money to support further development of concepts generated on the day on behalf of our nonprofit partners.
Hackathon Partners:
Crowdie Advisors, LLC , a business consulting firm that helps entrepreneurs form business entities and obtain financing via crowdfunding. Crowdie's mission is to empower minority women seeking to run their own businesses.
LATISM , an organization dedicated to the empowerment of the Latino community in areas of education, health, technology and business through tech innovation and social media.
StartUp Squad, a hacking team from Northern Virginia Community College.
Inclusive Innovation Incubator (In3), DC's first community space focused on inclusion, innovation and incubation. The incubator is committed to creating a collaborative environment where under-resourced members have access to the space and services needed to build or grow a successful business.
Organizer
Maureen Murat
Organizer
Washington D.C., DC
