Black Coalition
The purpose of the Black Coalition is to connect and support Black information researchers and professionals (in the iSchools organisation). We aim to build a coalition formed and directed by Black information professionals’ needs and interests.
2025 iConference Symposium on Algorithmic Bias and Racial Health Equity
Black Coalition Panel Discussion at iConference 2025
Date: March 13th, 2025
Time: 8 PM London, 4 PM New York, 3 PM Milwaukee/Minnesota via Zoom
Overview:
The Black Coalition of the iSchools organization held a virtual session to discuss Algorithmic Bias and Racial Health Equity. We discussed current research on algorithmic bias and cultural appropriateness of Chatbots. We solicited from the attendees input concerning emerging research and gaps in our understanding of how to detect and measure bias.
Agenda
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Welcome to iConference by Dr. Devan Donaldson, Associate Professor, Indiana University
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Introduction and Brief account of Black Coalition, mission and vision.
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Black coalition’s theme: Algorithm Bias and Racial Health Equity by Professor Lionel Robert
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Introduction of the keynote speaker by Dr. Rebecca Stallworth, Assistant Professor
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Keynote Address: Algorithmic bias and cultural appropriateness in Chatbots - Dr. Charles Senteio, Associate Professor
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Question and answer session with the keynote speaker
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Forum comments and contributions
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Closing Remarks by Dr. Rebecca Stallworth
