Mario Armstrong interviews Soledad O’Brien about CNN Black in America special on Silicon Valley

by Mario on October 25, 2011 View Comments |

In this segment we are broadcasting from CNN in NYC. We sit down with Soledad O’Brien to discuss her newest documentary for the CNN In America series. Her newest doc focuses on innovation, technology and entrepreneurship by following the story of 8 Black techies who leave their families behind to move to Silicon Valley for the summer to pursue their tech startup. We discuss the doc, what surprised her and how she answers to those who think focusing a special on Blacks is limiting.

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  • http://twitter.com/POWERORGmath P.O.W.E.R. ORG

    Go Mario and Soledad! Continue covering what brings value, adds relevance, and is compelling. We need more people who are  help Bring Up the Race!  Focusing on Blacks in not limiting. These entrepreneurs are pioneering change and being transparent so that we all can succeed together. These stories and triumphs are necessary. Communities can learn much from this collaboration… mirrored in life! 

    The viewing parties with Soledad responding via Twitter to questions posed is awesome… way to build relationships, continue the discussion, create stronger communities. When we stand up and become a part of the solution—fully committed and provide opportunities and support– our nation will thrive!

  • http://twitter.com/POWERORGmath P.O.W.E.R. ORG

    Go Mario and Soledad! Continue covering what brings value, adds relevance, and is compelling. We need more people who are  help Bring Up the Race!  Focusing on Blacks in not limiting. These entrepreneurs are pioneering change and being transparent so that we all can succeed together. These stories and triumphs are necessary. Communities can learn much from this collaboration… mirrored in life! 

    The viewing parties with Soledad responding via Twitter to questions posed is awesome… way to build relationships, continue the discussion, create stronger communities. When we stand up and become a part of the solution—fully committed and provide opportunities and support– our nation will thrive!

  • http://twitter.com/POWERORGmath P.O.W.E.R. ORG

    Mario… I know the middle school teachers wanted to give you a high 5 for this –> “stop raising up Thomas Edison’s like that’s the role model”… kids need exposure to more people that look like them to help them realize their dreams. I agree that tech companies are cool and different than the zoo.

  • http://twitter.com/POWERORGmath P.O.W.E.R. ORG

    Mario… I know the middle school teachers wanted to give you a high 5 for this –> “stop raising up Thomas Edison’s like that’s the role model”… kids need exposure to more people that look like them to help them realize their dreams. I agree that tech companies are cool and different than the zoo.

  • Pomahjah

    failure is just another data point. We should not be judged as a group for one, just because we are from the same race

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