Dr. Bernice King, CEO of the King Center for Nonviolent Social Change, emphasizes the transformative power of technology in creating economic opportunities for marginalized communities, particularly the Black community. In a fireside chat with Dr. Rodney Sampson, CEO of OHUB, King discussed how technology can advance civil rights and economic empowerment by making injustices visible and providing tools for activism. She advocates for leveraging technology to build more equitable workplaces and encourages tech workers to mentor people from diverse backgrounds. Sampson highlights the need for investment in Black-founded startups, noting the disparity in venture capital funding. Both leaders stress the importance of intentional strategies and policies within companies to harness the purchasing power for social change, using examples like Coca-Cola's commitment to diversity in legal work. They argue that investing in diversity is mutually beneficial, as it strengthens the broader ecosystem, aligning with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s vision of interconnected communities.