Language workers across New York City, and across the globe, are resisting the rise of AI in their field by emphasizing the irreplaceable value of human interpreters and translators.

Julie Tay, the director of Hunter College’s Master of Arts in Translation and Interpreting program, highlights the need to integrate technology in ways that enhance human roles rather than replace them. She also argues for a language services industry that supports diverse communities without forcing assimilation – worrying about the erosion of linguistic diversity.

Read our full story: https://epicenter-nyc.com/humans-vs-machines-how-language-workers-are-resisting-aihow-language-workers-are-resisting-ai/

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The Sneaker Girls Club started at a school in Bushwick and expanded into a brand with a mission: to help designers and sneaker store owners who are women gain the recognition they deserve — and to help Black and Latina girls and women gain the confidence to design their own shoes.

In this episode we talk to Sneaker Girls Club founder Lauren Rawles’ to to learn more about her vision, the importance of community workshops, and the impact of mentorship.

Read our full story: https://epicenter-nyc.com/the-club-helping-black-and-latina-girls-and-women-design-their-own-sneakers/

Sneaker Girls Club: https://www.sneakergirlsclub.com/

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Earlier this year, Epicenter NYC and the Weeksville Heritage Center teamed up to offer our members a special tour of what remains of the historic community. Epicenter’s editorial director Femi Redwood joined the tour. In today’s episode she explains how this once-forgotten community continues to impact our lives today.

Read our full story: https://epicenter-nyc.com/weeksville-rediscovering-black-history-in-brooklyns-hidden-gem/

Visit or support Weeksville: https://www.weeksvillesociety.org/

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