We have 3 tracks for this hackathon:
Track 1 — AI: Ethics and Access
Black communities are among the most impacted by algorithmic bias in hiring, lending, criminal justice, and healthcare — yet are among the least represented in the rooms where AI is designed. Build a tool, framework, or product that increases equitable access to AI's benefits or reduces and exposes its harms.
Track 2 — Modern Healthcare Outcomes
Black Americans face persistent disparities in maternal mortality, chronic disease, mental health access, and institutional trust — gaps that technology has not yet closed. Build something that improves health outcomes, expands access to care, or helps rebuild trust between Black communities and the healthcare system.
Track 3 — Community Development
Black neighborhoods and small businesses are often under-resourced and overlooked by traditional economic and civic infrastructure. Build a solution that strengthens economic mobility, civic engagement, or resource access within Black communities.
You are able to collaborate in our Slack channel as well to organize your teams and participation.
Judging will be hosted on October 24th, 2026
3PM - 5PM at the MLK Library.
We have cash prizes for our winners for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place.
1st: $500 Prize
2nd: $300 Prize
3rd: $200 Prize