Konsole Kingz Foundation Gives Back At Sxsw Interactive

“Konsole Kingz Executives Join Blacks In Technology (BIT) on Meals With A Mentor”
By: Konsole Kingz
 
ATLANTA - March 14, 2013 - PRLog -- Atlanta, GA – Konsole Kingz (KKZ) joined forces with Blacks In Technology (BIT) at the Meals With A Mentor event at SXSW Interactive in Austin, Texas.  The event took place at Carrob’s Café where executives Cj Peters and Portia Kirkland shared lunch with African American youth and seniors, and discussed entrepreneurship, entertainment, and technology in today’s unstable economy.  The BIT event coincides with the goal of The Konsole Kingz Foundation, which is to inspire and encourage African American youth and adults who are exploring other career options, to pursue an education in science, technology, engineering and math.

“This was a great way to launch KKZF because it included people from all walks of life.  I sat with one woman who’s a retired Radio One sales professional, who needed guidance on sales and digital media in today’s entertainment industry.  I find that not only do our youth need encouragement, but also adults who have experienced unemployment and are considering a new career,” stated VP of Marketing Portia Kirkland.  

The Konsole Kingz Foundation also partnered with The C5 Foundation and C5Leaders.org in Atlanta, GA, where KKZF invited ten middle school students to their offices to discuss careers in video gaming.  “Our youth spends so much time on video gaming and some parents aren’t aware that their children can build a successful career in video design, programming, and art.  I find that underprivileged youth are intimidated by certain college majors and I’d like KKZF to dispel those fears,” said CEO Cj Peters.  

The percentage of African-Americans earning STEM degrees (science, technology, engineering and math) has fallen during the last decade. To reduce this decline, The Konsole Kingz Foundation will host events and mentor minorities while nurturing their talents and potential.  

About Konsole Kingz

Konsole Kingz is the leader in connecting the followers of the hip-hop lifestyle to the videogame world. Konsole Kingz has been a part of the Xbox® Live Marketplace since 2007 and has delivered content that revolves around celebrity gamers, the urban gamer lifestyle and Konsole Queenz.  Follow @konsolekingz and post on www.facebook.com/kkzallday.

About The Konsole Kingz Foundation

The Konsole Kingz Foundation is a 501c3 non-profit organization, established in 2013, with the aim of inspiring African-American youth and “displaced” adults to live their dreams by pursuing a STEM education and career.  

About Blacks In Technology

Blacks In Technology is the largest online social community for Black technologists. With over 770 members, Blacks In Technology’s goal is to create an atmosphere where black technologists and engineers can network, learn, share knowledge and help one another develop and grow in their careers.
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