Johnnie Turnage

Johnnie Turnage is a grassroots activist and tech entrepreneur from Detroit. In 2021, he founded his first technology venture, bringing his passion for community organizing to the world of technology. This journey led to the creation of Black Tech Saturdays in 2023 with his wife, Alexa. Johnnie is a 40 under 40 award recipient, an NAACP Impact Award recipient, and was recently named 2024 Newsmaker of the Year.

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Silicon Valley won’t save the American economy – but inclusive tech can

The American economy is sputtering, and the solution won’t be found in Silicon Valley’s echo chambers. As we mark a historic Black History Month, it’s time to face a stark reality: our tech sector, a supposed engine of innovation, is leaving a vast pool of talent untapped.