Coming to a City Near You

The AI Fluency Initiative

A National Action Network program teaching our communities the basic information and the tools they need to understand and use artificial intelligence.
Rev. Al Sharpton presents at an AI Fluency Initiative session A presenter walks the room through AI tools on screen Group photo of AI Fluency Initiative attendees A full room learning AI tools at the initiative

Artificial intelligence is already reshaping jobs, education, healthcare, and the way we access government and information. The National Action Network AI Fluency Initiative makes sure our communities are not left behind. We meet people where they are and teach the basics of AI and the tools to use it, in plain language, with no experience required.

We launched the initiative just a few months ago, and it is already on the move. Over the past couple of months we have taken the program on the road, and now we are looking to come to a city near you. From church halls to community centers, our goal is simple: close the digital divide and put the power of these tools in the hands of the people.

The Tour

Where We're Headed

Sep
14
2026
Houston, Texas
AI and Our Future · John & Helen Biggers Center · The Next Mile
12 PM
Completed
Sep
29
2026
Cleveland, Ohio
Greater Abyssinia Baptist Church · NAN Greater Cleveland · Doors 3:30 PM
4:00 PM
Up Next
Oct
5
2026
Chicago, Illinois
Hosted by Akarama Foundation, Inc. · 6220 South Ingleside Ave · Voter Brigade Rally 1 PM, AI Fluency Class 2:30 PM
1:00 PM
Upcoming
Oct
12
2026
Tallahassee, Florida
NAN Tallahassee Chapter · Bethel Family Life Center · 406 N. Bronough St · AI Fluency Class 10 AM to 12 PM, Voter Brigade Rally 12:30 to 1:30 PM
10:00 AM
Upcoming
Soon
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2026
Your City?
More cities are being added. Request a stop in your community.
Coming Up Next Upcoming
AI Fluency Initiative Tallahassee, Florida, Monday October 12, 2026, Bethel Family Life Center On The Road with Rev. Al Sharpton, Next Stop Tallahassee, Florida, Voter Brigade Rally, October 12, 2026
In Every Session

What You'll Learn

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The Basics of AI

What artificial intelligence is, what it can and cannot do, and why it matters for your family, your work, and your community.

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The Tools

Hands-on time with the everyday AI tools people are using right now, and how to get started safely and confidently.

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Putting It to Work

Practical ways to use AI for jobs, school, small business, and daily life, so the technology works for you.

Your Facilitator

Led by Susan Hearn

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Susan Hearn
Facilitator · NAN AI Fluency Initiative

Susan Hearn leads and facilitates the AI Fluency Initiative events, guiding each session and making sure everyone in the room, from first-time users to the AI-curious, leaves knowing more than when they walked in.

On the Road

Inside Our Sessions

From the front of the room to hands-on time at the table, our sessions bring people together to learn the tools of AI side by side. Rev. Al Sharpton and the movement have taken the program on the road, and this is the kind of hands-on gathering we want to bring to your city next.

Rev. Al Sharpton presents at an AI Fluency Initiative session Attendees gathered around the table at an AI Fluency session A full room learning AI tools at the initiative Group photo of AI Fluency Initiative attendees A presenter walks the room through AI tools on screen Rev. Al Sharpton addresses attendees at an AI Fluency session An AI Fluency Initiative session in progress Rev. Al Sharpton in conversation at an AI Fluency session
Where We've Been

Cities We've Already Visited

Past Stops Completed
AI Fluency Initiative Cleveland, Ohio, September 29, 2026, Greater Abyssinia Baptist Church AI Fluency Initiative Chicago, Illinois, October 5, 2026, hosted by Akarama Foundation, Inc.
Before You Come

Come Ready for the AI Class

A few simple things to have with you so you get the most out of your session and leave with a real, working understanding of AI.

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Come on Time

Arrive ready and focused to learn. We start promptly so you do not miss a thing.

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Bring a Smart Device

Bring your iPhone, iPad, tablet, or laptop so you can follow along hands on.

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Get Connected

Make sure your device can connect to WiFi or has cellular data so you are ready to go.

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Come Ready to Take Notes

Bring something to write with and leave with a new understanding of AI.

Request the Initiative

Bring the AI Fluency Initiative to Your City

Want NAN to bring the AI Fluency Initiative to your community, church, chapter, or organization? Reach out and let's build a stop near you.

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