ICEBlock and the Age of Digital Activism
08-17, 16:00–17:50 (US/Eastern), Marillac Auditorium

Learn how ICEBlock has empowered over a million users nationwide to report immigration and customs enforcement activities anonymously, despite government pushback. Discover how you can use your tech skills to drive change and advocate for causes you believe in. Plus, stick around for a Q&A session where you can interact directly with the creator!
This talk will be remote due to the targeting of the speaker by the current administration.

Joshua Aaron has had decades in the music business as both a musician - in such notable bands as The Rosenbergs and Stealing Heather - and as a producer and engineer with AudioLot Studios. He has released multiple albums and toured the world. His music has been featured in numerous television shows and movies. Beyond music, Joshua has been heavily involved in the world of technology, heading up companies such as BootBox and ALL U Chart. Nowadays he spends his time coding apps to help people. His latest app is called ICEBlock, and is garnering massive attention nationwide.

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