The Vision

Four years ago, before the notoriety of AI was upon us, the Soaricity Project was conceived. The Project's focus was to increase the pipeline of Blacks and Browns in STEM fields and academia by using AI, Machine Learning (ML), Natural Language Processing (NLP) and voice recognition technologies to identify, nurture, mentor, generate dynamic education plans,and provide sources of financial assistance for individuals at all educational levels. Since that time, it has become clear that AI will have a significant impact on underrepresented communities.

Therefore, the focus of this Project has expanded from STEM education to include two other areas that significantly impact underrepresented communities: the legal system and finance. This Project develops AI applications to improve the quality of life in Black and Brown communities and move many from generational welfare to generational wealth. If we do not do it, who will? These communities will be left behind as others implement AI systems and processes that affect our neighborhoods, perhaps to our detriment.

Soaricity Project Goal

Identify an existing Philadelphia area non-profit that will embrace the Soaricity Vision and will champion a model that is a public-private partnership that includes academia. Through this collaboration, innovative AI tools will be developed and deployed to address the unique challenges faced by underserved communities, transform lives and uplift entire neighborhoods. The technologies developed will be based on data models that are culturally sensitive, local data centered, mindful of bias, and with privacy and security protections.