Reconnecting and Revitalizing BIT-LA: Join Our Urgent Virtual Meeting!

Dear BIT-LA Family,

I hope this message finds you all in good health and high spirits. I want to start by expressing my deepest gratitude for your patience and understanding during these past few months. As some of you may know, I have been dealing with a major heart issue that required my immediate attention and a period of recovery. I am relieved to share that I am on the mend and eager to reconnect with each of you.

During my absence, I have had the opportunity to reflect on the incredible resilience and potential of our BIT-LA chapter. Now, more than ever, I am reminded of the importance of our mission and the urgency of our work. We have significant goals ahead of us, including our upcoming Accelerate BlackLA Tech Job Fair, the SmartLA 2028 Initiative, and the LA2028 Olympics. To achieve these, we must come together, re-energize our efforts, and push forward with renewed vigor.

In light of this, I am calling for an urgent virtual meeting to discuss our immediate plans and to get everyone back on track. Your presence and input are crucial as we navigate the next steps for our chapter.

Virtual Meeting Details:

• Date: June 6
• Time: 6:00 PM
• Platform: Google Meet
• Meeting Link: (https://meet.google.com/zcv-kmid-biu)
• Thursday, June 6 · 6:00 – 7:00pm
• Time zone: America/Los_Angeles
• Google Meet joining info
• Video call link: https://meet.google.com/zcv-kmid-biu
• Or dial: ‪(US) +1 530-517-7103‬ PIN: ‪620 708 251‬#
• More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/zcv-kmid-biu?pin=2174261182893

Agenda:

1. Personal update and gratitude
2. Overview of the 5-year plan and immediate goals
3. Detailed plan for the upcoming job fair
4. Call for volunteers and task force creation
5. Q&A session

I am counting on your support and active participation as we reignite our efforts and strive to make a lasting impact. Please mark your calendars and make every effort to attend this critical meeting. Together, we can overcome any challenge and continue to advance our mission.

Thank you once again for your patience, understanding, and unwavering commitment to BIT-LA. I look forward to seeing you all at the meeting and working alongside you as we move forward.

Warm regards,



Omari Bakari

Chapter President

Blacks in Technology Los Angeles

P.S. If you have any immediate questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to me directly at omari@bit-la.org.