Pushing the boundaries of tech and gaming, Sugar Gamers is deeply rooted in progressive R&D and tech advocacy. With a commitment to inclusivity, we're paving the way for diverse voices to be recognized and actively involved in the worlds of gaming and emerging technologies Driven by a profound connection to our communities, we are dedicated to fostering understanding and growth. Through our media platform, curated events, specialized focus groups, and research, we introduce unique products to our specific demographic. In doing so, we gather invaluable insights crucial for companies keen on genuinely connecting with this audience. Partner with us, and together, we can make a lasting impact!
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CEO/Host of “Every Day is a Yay” | Founder/CEO of YouMatter Studios | 🎮Video Game Producer
BIG NEWS!!! My Every Day is a Yay interview with Keisha Howard “SUGAR GAMERS At Play” is LIVE NOW!!! Join us as we discuss the Gaming Industry and its evolution including what’s next! Happy Season 2!!! Link to Episode: https://lnkd.in/gjPxgi8V #everydayisayay
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CEO/Host of “Every Day is a Yay” | Founder/CEO of YouMatter Studios | 🎮Video Game Producer
Season 2 Every Day is a Yay Guest Reveal: Keisha Howard I’m so excited to announce that our first episode of season 2 will be featuring the ICONIC , LEGENDARY Keisha Howard coming out Thursday, June 13! This interview was truly full circle. As you all know Keisha Howard and SUGAR GAMERS have paved the way for representation in the gaming space and I’ve always felt seen in Sugar Gamer spaces. As an Quirky Black Girl in #gaming , Sugar Gamers has really been the main space I’ve ever felt seen and celebrated! My love for Keisha goes DEEP and that sentiment is shared across this industry! Join us as we discuss the gaming industry, the impacts of future technology, the journey of Sugar Gamers and more. Gratitude is what ties us in our ability to make Every Day A Yay and I’m excited for you all to see this interview! COMING SOON! Subscribe to our channel for updates: https://lnkd.in/gxGPnt5t
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🎤Opening Keynote: Keisha Howard Honored to have Keisha Howard share her story of empowerment in gaming at the MIT Sloan Gaming Industry Conference! #MGICon #MITSloan #MIT #socialgood #gaming Tickets: https://lnkd.in/eyikQqcX
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We are thrilled to announce and honor Kiesha Howard as the distinguished recipient of our prestigious Young Professional Award. Video games are changing the future, and Keisha wants to ensure everyone has a voice in that conversation. A futurist, entrepreneur, and two time TEDx Speaker, Keisha recognizes the potential for video games to transcend their role as entertainment and become a mechanism for inspiration and social change. Keisha Howard has seen the world of video games from many perspectives. As a player, she loves the way games can open your mind and shape who you are as an individual. As a creator, she encourages others to create and find their voices in this rapidly growing industry. Whether working with students, developing game design/ media literacy curriculums or collaborating with executives on corporate strategy, Keisha considers it her goal to help bring everyone into the conversation about how video games are changing the world. Keisha Howard Don't forget to register for our 2024 Gala here: https://lnkd.in/gPm9dtu9
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🎤Opening Keynote: Keisha Howard Honored to have Keisha Howard share her story of empowerment in gaming at the MIT Sloan Gaming Industry Conference! #MGICon #MITSloan #MIT #socialgood #gaming Tickets: https://lnkd.in/eyikQqcX
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The Gandalf of Games, inspiring game devs to step out their door into grand adventures ✨ Leading the #indierevolution 👾 Eternal advocate for the junior dev 🗣️ Learn to make games with me! 🚀
Ladies, gentleman, and everyone in between... I hereby invite you to the best damn event I have ever put on: The IGA Level 3 Pitch Night, Cohort 6! ✨ This Thursday, the 22nd, from 6:30-9:30pm ET watch 8 incredible indie teams pitch 8 incredible games to 5 industry judges. All of this inside a virtual castle, with Indie Game Academy's patented magical, fun loving attitude. Get a full taste of what pitching games is like. Learn what industry publishers, press and more are looking for. Support rising indie stars. Find out the winner of the 6th bi-annual House Cup. And just have more fun than you can imagine. 🏰 The esteemed judges this cohort include: Erik Kovac of TILT Games Keisha Howard of Sugar Gamers Labs Alessandro Biollo of XSOLLA Dennis Gilham of EA Michael Lubker of Ratfur Games ➡ Sign up for the event here. Watch for free over Zoom stream or join us in our virtual castle for a few bucks: https://lnkd.in/gmC3tbj5 Check out the incredible games getting released by our nearly 40 students, the biggest class we've ever had, in the slideshow below. ♻ And PLEASE repost to spread the love! ♻ We hope to see you all there. #gamedevelopment #gamedev #gameindustry #gamedeveloper #indiedev #indiegamedev #pitching #pitchcompetition #publishing #publishers #GamePitchNight #GameDesign #IndieGames #VideoGamePitch #GamingCommunity #GameCreators #GameDevEvent #GamingInnovation #GameDesigners #gaming #videogames
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🕴🏽Executive HR Consultant & Facilitator | IDI Qualified Administrator, SPHR®, LDSS, SHRM-SCP | I represent the underrepresented in HR.
Exciting news! 🎮 SUGAR GAMERS is set to celebrate the gaming industry's legacy at a private event, "Building a Diverse Legacy in Gaming," on December 6th, 2023, at the GRAMMY Museum in City of Los Angeles. 🌟 This special occasion pays 🙏🏽 homage to Gerald A. Lawson, the pioneer behind the first 🎮 video game console and cartridge, on what would have been his 83rd birthday.🥳 SUGAR GAMERS aims to honor five industry trailblazers, recognizing their achievements in career, philanthropy, education, and mentorship. My sister Keisha Howard, CEO of SUGAR GAMERS, envisions this event as an opportunity to acknowledge contributors while they're still with us, underscoring their impact on gaming's cultural heritage. 👏🏽 The event is a culmination of a four-year journey from dream to reality, with partners such as Logitech G, Brass Lion Entertainment and 2 Birds Print Club supporting the cause. Erin Chin, Head of Global Brand Marketing at Logitech G, praises Sugar Gamers for fostering diversity in gaming and emphasizes Logitech G's commitment to inclusivity in the industry. 🎉 🤩 Brass Lion Entertainment's CEO, Bryna Dabby Smith, expresses excitement about partnering with Sugar Gamers, highlighting their shared values in honoring industry luminaries and those actively shaping its future. "Building a Diverse Legacy in Gaming" promises to be a landmark event, setting the stage for future celebrations. 🥰 Join me in supporting my sister in this legacy building event for her and the #videogame industry. 🦹🏽♀️ Check out the 🗞️ Press: https://lnkd.in/g-8pNZ8X #datHRguy #tech #motivation #entrepreneurship #siblinglove #blackgirlmagic #diversity
This event has been a long time coming. Founder and CEO of Sugar Gamers, Sugar Gamers Labs, and Game Gigs Keisha Howard has longed for a space where individuals can get “their flowers” while they are continuing to move the needle in the industry. This event has been 4 years in the making–from a dream to a concept and to what is now reality! https://lnkd.in/d4u7pXZY
𝗞𝗘𝗜𝗦𝗛𝗔 𝗛𝗢𝗪𝗔𝗥𝗗 « 𝗦𝗨𝗚𝗔𝗥 𝗚𝗔𝗠𝗘𝗥𝗦 & 𝗟𝗘 𝗣𝗢𝗨𝗩𝗢𝗜𝗥 𝗗𝗘 𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗦𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗗𝗘𝗦 𝗝𝗘𝗨𝗫 𝗩𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗢 » En 2009, Keisha Howard fonde Sugar Gamers, l'une des plus importantes communautés en ligne autour des jeux vidéo et de la technologie, tournée vers l’inclusion des femmes, puis des gamers de couleur et LGBTQ+, minorités longtemps sous-représentées dans le monde du jeu vidéo. Aujourd’hui primée à de maintes reprises, son organisation a trouvé sa place dans une industrie du divertissement en plein boom. Sugar Gamers aide ses membres à faire un métier de leur passion, pour devenir développeurs, scénaristes, bêta-testeurs, artistes ou designers de jeux vidéo. 𝗟𝗔 𝗦𝗨𝗜𝗧𝗘 𝗦𝗨𝗥 𝗠𝗨𝗧𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗠𝗔𝗚𝗔𝗭𝗜𝗡𝗘 Un article et une interview par Ira B. Portraits de Keisha Howard © Matthew Coglianese #sugargamers #gaming #gamingcommunity #gamer #videogame #videogames #games #game #unlockyourpotential #sugargamer #createnotcomplain #keishahoward #chicago #southside #southsidechicago #jeuvideo #jeuxvideo
The Gandalf of Games, inspiring game devs to step out their door into grand adventures ✨ Leading the #indierevolution 👾 Eternal advocate for the junior dev 🗣️ Learn to make games with me! 🚀
I am extremely excited to announce our Mystery Professor for the weekend, Keisha Howard, founder of Sugar Gamers and advocate for the game dev! Keisha is an extremely experienced community and marketing manager, social activist, and all round agent in the indie gaming sphere. Through her work at SUGAR GAMERS, Keisha has helped hundreds of game development students find their path in the game industry. We are excited to begin building a relationship with Keisha, and to get her magical wizardy powers working in our own community. Join IGA Level 1 this weekend, a gamified introductory game dev bootcamp with 8 hours of live lessons under 7 industry professionals from both big companies and small to learn from her. Kick off your game dev adventure right with a magical group of wonderful people, including Keisha. (Oh and use code IGA50 for 50% off at checkout while there are still seats left! Almost sold out!) https://lnkd.in/gmEpGM-Z #gamedev #gamedevelopment #videogames #gaming #gamedeveloper #gamemaker #unity3d #unity #unitydev #gameindustry #bootcamp #gamedevbootcamp