Meghan Markle and Prince Harry made a surprise appearance at this year's SXSW Conference in Austin, Texas, to personally congratulate the winner of the NAACP – Archewell Foundation Digital Civil Rights Award.
Dr. Joy Buolamwini was honored with the award for her groundbreaking research and advocacy focusing on the impact of artificial intelligence on marginalized communities. The announcement was made by the Archewell Foundation on Thursday.
In a heartwarming video capturing the surprise moment, Dr. Buolamwini appeared visibly shocked as the Duke and Duchess of Sussex approached her to share the exciting news.
"You won!" Meghan joyfully exclaimed as she embraced Dr. Buolamwini in a hug, followed by Prince Harry offering his own warm embrace.
Still processing the surprise, Dr. Buolamwini expressed her astonishment, saying, “Y’all got me good,” in the video.
The surprise revelation took place at the SXSW Conference, where Meghan Markle participated as a panelist on "Breaking Barriers, Shaping Narratives: How Women Lead On and Off the Screen" in honor of International Women’s Day.
Recipients of the NAACP – Archewell Foundation Digital Civil Rights Award receive a grant of $100,000 to further their impactful work at the intersection of social justice and technology.
