6 Black Professional Organizations Empowering BIPOC in Tech
When job opportunities are scarce and competition is fierce, having a network of allies in your corner who can offer guidance or even open a few doors makes all the difference. But with Black people and other POC comprising only fractions of the tech workforce, networking opportunities within those communities can be limited. The good…
Learn About Black Technologists Through These Code Exercises
February is Black History Month, and this year’s theme centers around celebrating Black artists and their impact. When most of us think about art, our minds usually go to traditional expressive mediums like music, performance, visual art, literature, and film. You can probably think of countless influential Black artists who’ve shaped culture and the world.…
How The Hidden Genius Project Nurtures Black Male Youth in Tech & Beyond
There are tons of organizations working hard to address the racial gap in tech and make the industry more diverse by empowering people from underrepresented groups with the skills they need to lead lucrative and fulfilling careers. To commemorate Black History and Futures Month, we sat down with one organization to learn more about what…
How Builders & Users Can Help Tackle Racial Biases in AI Systems
AI is everywhere. It influences which words we use in texts and emails, how we get our news on X (formerly Twitter), and what we watch on Netflix and YouTube. (It’s even built into the Codecademy platform you use to learn technical skills.) As AI becomes a seamless part of our lives and jobs, it’s…
