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Nigerian Entrepreneur Creates Interactive Computer Science Education Doll

A Nigerian entrepreneur has invented the first-ever interactive computer science education doll to inspire youth to pursue careers in tech.
by Brandee Sanders
12.31.19
2019 Black Girls Rock! - Arrivals
Issa Rae Invests In Black Woman-Led Tech Startup

Actress and producer Issa Rae has invested in a Black woman-led tech startup.
by NewsOne Staff
09.24.19
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Russell Westbrook Launches Tech Program For L.A. Youth

NBA player Russell Westbrook is launching a tech education program for Los Angeles youth.
by NewsOne Staff
09.01.19
Color Noir
Couple's Coloring Book App Celebrates Black Culture

Determined to diversify the imagery featured on adult coloring book apps, a Washington D.C.-based married couple launched Color Noir; a…
by Brandee Sanders
08.22.19
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Black Graduate Makes History At Purdue University

Amber Johnson recently became the first Black woman to earn a doctorate in computer science at Purdue University.
by NewsOne Staff
08.04.19
McDonald's Partners With Bleacher Report To Celebrate McDonald's All American Games During Pro Basketball's Biggest Weekend
Kenny Mitchell Becomes Snapchat’s First Black C-Suite Executive

Kenny Mitchell has become Snapchat’s first Black C-suite executive.
by NewsOne Staff
04.27.19
Facebook Exhibits Technologies At Innovation Hub
Facebook Nominates First Black Woman To Board

Peggy Alford is the first Black woman to be nominated to join Facebook’s board of directors.
04.14.19
African American student studying on laptop at computer lab.
The Power Of Culturally Competent Tech Programs

Disrupt Harlem Code Squad illustrates the power of culturally competent tech programs for underserved young adults.
03.25.19
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Google Aims To Increase Racial Representation In Tech

Google launched Tech Exchange as an avenue to increase racial representation within the realm of tech.
10.08.18
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Millennial Poised To Become Highest Paid Robotics Engineer

Black tech entrepreneur Silas Adekunle is on his way to becoming the highest paid robotics engineer in the world.
10.08.18
Portrait of a confident businessman
Program Empowers Harlem Youth Through Tech Education

Disrupt Harlem Code Squad—a free Harlem-based tech and entrepreneurship program—is aiming to diversify the tech industry by empowering opportunity youth…
09.15.18
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GirlCodeLA Receives $150K Donation From Rapper YG

Rapper YG recently donated $150,000 to GirlCodeLA.
08.04.18
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