The founder of Minnesota’s first Black-owned gaming development studio has inked a deal with Xbox.
A Nigerian entrepreneur has invented the first-ever interactive computer science education doll to inspire youth to pursue careers in tech.
Actress and producer Issa Rae has invested in a Black woman-led tech startup.
NBA player Russell Westbrook is launching a tech education program for Los Angeles youth.
Determined to diversify the imagery featured on adult coloring book apps, a Washington D.C.-based married couple launched Color Noir; a visual ode to Black culture.
Amber Johnson recently became the first Black woman to earn a doctorate in computer science at Purdue University.
Kenny Mitchell has become Snapchat’s first Black C-suite executive.
Peggy Alford is the first Black woman to be nominated to join Facebook’s board of directors.
Disrupt Harlem Code Squad illustrates the power of culturally competent tech programs for underserved young adults.
Google launched Tech Exchange as an avenue to increase racial representation within the realm of tech.
Black tech entrepreneur Silas Adekunle is on his way to becoming the highest paid robotics engineer in the world.
Disrupt Harlem Code Squad—a free Harlem-based tech and entrepreneurship program—is aiming to diversify the tech industry by empowering opportunity youth through STEM education.
