11 Jan Tech Diversity Took Steps Back in 2016, Expects a Challenging 2017
Several tech companies stopped being leaders in tech diversity in 2016, and with the Trump presidency ahead, the effort is expected to face more challenges....
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11 Jan Diversity is key to Chicago’s tech and innovation future
Starting Jan. 1, it's natural to reflect on the prior year’s success and challenges. As with any challenge, we revisit the fundamentals that brought us success in the first place. For a leading global city like Chicago, there are many to consider — legacy corporations in...
10 Jan 2 TECHIES WITH YOLANDA RICHARDS
2 Techies is a series of candid conversations, usually over beer, featuring entrepreneurs of the tech and innovation scene. Ranging from current topics to personal passions, these organic conversations show a more laid-back look at the individuals making moves to highlight their cities. This week...
06 Jan Pinterest Lowers Its Diversity Ambitions?
Pinterest Lowers Its Diversity Ambitions Despite Showing Gains in Latest Report The company made admirable progress in the hiring of women and minorities. So why is it dropping its targets for 2017? After setting ambitious goals for its efforts in diversity, Pinterest on Friday released its 2016...
06 Jan The Top Tech Stories Most Impactful to People of Color in 2016
Technology and diversity news dominated a large portion of tech coverage in 2016. Airbnb was criticized after hosts on its platform were caught discriminating against African American guests. While truly diversifying Silicon Valley remains a goal rather than a reality as 2016 comes to a close,...
06 Jan Why Valuing Diversity Matters!
With all that our country faces, I wanted to keep the focus on what, I feel, makes America Great. Valuing our Diversity. We still have much work to impact diversity retention in many technology companies made this blog feels timely. Our nation and our workforce are...