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The 3 Percent – Why Tech Has A Diversity Problem

While there’s a lot of talk today about the 1% and their concentration of wealth, I want to take some time to discuss another number — it’s the 3% and how that number relates to our diversity problem in tech.

Why diversity matters to your tech company

As the push for diversity in tech continues, a growing number of companies and leaders are confronting the topic for the first time. Those that are new to diversity and inclusion often are unsure how to approach it — how to talk about the subject internally and externally, how to rank it among competing priorities and how to allocate appropriate resources. Before answering these questions, it’s helpful to identify why diversity and inclusion matters to you and your company specifically.

ARIEL LOPEZ AIMS TO FILL THE TECH-TALENT PIPELINE WITH BLACK & LATINO CANDIDATES

Name: Ariel Lopez Favorite read: Oh, The Places You’ll Go! by Dr. Seuss Recent read: May Cause Miracles by Gabrielle Bernstein

Stereotyping Asian-Americans: Harvard Calls It ‘Diversity’ But It’s More Like Racial Balancing

Two sad truths about the state of education in the United States: Our K-12 students are trailing those of other nations, and there aren’t enough homegrown pupils focused on STEM. With this in mind, one would think our leading universities would welcome exceptional applicants who demonstrated strength in subjects like science and math. Sadly, this isn’t the case for all Americans.

Tech Talk: Black Urban Professionals meeting in August

A new group for professionals in Des Moines will have its first meeting next month. Antoinette Stevens, who does IT work at Principal Financial Group, has started Black Urban Professionals. She said the group is dedicated to celebrating the city's diverse talent. The meetup is not tech- or startup-centric. It's also not limited to black professionals, Stevens said.