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28 Oct Brian Douglas, Software Engineer, Talks Diversity in the Tech Industry

Brian Douglas is a software engineer whose tech journey started two years ago when he enrolled in Bloc, the online, mentor-led coding bootcamp. Douglas shares his advice on learning how to code and his perspective on being Black in tech on his blog, TheBlackc000000de and his podcast, This Developing Life.

27 Oct Diversity in Technology: An Eye-Opening Look at Venture Captial’s Decision Makers

It's no secret that the technology industry has a diversity problem. And while larger firms like Apple, Intel, and others are now working to hire more staff from underrepresented minorities, the most well known representatives of Silicon Valley are only part of the overall picture. The other center of power is known as Sand Hill Road, a part of Silicon Valley that's the center of private equity for the tech industry.

26 Oct Facebook is targeting minority parents to improve tech’s diversity gap

On Wednesday, the tech giant launched a new resource for minority learners—and their families.