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Tag: Black Tech
NASA's history of astronauts of colour including Dr. Bernard A. Harris Jr. and Dr. Mae Jemison #
Dr. Bernard A. Harris Jr. became the first Black person to walk in space back in 1995.
A new report by the CEW and APLU says it would take 256 years for Black engineers to balance positions with those held by White and Asian workers #
I’m trying to fathom how long 256 years is. But there’s more: For example, White and Asian engineers far outpace other degree holders (61-71%) in earnings, but Black and Latinx engineers only make between 15-18% more than other grads. Perhaps the most striking statistic posed by the CEW and APLU was this: In order for …
Urban Coders Guild are empowering their students to digitally rebuild Tulsa’s Black Wall Street #
The non-profit organisation is based in Tulsa, Oklahoma and provides STEM education to middle and high school students from underrepresented communities.
Black women made $0.90 for every $1 a white man in the same tech role made last year #
A ~3.45% increase on last year’s figure
A Q&A with Christine Darden, the 40-year NASA engineer
Read this awesome Q&A with one of the greatest Black mathematicians of our time.
Chanda Prescod-Weinstein on women of colour in STEM
The theoretical physicist offered some ‘fresh perspectives’ in this interview from 2019.
Charlton D. McIlwain on Black digital activists
People thought the internet would be more open for all races but even before that, technology has been used to oppress Black people. But they’ve always found a way to fight back.
7 Blerds from history
STEM (science, tech, engineering, and mathematics) owes a great deal to Black pioneers. Here are 7 of them.
Granville T. Woods was a prolific Black engineer
With over 60 patents to his name, Granville T. Woods was an amazing inventor. But he didn’t get the recognition he deserved until after his death.
The Digital Lives of Black Women in Britain by Francesca Sobande
The Digital Lives of Black Women in Britain by author and academic Francesca Sobande tells the story of Black British women in digital culture.
Dr. Anne-Marie Imafidon on STEM and her 'Stemettes'
Mathematician, computer scientist, and co-founder of Stemettes Dr. Anne-Marie Imafidon spoke to Bustle about her work with young girls and the best guidance she’s ever gotten.