From systemic racism and economic inequality to the growing role of tech in all aspects of our lives, we are in a historical moment that requires urgent, bold, and innovative solutions. The Kapor Center’s work focuses at the intersection of racial justice and technology, and we are doubling-down on our work to fight for racial justice and create a more inclusive technology sector. We understand that systems of inequality are at play–and we work to intentionally dismantle barriers to the creation and deployment of technologies across the Leaky Tech Pipeline through research-driven practices, programs, partnerships, and policies.
We believe that when technology includes diverse perspectives and is harnessed to address societal challenges, we can collectively transform future opportunities for Black, Indigenous, Latinx, and communities of color.
Our work focuses on three key areas necessary to enhance racial justice and equity in the technology sector:
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We are saddened & extend our condolences to the victims of the tragedies that occurred in the past few weeks.
From the shootings in Half Moon Bay & Monterey Park to the murder of #TyreNichols in #Memphis, too many lives have been lost to gun violence & police brutality in 2023.
NEW guide for tech companies to design racially + educationally equitable apprenticeships! #KaporCenter @OpptyatWork #TechApprenticeshipToolkit
✅Tech specific
✅Racially inclusive
✅Educationally equitable
The time for action is now: https://t.co/jYLEys0iKc
The Kapor Fellows Program is dedicated to increasing #diversity + #inclusion in #tech and #VC. If you're an aspiring tech or #VentureCapital professional, this FREE program is for you. Apply now at https://t.co/k8RsaywGKU!
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"Don't forget, you still have your innate power, your voice.”
Learn about @LilsG31’s #distancetraveled as an immigrant kid from Bolivia, & how it fuels her passion for her work at #KaporCenter centering folks who have been historically excluded from tech. https://t.co/DW2Z7WbXwz
@algorytmo @sza @KaporCenter Was a great call! Loving the gems at @Day1Project x @KaporCenter accelerator! Thank u for your work!
The start of SF Coworking day at @KaporCenter! 🙌🏾 First of many to come - LA next Wednesday! https://t.co/IsN6K9psjp
How can we advance #racialjustice through #techpolicy? We recently launched our Equitable Tech Policy Initiative to:
Expand Access to Tech Pathways
Promote Tech Accountability
Increase Tech Infrastructure & Innovation Investments
Learn more at
Equitable Technology Policy Initiative
We have developed a framework for systemic change that outlines a set of nine core technology policy areas that call for expanded access to technology...
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Racial disparities have long existed in education, and have worsened during the COVID-19 pandemic. There is an urgent need to prevent these gaps from growing even wider and remove structural barriers in the digital divide, school funding, CS and STEM education, and higher education. Now, we must invest in comprehensive approaches to ensure all students have the resources and opportunities to thrive academically.
This election season the need for active civic participation and engagement is urgent at the local, state, and national levels, given what is at stake for communities of color, in areas of health, education, the economy, and criminal justice. Now more than ever we need to push for policies and public officials that will address systemic racism.
There will not be racial justice until there is economic empowerment for Black, Brown, and Indigenous communities, which requires tech to move from solidarity with Black lives to tangible action. Now, the tech community must take action by removing barriers and hiring, promoting and investing in BIPOC talent.
