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:
ICYMI, our new Racial Justice x Tech Policy Initiative with the @KaporCenter will allow us to become the new home of the Hidden Bias Research Prize, a collaborative competition to develop innovative policy solutions for issues of inequity in tech. https://t.co/5Xaoj2X09c
Can not wait for this conversation! https://t.co/OmIKMG4tx7
Racism in the #workplace. Let’s get into it!
“How To Talk To Your Boss About Race” is a guide to dismantling #racism wherever you see it. Join us for a book launch w/ author @hutchamachutch CEO of @ReadySetInc a diversity & inclusion training firm!
RSVP! https://t.co/cfPo0NWuT9
Racism in the #workplace. Let’s get into it!
“How To Talk To Your Boss About Race” is a guide to dismantling #racism wherever you see it. Join us for a book launch w/ author @hutchamachutch CEO of @ReadySetInc a diversity & inclusion training firm!
RSVP! https://t.co/cfPo0NWuT9
Are you passionate about building a diverse, inclusive and high impact org culture?
We are looking for our next Chief People Officer to play a pivotal leadership role in staffing, people management, learning, & culture-building across orgs!
Apply Here! https://t.co/SdONjA2EzF
Early racial, gender & socioeconomic disparities in access to #STEM in PreK-12th-grade limit opportunities children have to utilize #tech, take CS & advanced STEM courses & explore computing careers. Hear more from @GeniusPlaza CEO @AnaRC & visit https://t.co/2rJk7hTH6Z!
Institute for Economic and Racial Equity receives $1 million gift to establish Racial Justice x Tech Policy initiative @KaporCenter
https://t.co/ae34qEEq5c
Looking forward to this critical & important work with @KaporCenter @TheRealFreada @AllisonScottPhD @AnitaHill Dr. Maria Madison and rest of @IERE_Heller team!! #mobilizeforjustice #racialjustice #techpolicy in action! https://t.co/r9vb5eY0t6
We are excited to partner w/ @TheHellerSchool to launch @IERE Racial Justice x Tech Policy initiative to build student & faculty capacity, establish a research prize on racial bias in tech, & expand cross sector racial justice & tech policy education!
https://t.co/jFLCOOu7Cw
✅ Anti-racist
✅ Justice oriented
✅ Community centered
This #computerscience framework allows us to do all these! - Dr. @yadavaman, Professor in the College of Education @MSUCollegeofEd @MSU_EPET
Check out the framework here: https://t.co/2uXYaRLtwG
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.
