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:
How can school communities achieve intentional and collaborative efforts to dismantle racism and bias in the K-12 computer science classroom? Join us on 6/24 @ 12pm PST for The Equitable CS Framework National Release!
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The @kaporcenter, in partnership with @AISES, is excited to announce a $1.4M NSF ITEST grant award! The 4-year grant will expand CS opportunities for #Native students and girls. #computerscience
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Webinar: "Racially Inclusive Tech Workforce Development" 6/29! Join us for a discussion w/ key experts on new models that will prepare workers of color for jobs of the future. @jfftweets @USDOL @ChargerHelp @twilio @TheKnowledgeHou @ChiCityColleges
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How can school communities achieve intentional and collaborative efforts to dismantle racism and bias in the K-12 computer science classroom? Join us on 6/24 @ 12pm PST for The Equitable CS Framework National Release!
RSVP Here! https://t.co/cui8lwv5aE
Voting for #ChampionAwards finalists is open!
Take a moment to vote for both @MorganDeBaun, Founder/CEO of @Blavity for "The Founder" and @KaporCenter for "The Company"! @2point19
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Kapor Center's report data was recently featured in @USATODAY as @Apple and @Google award millions in grants to historically Black colleges and universities.
Apple, Google award millions in grants to historically Black colleges and universities
Apple and Google award millions in grants to several historically Black colleges and universities as the federal Juneteenth holiday approaches.
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Inclusive tech #apprenticeships are needed now! Find out how @Airbnb and the @KaporCenter are teaming up to create opportunity for non-traditional talent from underrepresented backgrounds!
How the Kapor Center and Airbnb are Advancing Inclusive Tech Apprenticeship
Kapor Center’s Pathways to Tech Initiative was delighted to connect local underrepresented talent into Airbnb’s engineering apprenticeship...
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How can school communities achieve intentional and collaborative efforts to dismantle racism and bias in the K-12 computer science classroom? Join us on 6/24 @ 12pm PST for The Equitable CS Framework National Release!
RSVP Here! https://t.co/cui8lwv5aE
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.
