For the next 100 days, the Kapor family of organizations will jointly demonstrate their commitment to fighting against anti-blackness and for racial justice in our political, educational and economic systems.
We are advocating to close the digital divide, and improve equity in STEM and CS education.
We are supporting efforts to mobilize Black, Brown, and Indigenous communities to ensure their voices are heard across our political system.
We are expanding pathways into tech, improving D&I practices, and deploying capital to entrepreneurs of color.
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This #BlackHistoryMonth, Kapor leaders reflect on their work in making #BlackHistory today! CS Equity Curriculum Project Director, @KDnTheD constantly preserves stories of the Black community for the youth & future generations to continue the legacy of past Black leaders!
We're excited to announce that Kapor Center CEO @AllisonScottPhD will be the opening keynote speaker for CSTA's #EquityinAction Summit! Hear her keynote, "Reimagining Racial Justice & Computer Science Education," on 3/6! @csteachersorg #CSforAll
RSVP HERE! https://t.co/bvpFmxjoZn
Did you know that Black representation in tech only increased by 1% in the last 6 years? Learn more about the barriers for Black tech workers and how to move racial justice forward! #BlackTechWorkforce #LeakyTechPipeline
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Centering Blackness in February is nice. But what if tech companies used #BlackHistoryMonth to conduct annual performance reviews that examine their role in both disrupting and perpetuating racial injustice?
What‘s Your Black History Month Legacy?
February marks the time of year when tech companies and other organizations prioritize efforts to engage Black people to speak as part ofâ¦
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We're excited to announce that Kapor Center CEO @AllisonScottPhD will be the opening keynote speaker for CSTA's #EquityinAction Summit! Hear her keynote, "Reimagining Racial Justice & Computer Science Education," on 3/6! @csteachersorg #CSforAll
RSVP HERE! https://t.co/bvpFmxjoZn
With food insecurity in Oakland estimated at nearly 20% of population, we funded 10K meals through Agave & helped them team up with @eoakcollective @villageoakland @HomiesEmpower @theUnityCouncil to provide 1K+ meals a week. Help support this effort!
Help Agave Uptown Feed Oakland Central Kitchen, organized by Octavio Diaz
We miss you!! While shelter in place restrictions are temporarily limiti… Octavio Diaz needs your support for Help Agave Uptown Feed Oakland Central...
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Kapor Center OPENS DOORS to new opportunities for underrepresented groups. This concept would not be possible without #OsbournDorsey and his invention of the door knob! This #BlackHistoryMonth we honor those of the past who need to in everyone's history book!
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.