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The lack of African American representation in tech means that many of our best and brightest – the problem solvers, critical thinkers, and those that challenge conventional thinking – are not included, and America’s global competitiveness suffers as a result.
OVERVIEW In May 2015, the Congressional Black Caucus launched CBC TECH2020 to bring together the best minds in the tech, non-profit, education and public sectors to chart a path forward to increase African American inclusion at all levels of the technology industry. The lack of African American representation in tech means that many of our best and brightest – the problem solvers, critical thinkers, and those that challenge conventional thinking – are not included, and America’s global competitiveness suffers as a result. As these issues continue, the CBC will continue its work from the past five years and will respectively continue its initiative as CBC TECH2025
TECH BOARD DIVERSITYSince the launch of CBC TECH2025 in May 2015, the following companies have added African Americans to their board of directors:
Updated as of July 2020 DIVERSITY INCLUSION PLANSThe CBC understands that each company/organization requires a unique approach to diversity inclusion. With this in mind, we are working with companies and organizations to adopt an inclusion plan that would outline specific, measurable steps that the company would take to increase recruitment and retention of African Americans in the industry. Below are plans that companies/organizations have adopted.
Inclusion plan template can be found HERE. AFRICAN AMERICAN INCLUSION PLANS The CBC understands that each organization requires a unique approach to increasing African American inclusion. With this in mind, we are working with companies and organizations to adopt an African American Inclusion Plan that would outline specific, measurable steps that the company would take to increase recruitment and retention of African Americans in the industry. Below is a link to plans that organizations have adopted. Related Photos |
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