10 Things I Hate About Diversity and Inclusion
Taking a hard look at the ugly side of D&I When it comes to diversity and inclusion, there’s a difference between the ideals that it represents and the actual practice of
February 5, 2020
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Why I Wear My Compton Hat
[The following is a transcript of the above video] If you’ve followed me for any length of time, you know that I wear my hat everywhere. Whether I’m going to
August 27, 2019
Three Unexpected Takeaways From Black Panther
I’m just a software engineer, not a movie reviewer. If you’re looking for an expert critique of Ryan Coogler’s hugely successful big-budget blockbuster, Black Panther, you have come to the wrong place. That
March 14, 2018
Hacking the ‘Hood: How Tech Can Solve Its Pipeline Problem
The Internship The summer of 2001, I found myself in a hotel conference suite hearing from a successful black businessman named Brian Morton share his career experience. Sitting in a
November 12, 2017
The New Black Tax And The Cost Of Being A Minority in Tech
If you are a black person in America, then you are probably familiar with the concept of the “Black Tax.” It’s the axiom that states black people must work harder
July 23, 2017
What Does “Inclusion” Mean In Silicon Valley?
I am both the beloved friend and worst enemy of the inclusion work of Silicon Valley. The dichotomy of these two realities feels strange to me, but not unfamiliar. As
June 10, 2017