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Marvel And Xbox’s Wakanda Forever Partnership Aims To Inspire Next Gen Of...

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever is on its way to our theaters, and as part of the movie’s promotion, Marvel has partnered with Xbox to inspire the next generation of gaming and tech leaders. According...

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Here Are Three Initiatives Helping Black People Break Into Cybersecurity

Despite the cybersecurity sector being one of the fastest growing in tech, reports have revealed that only 9% of cybersecurity experts are Black, meaning a lot needs to be done to diversify the...

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What I Learned After My Self-Proclaimed 3-Month Sabbatical From Coding

This article was first published by Shannon Bentley on Medium. I started to learn how to code back in January 2022. It was the moment that I declared myself ready to transition from my interpersonal...

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Indian Student Uses AI To Translate ASL In Real Time

Priyanjali Gupta, a fourth-year computer science student specializing in data science at the Vellore Institute of Technology, went viral on LinkedIn after using AI to translate American sign language...

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Interview: Why I Feel Tech Distracted Me From My Natural Goal

Many of us find ourselves drawn to the allure of the tech industry, seeking a path that promises fulfilment and stability. For Nigeria-born data professional Ifeoma Igwe, who first moved to the UK...

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Advice I’d Give To My Younger Self – Starting A Computer Science Degree

This article was first published on Muna Aghamelu's tech blog. Hi! My name is Muna. I graduated with First Class Honours from University College London (UCL) in 2022 with an MEng in Computer Science....

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Building Confidence: 11 Essential Tips For Junior Techies

This article was first published by Temidayo Adefioye on Medium. A few days ago, I stumbled upon a post that really struck a chord with me. It was about a junior developer who had recently been let go...

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Ciara Teams Up With Black Girls Code For New “Build A Beat” Coding Challenge

Black Girls Code (BGC)  has launched the Build a Beat Challenge with Ciara contest to inspire young coders nationwide. Founded in 2011, Black Girls Code is a nonprofit organization that engages...

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Actor Kalani Jewel Hosts New “Code Along Jr” Academy For Girls Aged 7-10

Black Girls Code and GoldieBlox have teamed up to launch Code Along Jr., a free video-based coding academy.  Code Along Jr. Academy Hosted by the young actress Kalani Jewel, the program is specially...

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Black Girls Code And ServiceNow Are Paving New Tech Career Paths In NYC

Black Girls Code has partnered with RiseUp with ServiceNow to launch a three-year initiative redefining career paths within New York City’s workforce.  The collaboration was highlighted in a panel...

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