forbes said that While we go from February into March celebrating Black History and Women’s History with stories of trials and accomplishments among disenfranchised communities, the frustrating reality is that change, especially in historically white and male dominated industries is all too slow.
Even as Big Tech continues to see record growth despite the economic impact of the global pandemic, the benefits of new opportunities are not being distributed equitably as still only about 28% of the tech labor force is represented by women, and many major tech firms report that only 5-8% of their employees are Black, Indigenous, and People of Color.
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