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Andreessen Horowitz’s Cultural Leadership Fund Delivers on Culture, Minimal Investment into Black-Led Startups | The Plug
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25 Black Women Executives with Successful Exits & 25 Who May Be Next | The Plug
Since the first IPO in the U.S around 1783, roughly 25 Black women leaders have been at the helm. From Madam C.J. Walker to Aicha Evans, these 50 Black women have successfully subverted the status quo. Source
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Apples 2020 Vision for Racial Justice | The Plug
Over 9.5 million viewers tuned in over the past week eagerly awaiting the release of iOS 14 during the annual World Wide Developer Conference. With backdrops of protestors marching across the Brooklyn Bridge, Cook spoke to the ways in which Apple is investing in solutions to tackle long-standing
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Weathering COVID-19s Impact on Their Operations, Black Women Tech Ecosystem Leaders Adapt and Adjust | The Plug
Even prior to the current global pandemic -- which has disproportionately affected minority communities -- educational, networking, and funding opportunities in tech were limited for marginalized communities. Now, Black women leading tech ecosystems are working to ensure that the resources and
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The achievement gap for historically disadvantaged student groups, on top of a pandemic, puts Black youth especially at risk this summer. As remote learning continues, STEM-related nonprofits The Hidden Genius Project and INTech Camp for Girls are making sure that their scholars do not face an
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