Let’s stop pretending there is no racism in tech

There is a great future for people from all backgrounds in areas such as technology, renewable energy, biosciences, AI, and fintech. But it starts with everybody taking responsibility to make inclusion work.

The bottom line is that the federal government needs to continue partnering with the private sector and community organizations to expand opportunities and help existing companies grow and elevate diverse talent, entrepreneurs, and leaders, writes Serena Nguyen. Photograph courtesy of Unsplash

Opinion

BY SERENA NGUYEN

May 25, 2022

“Perhaps you can just observe and take notes for this one.” “We had something else in mind that might be easier for you to manage.” "I think we need someone who's done this before and is a more traditional fit." These are some of the comments most white men in the innovation sector will n...

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