> tech companies and incubators need to be targeting young black males for immersion and mentoring programs as early as 5th grade.
Unfortunately I have no power in SV. People who do are reading this, and I hope they notice how on-point you are. I'll do what I can in the regions I can effect most greatly.
> A more well rounded approach is needed and that can't begin until we are comfortable with admitting that the job isn't done in regards to young black males
I have a bit more power here, albeit not much. Honestly -- and I'm very ashamed of this -- I've been reluctant to call out the elephant in the room (publicly, using my real identity) for exactly the reason you identify (it's not "sexy" and seems "political" somehow).
Anyways, thanks for contributing. I'm now resolved to finally do the right thing.
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> Areas where they are currently.
I hadn't thought about it like this before, and mostly focused on how to increase AA representation in CS programs. Great idea.
Unfortunately I have no power in SV. People who do are reading this, and I hope they notice how on-point you are. I'll do what I can in the regions I can effect most greatly.
> A more well rounded approach is needed and that can't begin until we are comfortable with admitting that the job isn't done in regards to young black males
I have a bit more power here, albeit not much. Honestly -- and I'm very ashamed of this -- I've been reluctant to call out the elephant in the room (publicly, using my real identity) for exactly the reason you identify (it's not "sexy" and seems "political" somehow).
Anyways, thanks for contributing. I'm now resolved to finally do the right thing.
edit:
> Areas where they are currently.
I hadn't thought about it like this before, and mostly focused on how to increase AA representation in CS programs. Great idea.