Our Mission
Black in Computing adopts the position that when one of us is traumatized as a result of inequity and racism, all of us are traumatized. Our mission is to support and mobilize members of the Black in Computing community with the aim of effecting systemic change in the computing community where we learn and work.
Our Vision
Black in Computing strives to create unbiased and welcoming education and work environments that include Black people where we can be our authentic selves to learn and work without experiencing racism and bias.
Our Work
Oversight
Establish an Equity Review Board to ensure that the consequences of innovations do not negatively impact people of color and impose disparate impacts on equal opportunity.
Programming
Deliver technical programming that features Black professionals and researchers in computing.
Leadership Development
Provide tools and resources to support scholars and practitioners in their education and career advancement.
Advocacy
Partner with institutions and organizations to identify policies and practices that perpetuate racism. Work with institutions and organizations to redress these policies and practices.
An Open Letter & Call to Action to the Computing Community from Black computer scientists and our allies 