Black Tech Mecca

12/18/2019

Same Smart BTE Framework, New City!

We are excited to announce that our Philadelphia Smart Black Tech Ecosystem report is now available!

Check out the insights and recommendations to strengthen the Philly BTE.

Many thanks to our sponsor Comcast NBC Universal and our amazing local Research Advisory Board for helping us complete the project.

Download now!

https://www.blacktechmecca.org/research

10/14/2019

We were thrilled to partner with Blacks in Technology to produce the Twin Cities State of the Black Tech Ecosystem event at Bitcon 2019 in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Similar to our recent Chicago SBTE19, the programming will be structured around the four Smart Black Tech Ecosystem framework pillars ( K-12, Higher Education, Corporate, and Entrepreneurship) and anchored in a specialized data pull on the local state of affairs in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St Paul. The event will highlight local BTE innovators driving change in the most critical impact areas.

08/12/2019

Are you a Black woman tech innovator or entrepreneur in Chicago who needs resources to grow your business and network?

Check out the launch of the Chicago Chapter of BlackWomen TalkTech (BWTT) on August 15 at 6pm at the Stony Island Arts Bank to learn more!. To RSVP, please visit: https://bit.ly/2My8aj5"

07/17/2019

06/29/2019

We are so grateful for everyone who took part in helping us usher in a new exciting data driven era of Smart Black Tech Ecosystems last night. From speakers to sponsors to the events team and all the attendees—thank you!

Our latest report on Chicago featuring our new Smart Black Tech Ecosystem City Assessment Framework is now live on our site.

https://www.blacktechmecca.org/research

@ Google Chicago HQ

06/25/2019

Findings from our new Chicago Smart Black Tech Ecosystem report share actionable steps that can be taken to improve tech training accessibility, support, and placement. Join us this Thursday to learn more about how these leaders are leveraging both traditional and non-traditional training pathways to create more favorable learning environments for Black students.
Register Here: bit.ly/2WdFimi

06/24/2019

Our latest research has surfaced significant opportunities to improve year-round access to computer science for Chicago’s Black youth. Come join us to hear from these dynamic leaders who are working on high impact solutions for Black students. Register here: bit.ly/2WdFimi

05/31/2019

Black Tech Mecca has developed a new Smart Black Tech Ecosystem City Assessment framework to help cities build more inclusive tech ecosystems. How does Chicago measure up? Join us at Google to learn what we can all do to overcome systemic barriers and capitalize on the opportunities impacting black people in the tech community. Register Here: bit.ly/2WdFimi

10/17/2018

Are you interested in learning about the Salesforce platform? Head over to Blue Lacuna for an Introduction to Salesforce and Trailhead this Saturday. Click here for more information: https://bit.ly/2CollxR

10/17/2018

Hey BTE Builders! Check out highlights from our "Beyond D&I" ACE Talk series featuring perspectives from Kendall Norris, Cedric Brown, Dr. Maya Rockeymoore, and Brenda Darden-Wilkerson.

Achieving equity in tech can be a double-edged sword. On one end, equity means impartial treatment to everyone, regardless of race. But on the other end, it ...

10/11/2018

Bitcon kick off and fireside chat with Founder, Greg Greenly

10/01/2018

Are you joining Comcast NBCUniversal and Loyola University at tomorrow's Innovation + Inclusion summit? We think you should! Check out the flier for more info and to RSVP!