Cyberpunk Cities Fetishize Asian Culture But Have No Asians
The “Blade Runner” universe is visually Asian, so where are the Asian people? Continue reading Cyberpunk Cities Fetishize Asian Culture But Have No Asians
Category Archives: diversity
Want More Diverse Entertainment? A New Site Has You Covered
Li Lai wanted a resource to suss out media, but it didn’t exist. So she made it. Continue reading Want More Diverse Entertainment? A New Site Has You Covered
Internal Reactions to Google Employee’s Manifesto Show Anti-Diversity Views Have Support
“More people have been agreeing with it than I would like.” Continue reading Internal Reactions to Google Employee’s Manifesto Show Anti-Diversity Views Have Support
Facebook Security Boss: Empathy, Inclusion Must Come to Security
At Black Hat, Facebook CSO Alex Stamos’ keynote message was one of bringing empathy and inclusion to security, and that it’s time to stop being insular. Continue reading Facebook Security Boss: Empathy, Inclusion Must Come to Security
Matt Mitchell of CryptoHarlem is building an open source tool to help organizations prepare for data breaches
This morning on the stage of TC Sessions: Justice, Matt Mitchell of CryptoHarlem discussed his views on the link between surveillance and minority oppression and the importance of taking a preventative approach to security and privacy. Mitchell, a specialist in digital safety and encryption, is dedicating time to creating Protect Your Org, a free, open source, tool for all organizations… Read More Continue reading Matt Mitchell of CryptoHarlem is building an open source tool to help organizations prepare for data breaches
Tennis star Serena Williams joins SurveyMonkey’s board
Serena Williams (yes, THAT Serena Williams) has joined the board of consumer survey startup SurveyMonkey, along with Intuit CEO Brad Smith. This is the tennis superstar’s first venture into Silicon Valley and, according to a SurveyMonkey spokesperson, came about at the suggestion of fellow board member and Facebook’s chief operating officer Sheryl Sandberg. Read More Continue reading Tennis star Serena Williams joins SurveyMonkey’s board
Why Scientists in Canada Are Marching Against Trump, Too
Toronto’s March for Science showed solidarity with colleagues to the south. But Canada isn’t perfect, either. Continue reading Why Scientists in Canada Are Marching Against Trump, Too
Kids at the Science March Tell Us Why They’re Protesting Trump
“I’m here because I support science, and I’m against the President’s malicious policies.” Continue reading Kids at the Science March Tell Us Why They’re Protesting Trump
The ‘Hidden Figures’ of NASA’s Early Years and the Woman Who Told Their Story
Motherboard talks to author Margot Lee Shetterly about the legacy of pioneering black women mathematicians who helped NASA win the Space Race. Continue reading The ‘Hidden Figures’ of NASA’s Early Years and the Woman Who Told Their Story
Horrified by Trump, Silicon Valley Leaders Debate Cutting Ties to Peter Thiel
Thiel’s support of Trump has sparked a conversation around his relationship with the noted startup incubator Y Combinator. Continue reading Horrified by Trump, Silicon Valley Leaders Debate Cutting Ties to Peter Thiel