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BLACK GIRLS CODE: COMMITTED TO INCREASING REPRESENTATION IN TECH FIELDS

The organization works to fuel resources, tools, and opportunities to underrepresented girls and women in technology fields.

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By Ariyana Griffin, The AFRO, Word In Black
Black Girls Code (BGC) is an organization dedicated to breaking down barriers to access to science, technology, engineering and mathematics for Black women and girls ages seven to 25 years old.
The organization’s work is essential due to the low numbers of Black women partaking in fields related to technology. A research report conducted by Accenture showed that “27 percent of computing roles in the U.S. market are held by women,” however alarmingly “just 3 percent and 2 oercent are held by African-American and Hispanic American/Latina women.”
Since 2011, Black Girls Code has been on a mission to change the numbers, remove barriers, and increase representation in tech spaces for Black girls and women. The organization’s work has led to an increase in the number of Black girls and women pursuing careers in STEM fields, contributing to a more diverse and inclusive tech industry.
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