Our mission at Black Girls Code (BGC) is to ensure that Black girls* believe they belong in tech and launch them with the skills, opportunities, and resources to lead. We partner with schools, companies, local organizations, and dedicated volunteers to offer a range of in-person and virtual learning opportunities that build the skills and relationships our girls need to thrive.
*Identity is a spectrum of color and gender. If you want to learn tech and rectify that only 2% of tech jobs are held by Black women, then BGC is for you.
for Black girls, where they can be themselves and expect nurturing and acceptance.
beginning with the verve and imagination of Black girls and ending with pioneering tech that helps everyone live better.
through active solidarity with Black girls to fully access and seize resources and opportunities to thrive.
that propels and affirms individual lives and communities, thereby sharpen industries to do the same.
that beckons, connects, and surges us toward excellence and possibility.
Black Girls Code is guided by a dedicated Board of Directors, whose expertise across sectors advances the organization’s legacy of extending chances and dissolving barriers for girls of color in tech.
Partner with us to shape a brighter future for Black Girls and gender-expressive youth of color. Together, we can build an inclusive and innovative tech landscape.
For example, check out our partnership with Verizon, designed to inspire and support future leaders in STEAM.
Reach out to learn more about Black Girls Code and how you can journey with us.
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