Black Boys Code
Black Boys Code (BBC) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to closing the diversity gap in the technology sector by introducing African American boys, ages 8-17 to computer science and increasing their participation in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) fields. We offer exposure workshops, hackathons and educational programs to foster their development in a collaborative environment.
| Abbreviation | BBC |
|---|---|
| Motto | "We will empower young men of color to lead and succeed in the new economy." |
| Formation | 2015 |
| Founder | Bryan R. Johnson |
| Headquarters | Vancouver, British Columbia |
Region | Canada, United States |
| Website | www |
Founding[edit]
Bryan R. Johnson is a tech professional and community leader. Bryan's career has amalgamated into non-profit utilizing the foundation of key management principles gained in the Technology industry, blended with his corporate experience in Project Management as the Founding Director of Black Boys Code.[1]
As Founding Director, Bryan has been given unparalleled opportunities to utilize his passion for economic change to attain goals in educational curriculum development, people management, securing corporate sponsorship, spearheading marketing and fundraising, establishing community reach and awareness as an organization devoted to diversifying the tech industry for Black youth. In an interview with The Tyee, Bryan stated, "Technology is going to take kids anywhere they want to go. In five years, if you do not have a grounding in technology and coding, it’s going to be very difficult to get a job."[2]
Organization[edit]
Black Boys Code is committed to improve STEM opportunities for young black men by preparing them for a career in technology, while simultaneously breaking down industry barriers, that will strengthen equal-access opportunities within the industry.[3]
BBC is now operating in Toronto, Durham, Hamilton, Calgary and Vancouver — “dedicated to introducing young, Black boys to computer science.[4] With a focus on introducing black boys, ages 8 to 17, to technology through one-day workshops on robotics, coding, and website and game building, Bryan Johnson has already introduced about 80 boys in Calgary and the Lower Mainland to the possibilities technology could hold for them. Black Boys Code workshops has expanded in Surrey, Calgary, Hamilton and Toronto.[5]
So far Bryan has funded Black Boys Code through his own savings and donations from family and friends, but Johnson is working to get more funding to take Black Boys Code North American-wide, and maybe even global.[6]
The mission of Black Boys Code is to, "empower young men of color to lead and succeed in the new economy."[7]
Awards[edit]
Black Boys Code has been nominated, "Best Community Impact," by the Small Business BC Awards, and stated, "no other organization like this specifically for black male youth exists."[8]
References[edit]
- ↑ "Bryan Johnson - Founding Director, Black Boys Code". OpenStack. Retrieved 2018-06-23.
- ↑ Hyslop, Katie (2017-05-23). "'Black Boys Code' Aims to Change Face of Tech World | The Tyee". The Tyee. Retrieved 2018-06-23.
- ↑ "Black Boys Code: Coding Workshop & Camps for Black Kids - Learn to Code". Black Boys Code. Retrieved 2018-06-23.
- ↑ "New Ontario funding will help Black youth interested in STEM, finance careers | The Star". thestar.com. Retrieved 2018-06-23.
- ↑ Hyslop, Katie (2017-05-23). "'Black Boys Code' Aims to Change Face of Tech World | The Tyee". The Tyee. Retrieved 2018-06-23.
- ↑ Hyslop, Katie (2017-05-23). "'Black Boys Code' Aims to Change Face of Tech World | The Tyee". The Tyee. Retrieved 2018-06-23.
- ↑ "Black Boys Code: About Us & Our Coding Workshops for Black Kids". Black Boys Code. Retrieved 2018-06-23.
- ↑ "Black Boys Code". Small Business BC Awards. Retrieved 2018-06-23.
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