Ken Coleman, Board Chairman for Saama Technology, is one of the most celebrated African Americans in technology here in the Bay Area and when he speaks many ears are listening. Mr. Coleman points out four myths about the state of Blacks in technology in Silicon Valley, two of which are: (1) media has treated the SV area like the 'left coast' and given far more attention and coverage to diversity in technology happening on the East Coast; and (2) given the success and contributions that West Indians and Asians have made to technology, little to no attention has been given to women, Hispanics or Blacks. While I agree with these myths, moving towards solutions and/or strategies to dealing with these issues is at the top of my list.
See Ken
Coleman's interview and read more here: Silicon
Valley Insider Pinpoints Common Myths Around Diversity In Tech
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