What do a vocal diversity in tech advocate, an
eleven-year-old entrepreneur, an HBCU professor and a tech novice all
have in common?
They are just four of the ten men and women of
color that will be recognized for their innovative ways and examples
within the tech industry as part of the MVMT50 Experience at a South by Southwest (SXSW)
Welcome Reception in Austin, Texas on March 11.
MVMT50 is a coalition committed to improving
employment diversity, cultural representation and leadership development
in the innovation, technology and digital sectors. And as their tagline
says quite simply, they are "a think space for Black innovators."
Donell Creech, MVMT50 founder, said what made these ten stand out is the way in which they recognized a problem within the African American community and created a solution.
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Source: NBC News
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