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Only 2% of tech jobs are held by Black women. Cristina Mancini knows that's unacceptable.

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Only 19 percent of computer science bachelor degrees are earned by women.

Only 2 percent of tech roles are held by Black women, according to data from Black Girls Code .

Cristina Mancini , a former executive at Salesforce and 20th Century Fox , took the helm of BGC in late 2023 .

At Black Girls Code we are creating an ecosystem where under-recognized talent thrives as developers, innovators, and leaders across all technology sectors.

We need to ensure our technology represents people from all walks of life.

At BGC we are working on redefining the narrative for Black women in tech focusing on Black joy in technology.

Ife Joseph has been part of the BGC community since she was 7 , and in 5th grade created an app called “Mental Health for Social Justice ” The app is a digital journey for young kids dealing with racism.

Dr. Joy Buolamwini 's work, featured in the film Coded Bias , shines a light on algorithmic discrimination and inspires others to prioritize fairness in AI development.