Black women only make up 0.7% of the UK’s technology workforce, according to the Tech Talent Charter Diversity in Tech Report 2023. With statistics being that low, it’s hard for Black women to believe that they can make space in an industry where they are often not seen. Nevertheless, Black women in tech do exist, and many […] The post This Is Why Some Black Women Are Leaving The Tech Industry appeared first on POCIT. Telling the stories and thoughts of the underrepresented in tech..| POCIT. Telling the stories and thoughts of the underrepresented in tech.
On Friday, October 9, Black Tech Fest (BTF) hosted its fifth annual festival, which brings tech professionals, creatives, and academics. BTF hosts a range of workshops and talks by some of the biggest names in the tech and creative industry. For the first time since its existence, the UK government declined BTF’s invitation to speak […] The post UK Government Declined To Speak At Black Tech Fest For The First Time appeared first on POCIT. Telling the stories and thoughts of the underrepre...| POCIT. Telling the stories and thoughts of the underrepresented in tech.