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Code2040 is a nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing the representation of black and Hispanics in the tech sector. Co-founded by entrepreneur Tristan Walker, the organization’s Fellows program places top computer science students of color into intensive summer career accelerator programs, as well as into internships at top technology companies.
Despite proven track records for producing quality films and commercial success, African American filmmakers—a list that includes Spike Lee, Antoine Fuqua, Reginald Hudlin, Robert Townsend, Ava Duvernay, Will Packer, Gina Bythewood, and up-and-comer Ryan Coogler—just don’t gain opportunities to produce and direct blockbuster franchises as well as participate in the huge financial rewards. In fact, there was not a single 2015 film release from a black filmmaker in which the production budget exceeded $35 million.
The existence of corporate diversity and inclusion programs is to ensure the inclusion of all people—black, white, brown, yellow, male, female, straight and gay—at every level and across all disciplines of the company. The purpose of diversity is not to discriminate against white men, but rather to enrich the organization with diverse ideas and experiences that is reflective of both the customer base and the communities upon which they serve.
Dr. Ayanna Howard is an award-winning scientist who has worked for NASA, built robots for research in Antarctica, and loved Star Trek the original series.
“The Wall Street Project is an evolutionary process,†says Rev. Jackson. “The road to shared economic security travels through two-way trade. Just as America did not realize how good professional sports could be until athletes of all colors could play, American business will not maximize its growth potential until all businesses have an equal opportunity to compete on an even playing field, where the rules are public and the goals are clear."
