The Literal Face of Diversity in Tech
“Even though it’s lonely, that actually makes me work harder. I feel like us being in the computer science major is going to open up doors for younger women of color to go in.”
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Rethinking How We Teach Coding To Teens
Not all code does good in the world. While a weekend hackathon or Javascript summer camp are great for exposure, it’s disingenuous to suggest these isolated experiences would prepare a young person for a full-time engineering gig at Snapchat.
#LaGenteUnida: A Hashtag Of Our Own
As a young Latina, I believe young Latinos killed by police also deserve our attention and outrage, but I’m hesitant to co-opt the Black Lives Matter movement.
Consumers Crave Fast Food With Conscience: But What’s The Business Model?
Today, young adults say they want a new kind of fast food: fresh, healthy and, if possible, connected to community. But actually delivering on what makes consumers happy — it’s something the whole on-demand food industry is still figuring out.
From Taco Emojis to Pancakes On Fleek: Fast Food Brands Target Teens On Social Media
Here are two obvious statements: One, Teenagers love fast food. Two, they hate listening to adults. And that’s a real problem if you’re a modern fast food company these days.
Teen Girls Flip the Script on Social Media
I’m 17 years old, and teen girls like me experience a lot of bad stuff online–mean comments, pressures to sext,…
Oakland Teens At The Forefront Of White House Computer Science Initiative
When I was a student at Oakland High School just a few years ago, my classmates and I had never…
What Does Being Politically Active Mean to You?
Do teens today identify with political parties, or are they redefining political action? What does being politically active mean to you? #DoNowPolitics
Pandora, Uber, And Beyond: Tech Comes To Oakland
Oakland is already changing with the arrival of tech. But the question is: will the tech industry change too, and become more diverse, as more companies move in?