SOMETHING AWESOME IS ALMOST HERE We’ve heard you loud and clear at Black Kids Code (Girls)! With your unwavering support and unparalleled demand, we are excited to announce that we are coming to Toronto. Join our mailing list for more updates Join our mailing list and be the first to receive news about our upcoming […]
Introduction to Python 3 In-person workshop
Introduction to Python 3 In-person workshop On November 19th Black Boys Code held its first in-person workshop since the pandemic. This was the first in-person workshop in over two years and it was a great opportunity for students, mentors, and parents to come together for a fun, interactive time of learning, sharing, and inspiration. “We […]
Black Kids Code Turns One!
Black Kids Code Turns One! In 2021 Black Kids Code (Girls) launched the first-ever program in Canada dedicated specifically to the needs of Black girls in tech at a national level. Currently, only 2.5 % of computing-related jobs are held by African-American women; Canadian stats mirror this gap. The mission of Black Kids Code (Girls) […]
Happy Holidays
Happy Holidays All of us at Black Boys Code would like to take a moment to wish you, your families, and your loved ones a very Happy Holiday season! We urge you to take the time to create wonderful new memories this season with those closest to you. We’d also like to extend a huge […]
Giving Tuesday
Giving Tuesday Wow! …and Just like that, the summer is over and Fall has arrived!Black Boys Code has been busy these past few months with several exciting projects. Here’s what you might have missed: Chicago Summer Camp Together with your support, we were able to expand Black Boys Code programming State-side and launch our very […]
Black Boys Code Windsor Chapter visits VR Cave
Black Boys Code Windsor Chapter visits VR Cave On July 29th, 2022, twenty-five students from the Black Boys Code Windsor chapter got a chance to experience the very latest in virtual reality effects, during a visit to the Kia Canada VR CaveLed by Chapter Leader Claudius Thomas, the boys were able to put theory into […]
Black Boys Code Chris Cooper spotlight
Black Boys Code Chris Cooper spotlight Spotlight When IT Recruiter Christopher Cooper was looking for a summer program for his son to participate in, he came across a unique one: – a coding program designed for and aimed specifically at young Black boys. Christopher knew firsthand about the lucrative careers and ample advancement opportunities available […]
July News letter -Hackathon
Quarterly newsletter Hackathon In-person Learning is Back! After the global pandemic forced most of us to take a digital pilgrimage and pivot to working virtually, Black Boys Code is excited to begin the transition back to in-person programs! To kick things off was our The Future is Automation Hackathon workshop which took place on July […]
July News letter – First Year of after school program successfully ends!
July News letter First Year of after school program successfully ends! In the summer of 2021, Black Boys Code held our first-ever Canadian summer technology camp. Despite the ongoing pandemic, enrolment numbers were high, completion rates were excellent and we managed to spark our campers’ interest in pursuing STEM courses when heading back to school […]
July News letter – Black Boys Code comes to Chicago!
Quarterly newsletter Black Boys Code comes to Chicago! On July 5th Black Boys Code officially opened our second American chapter with the launch of our Summer Technology Camp in Chi-town! That’s right! Black Boys Code is now in Chicago! This summer camp offers problem-solving, digital literacy skills, and the opportunity to build confidence for youth […]
