March 16, 2020 | In News
EMPOWER MALE YOUTH THROUGH CODING
Can we empower our boys to be mentally, intellectually, socially and politically empower boys and young men by simply teaching them how to code? Well, the simple answer is: YES. Coding (programming) is the future and even if youth aren’t interested in a career in technology
March 16, 2020 | In News
STRENGTHENING THE FUTURE OF BLACK YOUTH: BLACK BOYS CODE
There’s no doubt that technology has infiltrated our everyday lives. From our cars to refrigerators to the latest tv’s, phones, apps and so much more. It’s hard to think of a personal or household device that doesn’t require technology to function. But it’s society’s dependence on tec
March 16, 2020 | In News
BLACK BOYS CODE GROWING TO 11 CHAPTERS ACROSS CANADA
September 2019 – Black Boys Code (BBC), is honoured to be named a CanCode funding recipient by the Canadian Government earlier this month. Black Boys Code is a technology start-up that introduces young Black boys to the STEM disciplines with a focus on computer science.
March 16, 2020 | In News
BLACK BOYS CODE CLOSING RACIAL DIVIDE IN STEM
Black Boys Code, a not-for-profit organization that introduces young black boys to coding, is making major strides towards closing the racial divide in the computer science field. The organization hosts computer science and STEM-related events for boys between the ages of eight and 17, including
March 16, 2020 | In News
THE POOR REPRESENTATION OF BLACK CANADIANS IN TECH IS LACKING ATTENTION
Written by: Giovanni HoSang, SFU Student I have been in the Bachelors of Science in computing science at SFU since transferring here from Jamaica’s University of the West Indies in 2015. In that time, the culture shock I’ve experienced has been massive. I’ve found it rather difficult to be
March 16, 2020 | In News
NEW ONTARIO FUNDING WILL HELP BLACK YOUTH INTERESTED IN STEM, FINANCE CAREERS
Ontario’s Ministry of Children and Youth Services says the move will help fight the under representation of young Black people in fields such as in finance, business and engineering. Throughout his career in telecommunications and technology, Bryan Johnson experienced the same thing, over and o
March 16, 2020 | In News
BLACK BOYS CODE’ AIMS TO CHANGE FACE OF TECH WORLD
Workshops introduce black youth, boys to possibilities in sector. Bryan Johnson is used to standing out for more than just his skills and work ethic. Johnson, who spent 20 years working in technology at UPS and later Aeroplan, recalls a trip to the UPS head office in Atlanta, Georgia, where a
September 14, 2019 | In News
INTRODUCING BLACK BOYS CODE ACADEMY
For Immediate ReleaseSeptember 14, 2018 Black Boys Code is pleased to announce to launch of our new Learning Management System, Black Boys Code Academy, intended to further enhance the learning experience of the boys in our programs. This project was supported by a grant from