"I build to be the change. I build to make sure that ALL people are represented in the software we are building..." - @denamwangi of @getsentry#MondayMotivation
Today is #BlackWomensEqualPayDay ! This day represents how much farther into the current year that the average Black woman must work to make the same amount that her white male counterpart made the previous year.
A thread for all the reasons why this day is so necessary. ๐ต
ICYMI @jovialjoy + @AOC = ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅย My fave exchange from House Oversight hearing on facial recognition:
"We saw that these algorithms are effective to.. different degrees. Are they most effective on women?"
"No"
"Are they most effective on people of color?"
"Absolutely not."
I'm spending the next 6 weeks living my besstest life at @recursecenter in Brooklyn and already blown away by the intentionality toward inclusiveness and brilliance of everyone i've met. Get at me with your food reccs.
@jessfraz Ohhh shiiiiit- you moving to the beastbay? Oeste, Red bay coffee roastery, District, Farleys, Reems, David Glover tech center, dynamic land, museum of art and digital entertainment.
Got confused for the other black girl in the office today. Thinking I'll just leave him wondering how I change outfits(/hair/skin tone) so fast #blackgirlmagic