Right now, given recent events, many companies in the prosperous tech industry have chosen to speak out in support of the black community. While the recent statements of support are a step in the right direction, there must be a more pointed effort towards tangible change. There is currently much discussion in the zeitgeist regarding re-allocating police funds towards communities of color in order to address injustice, but this could be very difficult to execute, considering the amount of bureaucracy and red tape standing in the way. In reality the booming tech industry already has the funds and resources to empower black communities, not only that, but they also have both a duty and vested
Like many industries today, the tech industry has also been criticized for its lack of diversity in the workforce. While big players in the industry appear to be making large scale efforts to combat these issues, there are still several communities being underrepresented in technical and executive roles within the industry. This article does not address the ethical reasons for why tech companies should be making efforts to diversify their workforce and provide an equal opportunity workspace. That should go without saying. What this article does address, is how diversifying your team, specifically your design team, is actually beneficial to your product and your business in the long term. As
