The Abernathy Tech Spotlight series highlights black professionals working in tech, from freelance developers to non-technical founders. Complete this form to submit your profile. What is your current role and where do you work? I am currently an integration architect at 3M in Saint Paul, MN. How did you get into tech? I first went… Continue reading Tech Spotlight: Brianna McCullough
Year: 2017
Radical Transparency: A Beautiful Thing
As a storyteller, I’m fascinated by how knowledge is shared and communities form. I’m constantly listening, problem-solving, and creating with the work that I do, and it’s a privilege to do so. I’ve produced my own Barcelona music web series, documented an oral history of Afro-Peruvian elders, and had my work recognized as a White… Continue reading Radical Transparency: A Beautiful Thing
Speaking My Truth: An Evening in Boston
It’s been less than a year since I started sharing my journey and mission with live audiences, and I’ve never been more convinced of the need for voices like mine (and yours) to be amplified. One of the reasons that I sit on “diversity” panels is because the audiences I’m in front of rarely hear… Continue reading Speaking My Truth: An Evening in Boston
Tech Spotlight: Craig Watts II
The Abernathy Tech Spotlight series highlights black professionals working in tech, from freelance developers to non-technical founders. Complete this form to submit your profile. What is your current role and where do you work? I’m currently a consultant at Teradata Corporation. How did you get into tech? My tech journey started as a young kid.… Continue reading Tech Spotlight: Craig Watts II
Thou Shalt Not Forsake Brotherhood
In the distant past, well, maybe more like five years ago, I underestimated the importance of developing strong relationships with other men. I was one of those guys who felt like I didn’t need anyone. I was the guy who the fellas would accuse of bailing on the crew because I was more interested in… Continue reading Thou Shalt Not Forsake Brotherhood
Change is Rational, Humans Aren’t
As someone who studies human behavior, I understand that people are not rational thinkers. Economists think we can be rational, but most people don’t need to read a book to conclude that humans tend to err on the side of the illogical. If you’ve ever interacted with people, you know we can be downright baffling!… Continue reading Change is Rational, Humans Aren’t
Tech Spotlight: Mahogany Beckford
The Abernathy Tech Spotlight series highlights black professionals working in tech, from freelance developers to non-technical founders. Complete this form to submit your profile. What is your current role and where do you work? I’m the founder of SparkPlug, a consultancy that helps entrepreneurs and startup teams grow their business using data-based strategies. How did… Continue reading Tech Spotlight: Mahogany Beckford
Tech Spotlight: Alan Johnson
The Abernathy Tech Spotlight series highlights black professionals working in tech, from freelance developers to non-technical founders. Complete this form to submit your profile. What is your current role and where do you work? I am the Engineering Lead for Auctions at Artsy. My team builds and supports the products and systems that power Artsy… Continue reading Tech Spotlight: Alan Johnson
Troy Maxson and Toxic Masculinity
“Patriarchy demands of men that they become and remain emotional cripples…Patriarchy as a system has denied males access to full emotional well-being, which is not the same as feeling rewarded, successful, or powerful, because of one’s capacity to assert control over others. To truly address male pain and male crisis we must as a nation… Continue reading Troy Maxson and Toxic Masculinity
Yes We Did: Assessing Black Progress During the Obama Era
In 2008 candidate Barack Obama campaigned with the slogan “Yes We Can!” When he became president in 2009, many thought he would be a transformational president. Soon however, it became apparent that Obama would face recalcitrant and racist opposition from both the GOP and the insurgent Tea Party in 2010. Looking back over the past… Continue reading Yes We Did: Assessing Black Progress During the Obama Era