I‘ve already begun this on a controversial note, because my title is based on a John Mayer song, and we all know he’s quite the headcase. Confession: I do still listen to his music. He knows how to talk about being an imperfect being in a manner that struck a cord when I was in… Continue reading My Stupid Mouth
Tech Spotlight: Bruce Lincoln
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 Co-Founder of Silicon Harlem. How did you get into tech? I was the first Ford Fellow in Educational… Continue reading Tech Spotlight: Bruce Lincoln
Recovering from Childhood Wounds
Many have tried drugs, money, sex, or even moving to remote areas in order to escape the painful memories of their childhood. Maybe some think “if I don’t come home for Thanksgiving then I will forget that my daddy abused me – physically, emotionally, or sexually. Maybe if I don’t go to the high school… Continue reading Recovering from Childhood Wounds
No shortcuts
The conversation dominating diversity and inclusion in tech is largely centered around the numbers—namely, how many women and underrepresented minorities comprise the workforces of top tech companies. But what lived experiences, worldviews, and perspectives are represented by the folks who comprise those numbers? If your parents were survivors of segregation and the Jim Crow South,… Continue reading No shortcuts
Content Recap: March 5th, 2017
Articles If you’re a writer and you’d like to get your best work in front of our audience, please submit your article here. Enjoying The Slow Lane by Brandon Mckay Reflections on Black Image in Amos ‘n’ Andy by Joshua K. Wright, Ph.D The Irony of Pro-Life by Jamar Boyd II Feminism and Me by… Continue reading Content Recap: March 5th, 2017
Enjoying The Slow Lane
Living in the Washington DC area has taught me many things. My city is full of culture, good food, and some of the greatest architecture the world has ever seen. But dear Lord Almighty, our traffic is the worst. It doesn’t matter what time of day it is, there is always gridlock. Every time I… Continue reading Enjoying The Slow Lane
Tech Spotlight: Vaughn Dabney
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? Currently, I am a freelance software developer focusing primarily on mobile applications for iOS and Android. I operate under my company,… Continue reading Tech Spotlight: Vaughn Dabney
Tech Spotlight: Will Madison
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? My current role is Senior Software Engineer for Pivotal Labs (Atlanta). How did you get into tech? I got into technology… Continue reading Tech Spotlight: Will Madison
Reflections on Black Image in Amos ‘n’ Andy
During childhood my favorite television shows were cartoons, The Cosby Show, and the black-and-white classic series I Love Lucy, Leave it to Beaver, and The Three Stooges, which I watched with my dad. One summer he introduced me to a series called Amos ‘n’ Andy. Unlike the other “classic” shows, Amos ‘n’ Andy reruns did… Continue reading Reflections on Black Image in Amos ‘n’ Andy
Tech Spotlight: Alex 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’m a Software Engineer at Expert System. Expert System semantic software solutions company headquartered in Italy. I’m working on a product… Continue reading Tech Spotlight: Alex Johnson