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The developments at Google and the cascading harms at Pinterest have been hard to witness, as a technologist, a Black woman and someone who cares for people...
A thread! 🧵
The developments at Google and the cascading harms at Pinterest have been hard to witness, as a technologist, a Black woman and someone who cares for people...
Not surprising, but hard. The distinction is important. The hard is an exhaustion, a tiredness, a "Oh here we go again..." familiarity.
But I've also been enormously inspired by Black women in technology leading in spite of these hard conditions. I am so grateful they are here.
But I've also been enormously inspired by Black women in technology leading in spite of these hard conditions. I am so grateful they are here.
Last year, I created the #BoldPrize, a crowdfunded leadership award to celebrate the courage and integrity of MIT graduate student @RuMboya. I did not personally know Arwa then but I have come to know her since; she is a phenomenal leader who continues to lead groundbreaking work
I remain, then and now, deeply inspired and buoyed by Black women leaders who lead groundbreaking work and blaze trails to build the world we deserve and a future that is safer for all in spite of so much.
It should not have to be this hard.
and yet...
It should not have to be this hard.
and yet...
No one ever asks what is the cost of trailblazing for the trailblazer?
It is so high.
Perhaps it is time we, together, return the grace…
boldprize.com
It is so high.
Perhaps it is time we, together, return the grace…
boldprize.com
The #BoldPrize is intended to lift up and honor courageous Black women leaders. Often Black women navigating painful environments like these feel invisible and isolated.
This award is a small gesture to say:
We see you.
We got us.
boldprize.com
This award is a small gesture to say:
We see you.
We got us.
boldprize.com
I'm proud to announce this year's #BoldPrize is being awarded to three Black women in technology who are trailblazers behind transformative efforts to build the world we deserve and a future that is safer for all: @timnitGebru @IfeomaOzoma & @erikashimizu
There is a cost to speaking out and for perhaps the first time, many of us are awakening to the reality that to create the type of world we deserve, we must call upon bravery again and again and again. As Audre Lorde said, “Revolution is not a one time event.” #ISupportTimnit
Revolutions are not at odds with peace. Revolutions represent a shift, a recognition that there is a gap between the world we have and the world we deserve. @timnitGebru, @IfeomaOzoma & @erikashimizu are leaders and revolutionary bridge builders.
The leadership of @timnitGebru, @IfeomaOzoma & @erikashimizu is the type that should be elevated and championed, and I am proud to create a space to honor those who are brave enough to use their voice to keep our communities safe and build the type of world we deserve.
Proud to share @RuMboya have stayed in touch and she joined the jury for this year’s #BoldPrize.
Together we are proud to invite you to donate and celebrate the leadership, integrity and courage of Timnit Gebru, Ifeoma Ozoma and Aerica Shimizu Banks. boldprize.com
Together we are proud to invite you to donate and celebrate the leadership, integrity and courage of Timnit Gebru, Ifeoma Ozoma and Aerica Shimizu Banks. boldprize.com
We are so hyped to link up and partner with @ruthannharnisch & @theharnisch to support these bold leaders.
If your org would like to join the #BoldPrize, my DMs are open!
If you are a Googler and would like to put that 3x match for philanthropic donations to good use, holler!
If your org would like to join the #BoldPrize, my DMs are open!
If you are a Googler and would like to put that 3x match for philanthropic donations to good use, holler!
The #BoldPrize is a collective effort because it will take all of us to build a better world. Just like before there is a role for everyone to get involved here...
You can visit and share #BoldPrize with your group texts and emotional support Slacks... boldprize.com
You can support #BoldPrize directly on charity.gofundme.com/o/en/campaign/…
You can share this post on Medium (is anything official without a Medium post?) medium.com/@beingbrina/re…
You can reach out to Black women in your world using their power to bridge revolutionary gaps and advance justice for our communities and stand with them.
Everyone has power.
How we choose to use our power says a lot about who we are.
@timnitGebru, @IfeomaOzoma & @erikashimizu use their collective power to bridge revolutionary gaps.
What story does your power tell about you?
How we choose to use our power says a lot about who we are.
@timnitGebru, @IfeomaOzoma & @erikashimizu use their collective power to bridge revolutionary gaps.
What story does your power tell about you?
Imp correction to add! Our favs @ruthannharnisch rep @harnischfound! You can learn more about their great work here! thehf.org
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