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Blacks
Gone Geek is a social networking initiative dedicated to
promoting African Americans in IT. They call this "Keepin' IT
Real".
Blacks Gone Geek was founded in 2007 to promote blogging as a
way to encourage students to get an education and pursue
careers in IT.
They've learned a lot since then. It's definitely not as easy
as it sounds. Blogs open communication but so many folks are
afraid of the repercussions of speaking their minds in
cyberspace that they don't engage in discussion groups online.
Go figure!
Open and honest communication is key to solving problems, and
dialoguing using web 2.0 social networking (blogs, wikis,
discussion groups, podcasts) is the best way to make that
happen. So Blacks Gone Geek continues to use these tools to
"beat the drums" for positive change and to stay connected
with my fellow geeks who share our passion for promoting
African Americans in IT.
Blacks Gone Geek has a vision to inspire a new generation of
African Americans to consider and select IT careers, as well
enthuse interest and promote technology; ultimately increasing
African Americans’ participation in IT “from the classroom to
the boardroom.”
Their mission is to create and to proliferate a social
networking culture to promote African Americans in IT by
providing access to the very best talent, whenever and
wherever it’s needed.
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Joining Blacks
Gone Geek is simple and free. Subscribe to the
blogroll, gaining virtual access to insider
news, hot topics, and other social networking
media to stay connected. Learn about why to join
for various stakeholder perspectives at
Why Go Geek. Then go
here to join. |
Role Models
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People to See profiles Blacks Gone Geek,
successful African Americans in leading Tech
positions.
Geeks Gone Great features some of the
superstars. These role models provide
inspiration for all of us. |
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Information for High School and College Students
provides easy access to experienced IT
professionals for technical guidance and career
advice. It highlights various program,
internship, competition, activity and volunteer
opportunities and welcomes students to get
actively involved. Here are a list of volunteer
open positions and a link to apply. |
Events
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The
Events section helps you connect with real
world opportunities to go and network with
African Americans in IT. |
Programs
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The
Programs section profiles interesting
program work with high schools in the Chicago
area, including computer competitions and
entrepreneurial programs. |
Innovation
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Innovation in IT provides information on
important IT innovations and links to innovation
resources. |
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For
students or professionals looking for some
additional sources, check out Black Gone Geek’s
Publication page for access to career
development, interviews, and HowTo guides. |
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