It's important to be an ally. You don't have to be a black woman to think we should have more black women in tech.
Interpretation
Being an ally means supporting marginalized groups even if you are not a part of that group yourself.
This quote emphasizes the importance of allyship in promoting diversity and inclusion, particularly in the tech industry. It suggests that individuals can advocate for underrepresented voices, such as black women in tech, regardless of their own identities, highlighting the collective responsibility to foster a more equitable environment.
In practice
This quote can be shared in a workplace diversity training session.
The number of African Americans in Silicon Valley is dismal. It's not up to one company - it's up to the entire industry to make sure that we are moving the conversation forward. Sometimes those walls of competition need to come down so we can move the entire industry forward.
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