Recent reports have highlighted the disproportionate impact of widespread layoffs in the tech industry on minorities and women, particularly the Black community. Co-Chairs of #CBCTech, Rep. Cleaver and Rep. Lee, are demanding answers to address these disparities. The Black senators, including members of @TheBlackCaucus, have voiced concerns over the impact of tech layoffs on minority workers, prompting a letter to the Department of Labor (DoL) which is currently under review. Additionally, the exclusion of Black, Latinx, and Native tech professionals in the industry has been brought to attention, emphasizing the need to address systemic failures in building representation.
Black senators (@TheBlackCaucus) write letter to DoL voicing concerns over the impact of tech layoffs on minority workers. The DoL tells me they've received the letter and are "reviewing it." https://t.co/HWdwBzA0Vq
While Black & Latinx professionals are largely excluded in #tech, Native tech professionals are RARELY EVEN TRACKED. In partnership w/@AISES, we explore the state of Native rep in the US & the need to address systemic failures in building the https://t.co/1XWP9oQ3GA https://t.co/mM7wKKTDaS
Black senators voice concerns over impact of tech layoffs on minority workers: https://t.co/kjHbSF4Djx by TechCrunch #infosec #cybersecurity #technology #news
Black senators voice concerns over impact of tech layoffs on minority workers https://t.co/ZWJtmhkf5i
Recent reports have shown that minorities and women are vastly overrepresented in layoffs in the tech industry over the past year. As Co-Chairs of @TheBlackCaucus’ #CBCTech, @RepBarabaraLee and I are demanding answers to address these disparities. https://t.co/kCbBVPMula
As Co-Chairs of #CBCTech, @repcleaver and I are concerned by reports highlighting the impacts of widespread layoffs in tech—especially on the Black community. Read how we’re holding the tech industry accountable.👇🏾 https://t.co/aBLRn5HKCB