AWE stands in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement. 

We have compiled resources that we’ve found helpful to learn about how to better support the Black community. We encourage everyone to read these resources and share other resources that you’ve found. 
 

Educate yourself

• Calendar of videos, books, and films
• Research books and podcasts by Black founders and tech leaders, and amplify their voices.

• If you are interning, find out what your company is willing to match in donations. 
• If you are able to donate, multiply your donation with Tech Dollars Matching.
• Playlists where all video monetization gets donated: 
  • Support BLM playlist
  • Watch to donate to BLM playlist

Create More Inclusive Tech
Build for everyone. When building products, think through the lens of all the users that will use what you’re creating.

• Supporting Black makers in tech, Twitter thread
• Article about Racism in Tech
• Article about Bias in Product Design

As members of the tech community, advocate for Black VCs.

• Arlan Hamilton, founder of Backstage Capital is leading the change.
• Some great funds include 1863 Ventures, Harlem Capital, and Cleo Capital.

- The AWE Team