The Tech Jawn: Black Tech Enthusiasts Covering The Week's Tech News And How Tech Affects Black Culture
No One Was Surprised: The Tech Jawn 97
Sep 12, 2023
Speculation on Apple Event announcements, wage gap at Google, iMessage's gatekeeper status, tokenizing Black female-led startups
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- Tokenizing funding and founder undermines the impressive work of Practice Labs in fostering inclusivity and equity through virtual reality training.
- Negotiating higher salaries is crucial for closing the racial wage gap and empowering black professionals to ask for what they deserve.
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Elise Smith and Practice Labs: Advancing Inclusion and Belonging in the Workplace
Elise Smith co-founded Practice Labs, an e-learning platform that focuses on justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (JEDI) training. With $18.7 million in venture capital funding, Elise Smith may be the most funded black or Latina woman in the field of technology. However, it is important to highlight the impressive work Practice Labs is doing, rather than tokenizing their funding and founder. The company uses virtual reality to help employees work across differences and foster a more inclusive and equitable workplace. With clients like eBay, Amazon, and Google, Practice Labs is making a significant impact in the JEDI space.
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