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The Story Behind “Master-Slave” Being Excluded by (Most) Tech Firms

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Racial bias has been a hot topic in 2020, but the story behind “Master-Slave” bias dates back to the early 2000s. On June 14, 2020, Microsoft-owned codesharing site GitHub is leading the way in the tech industry to drop the “master/slave” terminology in an effort to stop systemic racism. Github [Microsoft].

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AFROTECH silences the rumors of ‘not-enough’ diverse talent available in TECH

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is a media company and home to the largest network of platforms and lifestyle brands specifically serving black millennials through original content, video and unique experience. SVNED had the honor of interviewing the most prolific talents and political leaders of tomorrow’s world. Blavity, Inc. Photography by A.

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Attorney Marina Shepelsky: “Don’t be afraid to fail”

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As a part of this series called “How I Was Able To Pivot To A New Exciting Opportunity Because Of The Pandemic”, I had the pleasure of interviewing Marina Shepelsky. Marina is licensed as an attorney in New Jersey since 2002 and in New York since 2003. Marina lives with her partner and three children in New Jersey.

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Mental Well-being During a Global Pandemic

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“Mental Wellness is a State of Mind” | Olivia “Grace” Friedman 2020. Host a Virtual Story Time, for children in your community with proven sources such as Khan Academy for Kids if you have time, and coordinate days for certain moms (and if available, dads), to read a book on video for children in your local community.

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Dr. Hang Dinh of ExtentWorld: “Don’t focus on age”

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As a part of our series about “ Why We Need More Women Founders ”, I had the pleasure of interviewing Hang Dinh. She grew up in a small town in Central Vietnam without computers, electricity or running water, then moved to the USA in 2003 for her Ph.D. ExtentWorld was launched on the web in January 2020. Ok, thank you for that.

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“Define your elevator pitch”, With Douglas Brown and Joy Des Fountain of ‘myFanPark’

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As a part of my series about “Lessons From Inspirational Women Leaders in Tech,” I had the pleasure of interviewing Joy Des Fountain, co-founder and co-CEO of myFanPark. Since 2003, she has held high-ranking financial and accounting positions with several local and international companies. This interaction sparked an idea.

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Best Video Animation Apps you should try in 2020

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It is foretold by 2022, 80% of internet business would grow from the video. By the cooperation of online animation software, an apprentice can generate immeasurable animations like CGI, 2D vectoring, stop-motion animation, typography and action graphic. monthly depending on your animation video requirement.