Blavity Inc. Launches AfroTech Consortium to Promote Equity in Tech

Blavity Inc., a leading media company focused on empowering Black communities, has formed the AfroTech Advisory Board. This new consortium is aimed at improving workplace equity, enhancing access to capital, and promoting economic mobility for underrepresented groups in the tech industry. The board consists of over 20 leaders from diverse industries and expertise.

The AfroTech Advisory Board will address enhancing workplace equity initiatives, driving progressive policies, and supporting underrepresented founders and startups. These efforts are directed at creating a more inclusive and supportive work environment, advocating for progressive workplace policies, and improving access to resources for minority-owned businesses.

High-profile companies such as Amazon, American Express, Google, and Mastercard among others have joined the board. Morgan DeBaun, CEO of Blavity Inc., highlighted the importance of this consortium in advancing a more equitable tech landscape and noted the significant economic influence of the Black community, which emphasizes the strategic necessity of such initiatives.