Thanks for the mentions. Like others have said, just make the hires and promotions if you're a hiring manager. There isn't a pipeline problem, there is a prioritization and motivation problem with design leaders. Here's another resource: blackswho.design, by @WesOHaire.
Because of groups like @BlacksWhoDesign and @watbdsgners, I have a ton of requests in my inbox which is validating and lets me know that yes I am a pretty fucking good designer ❤️
.@BlacksWhoDesign is focused on bridging the gap between blacks in tech and employment opportunities by way of a new innovative Twitter directory. News4 intern @mjaxyn took a deep dive into the process and what it means to its creators. nbc4dc.com/Tt5Hkd8
@BlacksWhoDesign We are looking for teachers and TAs for our Youth Design Academy, our flagship intro program for underserved middle school and high school students to learn about and consider careers in design. Apply by Sunday Feb 17th! inneractproject.typeform.com…
In honor of Black History Month, we want to lift up some of the incredible talent in our community and elsewhere. From illustrators to product designers, follow these super talented designers and then go check out @28daysoftheweb and @BlacksWhoDesignbuff.ly/2DYEeI9