Blacks are discriminated in tech industry?

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WFwj76

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Mar 15, 2021 82 Comments

There are no lack of media reports about that. And I notice less blacks in faang

So can we say racism prevail in tech industry.
What’s the reason behind that?

Update: I singled out blacks, because Chineses and Indians perform so well in tech companies, especially Indians, some can even reach to CEO.

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  • Twitter
    andysw

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    andysw
    I’m not seeing many Asians in the NBA. Can we say racism is prevalent in the Sports industry?
    Mar 15, 2021 10
    • I’ve also wondered the same thing too. If under representation of black folks in tech is the problem, then why shouldn’t under representation of Asian folks in sports and marketing industry an issue? I used to work in marketing industry in New York and my colleagues were mostly black and white. I was one of the handful Asians in my company. I think some industries just tend to attract certain people due to the environment that I grew up. You just can’t have everything 🤷‍♂️
      Mar 16, 2021
    • @Ktvtd57 the programs is mainly to increase marketing and revenue for advertising NBA in China. Asian players still face discrimination in sports and people don’t talk about it.
      Mar 16, 2021
  • you’re the one that’s racist grouping people by the color of their skin
    Mar 15, 2021 6
    • Superior Construction
      ttvv

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      ttvv
      This. If their proportion is less than 15%, it does indicate that "something" is going on that is preventing black people from entering the faang work force.
      Mar 16, 2021
    • Apple
      WFwj76

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      WFwj76
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      System racist
      Mar 16, 2021
  • Apple
    bakaroo

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    bakaroo
    I disagree. Everyone struggles. Color doesn’t matter.
    Mar 15, 2021 2
  • Walmart
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    bestrainco
    Maybe less black people choose CS major? You can't blame them for not choosing a major.
    Mar 15, 2021 4
    • VMware
      HEtD35

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      HEtD35
      I think their issue is non traditional educational backgrounds. Many go to community college and companies don’t actively recruit there. I taught there and I had bright black students getting jobs as movers, construction, etc. They needed a job fast and didn’t have the financial backing to get through the weeks/months of interviews
      Mar 15, 2021
    • NASDAQ / Data
      PowerStonk

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       PowerStonk
      You hit the nail on the head.

      Most "under-represented minority" cases can very easily be explained by who's actually applying.
      Mar 16, 2021
  • Twitter
    andysw

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    5.6% of Americans are Asian. Does this mean exactly 5.6% of NBA players should be Asian?

    13.4% of Americans are Black. Does this mean the number of Black software engineers in tech companies should be exactly 13.4%?
    Mar 15, 2021 1