At Tech Talent South, we are committed to uplifting the voices of those underrepresented in the tech industry. Major tech companies as well as others continue to improve diversity and inclusion among their workforce at a disappointingly slow pace. Despite huge growth in the STEM sector, and particularly in technology-related jobs, people of color continue to be dramatically underrepresented.

This Black History Month, we want to highlight the fight for representation and diversity in the tech industry, and also to stand with those who are innovating and creating positive change. 

One way you can support the movement for better representation in tech is by following the folks who are working to effect change in the industry. For that reason, we’d like to share some of the amazing Black folks doing great work in tech and entrepreneurship. From app creators to the founders of nonprofits, we hope you’ll follow and learn from these extraordinary people.

Simi Awokoya
Cloud Solution Architect at Microsoft & Founder of Witty Career 
LinkedIn | Twitter: @similola & @wittycareers 

Ime Archibong
Head of New Product Experimentation at Facebook
LinkedIn | Twitter: @_ImeArchibong & @Facebook
May we also recommend his recent interview with Prokit CEO David Swain on Leading with Purpose

Sheena Allen
CEO of Capway; Founder and CEO of Sheena Allen Apps
LinkedIn | Twitter: @whoisSheena, @GoCapWay, and @SheenaAllenApps

Tim Salau
Executive Chairman, CEO, and Co-founder of Guide; General Partner at Mr. Future of Work
LinkedIn | Twitter: @timsalau & @GuideHQ_ | Instagram: @timsalau & @guidehq_

Kimberly Bryant
Founder and CEO of Black Girls CODE 
LinkedIn | Twitter: @6Gems & @BlackGirlsCode
Learn more about why Kimberly founded Black Girls CODE in her interview with Shondaland last year.

Tristan Walker
Founder and CEO of Walker & Company Brands; Founder of Code2040 
LinkedIn | Twitter: @tristanwalker & @walkercobrands 

Yeshimabeit Milner
Founder and Executive Director of Data for Black Lives 
LinkedIn | Twitter: @YESHICAN & @data4blacklives

Will Lucas
Founder and CEO at A William Lucas Company (AWLCo) which is home to several technology and media-related businesses including Creadio and Classana
LinkedIn | Twitter: @will_lucas & @creadio

Joah Spearman
Founder and CEO of Localeur 
LinkedIn | Twitter: @joahspearman & @Localeur

Annie Jean-Baptiste
Head of Product Inclusion at Google; Author of Building for Everyone
LinkedIn | Twitter: @Its_Me_AJB, @wileybusiness, & @Google 
In addition to following Annie, we would also like to strongly recommend Annie’s book, Building for Everyone, a must-read for inclusive product building with clear advice, templates, and actionable steps to implement change.

Esosa Ighodaro
Cofounder at Black Women Talk Tech
LinkedIn | Twitter: @Sosaspeaks & @BWTalkTech | Instagram

Regina Gwynn
Co-Founder & CEO, TresseNoire; Co-Founder, Black Women Talk Tech
LinkedIn | Twitter: @TresseNoire & @BWTalkTech | Instagram

Lauren Washingon
Cofounder of Black Women Talk Tech and Fundr
LinkedIn | Twitter: @ldubs48 & @Fundr_ai

Lisa Mae Brunson
Founder and Chief Visionary at Wonder Women Tech
LinkedIn | Twitter: @MissLisaMae & @wonderwomentech

Angelica Ross
Founder & CEO of TransTech Social Enterprises; President of Miss Ross, Inc.
LinkedIn | Twitter: @AngelicaRoss, @TransTechSocial & @MissRossInc

Know of any other Black folks leading in tech and innovation who you’d like to see featured? Send us your suggestions on Twitter!

At Tech Talent South, we work hard to connect companies and candidates with the resources they need to grow and thrive. Our inboxes are always open and we hope to connect with you soon!