The Urban Institute has unveiled a new framework for closing the digital divide, which includes five pillars: developing infrastructure, getting people connected, learning digital skills, navigating safely and using technology effectively.
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Fostering future innovators: Experts highlight pathways to STEM success
Leaders, teachers, and parents can prepare the next generation to meet the rising demand for STEM professionals by introducing youth to science, technology, engineering, and math, and providing them with opportunities to engage in project-based learning and career technical education.
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Ronald L. Johnson honored as ‘Black Engineer of the Year’ at BEYA Conference
Retired Maj. Gen. Ronald L. Johnson was honored with the “Black Engineer of the Year” Award for his career accomplishments in STEM, and was also a founding father of the “Stars and Stripes” event that recognizes excellence in STEM.
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Missed opportunity: BEYA leaders and attendees weigh in on military’s decision to pull out of job fair
The 2025 BEYA STEM Conference concluded on Feb. 15 without the U.S. Armed Forces, due to the 47th president’s executive order abolishing diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in the military, potentially impacting national security and the recruitment of talented individuals in the STEM fields.
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BEYA STEM Conference examines biotechnology’s potential to transform healthcare
Biotechnology innovations, including those enabled by AI and data science, are transforming healthcare by providing more precise and personalized treatments, while also addressing challenges such as bias and adoption.
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Google Calendar users no longer see default entries for events like Pride, Black History Month
Google has removed default references for holidays and cultural events from its online calendar, citing scalability and sustainability concerns, while allowing users to manually add other important moments.
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39th BEYA Conference returns to Baltimore with focus on AI, skills and jobs
The 39th Annual BEYA Conference in Baltimore has opened, offering high school and college students, as well as corporate, government, military, business and industry employers, an opportunity to network and learn about career opportunities in STEM.
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From video game design to cybersecurity: How Code in the Schools is shaping Baltimore’s future innovators
Code in the Schools, a non-profit organization, is providing underserved Baltimore youth with computer programming skills and opportunities to pursue careers in technology, with a focus on diversity and inclusion.
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Artificial intelligence to take center stage at the 39th Annual BEYA STEM Conference and Black Engineer of the Year Awards
The 39th Annual BEYA STEM Conference will convene at the Baltimore Convention Center Feb. 13-15, featuring an extensive track dedicated to artificial intelligence, as well as product displays, workshops, and a chance for attendees to learn and network with industry leaders and subject matter experts.
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TikTok says it’s restoring service to US users based on promised executive order
TikTok restored service to users in the United States after a federal ban was lifted by President-elect Donald Trump, who plans to issue an executive order to grant a 90-day extension for ByteDance to find an approved buyer before the popular video-sharing platform is subject to a permanent U.S. ban.
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Black Girls Code: Committed to increasing representation in tech fields
Black Girls Code is an organization that aims to empower Black girls and women in technology fields by providing resources, tools, and opportunities, and has successfully launched one million Black girls, women, and gender expansive youth into tech by 2040.
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PRESS ROOM: Color Of Change launches new Black Tech Agenda to make technology work for Black communities
Color Of Change has released its updated Black Tech Agenda, which aims to ensure technology and artificial intelligence systems designed by Big Tech help rather than harm Black communities, and protect Black workers from unfair AI systems, ensure Black artists get paid fairly, and stop Big Tech from building polluting infrastructure in Black neighborhoods.