There’s plenty of evidence that the competitive, “best in show” approach used in interviewing extends into the core of tech culture itself.

"ThePLUG was birthed out of the idea that creativity and the world of tech are nuanced industries with diverse people that are too often left out of mainstream media."

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While side projects can be a great indicator of personality, ability, and work-ethic, they should not have as much ability to make or break someone’s career.

Social justice activism is one of the most empowering ways to create change in our industry.

Wide accessibility must become a part of everything we do in the tech industry, and our events are a critical part of that mission.

At the end of the day, there’s no way to sugarcoat this: you will encounter difficulty, you will experience discrimination and harassment both in the workplace and in the larger community. Leaning in doesn’t solve everything, and leaving isn’t always the right choice for you.

Addressing hiring holistically.

The Black Weblog Awards looked like a big success. But harassment, a lack of funding, “allies”, and lukewarm community support made it a constant struggle to keep going.

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