Here are some shout outs to the many impressive black women that did fantastic work in tech in 2016.

"The internet in and of itself is very male and very pale and very English. The way that we write copy, the way we code, the way we find solutions to technical problems, all ascribe to that philosophy of 'white, male and pale.'"

My hope is that we can allow folks to express the truths of their existence and be their full selves while seeking to connect with others.

"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."