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

Tech product decisions result in the constant alienation of diverse users.

"Opportunities for queer representation are improving, but there are certainly still gaps that need to be filled."

Support their initiatives, spread the word, and create positive change for someone, too.

Wage gaps and hiring discrimination persist despite the fact that most large corporations have affirmative action and equal opportunity policies.

I still can’t see myself in role models or dream jobs.

A growing number of tech educational programs don’t center our lived experiences or the things that motivate us as learners.

The kids are screaming, and I show it in my videos while I’m recording. Who has time to reshoot? This is life.

Attempts to get -- and keep -- more women in tech put the onus solely on women themselves… at tremendous time and cost.

The overwhelming focus on imposter syndrome doesn’t provide a space to process the power dynamics affecting you; you get gaslighted into thinking it’s *you* causing all the problems.