Black History Month in the United States is a time to honor and recognize the invaluable contributions and achievements of Black individuals throughout history.
From leaders and innovators to artists and activists, their resilience and brilliance have shaped the world we live in. Let’s honor and celebrate their legacy, embrace diversity, and work together for a future that’s inclusive for all.
Below is a roundup of some of SWE’s top podcast episodes, blog posts, magazine articles, and courses to explore during Black History Month.
Diverse: A SWE Podcast
- Ep 171: Is It a Segregation or Selective Memory? A Discussion With Vi Brown: Vi Brown discusses the affluent Black Wall Street in Tulsa, the events that led to the riot and the conspiracy of silence that followed.
- Ep 167: Engineering as a Pathway to Community Leadership With Debra Coleman: Debra Coleman, a real time embedded software engineer at the Boeing Company, talks about what building a community means to her and how being a Black engineer impacts the way she leads in her community.
- Ep 168: Janeen Uzzell on Being a Global Leader: Janeen Uzzell, CEO of the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE), shares about her background in engineering and her incredible career at General Electric, Wikipedia and NSBE.
All Together Blog
- Celebrating Black History Month: Dive into the history of Black History Month, the stories of prominent Black engineers and scientists, and actionable ways to make an impact.
- Black History Month: Recognizing SWE’s Volunteer Leaders in the Senate: Meet some of the Black volunteer leaders who have helped drive SWE’s mission forward in the Senate.
- Black History Month: Stand Out Women in STEM: Get to know four Black women in STEM and their impressive achievements in their fields.
SWE Magazine
- Dance and STEM: A Fascinating Duet: Meet Yamilée Toussaint Beach, the founder and CEO of STEM From Dance, and discover how she combines her mechanical engineering background with dance.
- What’s Past is Prologue: The Future Is Ours To Write: Find out about the key moments and people in SWE’s DEI&B history, including Y.Y. Clark and Inez Hazel, the first Black members of SWE.
- SWE Research Collaborations With DEI Partners Advance Engineering: Explore this overview of SWE’s research efforts to collaborate with like-minded organizations that are focused on diversifying STEM fields.
Advance Learning Center
- Intersectionality and Women of Color in the Engineering Workplace: Explore the challenges faced by women of color in engineering, followed by deeper dives into the importance of mentoring and professional organizations as support systems.
