Celebrate Black History Month With SWE

Browse through this compilation of some of our top blog posts, podcast episodes, magazine articles, and online courses highlighting Black women and STEM allies.
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Every year, Black History Month presents an opportunity to spotlight the many invaluable achievements and contributions of the Black community in the United States and around the world. 

At the Society of Women Engineers, we take this moment to honor and celebrate the legacy of the Black community, and especially Black women in engineering and STEM, and their allies. 

Learn more about their work and impact through this compilation of some of SWE’s podcast episodes, blog posts, magazine articles, and online courses during Black History Month.

Diverse: A SWE Podcast

All Together Blog 

SWE Magazine

  • New Approaches to DEI: Some corporations are dropping diversity, equity, and inclusion titles and roles. However, there are other ways to incorporate and champion DEI principles.
  • Women Engineers You Should Know — 2024: Get acquainted with the many Black engineers recognized in the 10th anniversary edition of this beloved series.
  • In Memoriam: Violettee V. Brown, F.SWE: Celebrate the life of past SWE president and engineering luminary Vi Brown, who sought to elevate women in STEM beyond entry-level positions. Listen to her episode on SWE’s Diverse podcast about the 1921 Tulsa Race Riots, a topic on which she also penned an article for the winter 2003 edition of SWE Magazine.

Advance Learning Center

African American Affinity Group

For SWE members who identify as African American, Black, or who are allies of the African American community, the African American Affinity Group helps you connect with current members on Facebook, LinkedIn, and other social media channels.

You can also subscribe to their newsletter by logging into your member portal and opting in under Communication Preferences. For more information, email: africanamerican_ag@swe.org.

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