She put out an announcement, inviting Black tech professionals to get in touch. A loose-knit group, Black in Tech Berlin, was born to provide career support and networking opportunities for skilled workers underrepresented in the city’s technology industry. Before the coronavirus pandemic hit Europe, Black in Tech Berlin met once a month. During a recent Black in Tech Berlin virtual meeting, a participant who moved to Berlin from the US, Senait Isaac, said that Germany has a long way to go in considering inclusion, discrimination and racism. Black in Tech Berlin plans to launch a website to match employers with people seeking jobs.

Source: Standard Digital September 15, 2020 06:56 UTC