Celebrate Black History Month 2024 with ACM
ACM is celebrating Black History Month during 2024 with an interactive Q&A video series! Join us for an enlightening journey as computing students around the world pose burning questions to Black experts in tech, and watch as they share their wisdom and experiences. Share this page with your friends and students to amplify diverse voices in computing!
Juan Gilbert answering question about: "As a leader in the field, how do you envision the future of computing, particularly in terms of inclusivity and diversity?"
Timothy Pinkston answering the question, "What role does technology play in addressing social issues and how can a diverse perspective enhance the impact of technological issues?"
Jelani Nelson answering the question, "How can we bridge the gap between academia and industry to better support career development of students from diverse backgrounds?"
Juan Gilbert answering the question, "In your experience, how can mentorship contribute to the growth and success of aspiring professionals and students coming from diverse backgrounds?"
ACM Celebrates Diversity in Computing & Technology
At ACM, our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity is fundamental to our mission. Diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences enrich the ACM community and strengthen ACM’s ability to support the computing communities globally. By acknowledging and celebrating the unique qualities of diverse membership, ACM cultivates an inclusive environment where all are supported and empowered to inspire and assist others. Awareness months are a time dedicated to reflection, education, and engagement to understand and embrace the diverse backgrounds within the ACM community. We invite you to join ACM in these celebrations as we strive to create inclusive and equitable environments for all within the computing community.
How Diverse Is Your Team?
ACM's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Council is an essential resource for SIGs, conferences, boards, and councils looking for best practices to improve diversity in their organization and develop programs with a broader reach in the computing community. Our guide provides examples of both inherent and acquired characteristics, which should be taken into consideration when looking at ways to improve the diversity of your team.
Words Matter
As part of ACM’s efforts to combat exclusion in the computing profession, ACM's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Council has launched an effort to replace offensive or exclusionary terminology in the computing field. They have developed a list of computing terms to be avoided in professional writing and presentations and offer alternative language. The Council plans to expand this list in the future and invites the community to submit suggestions for consideration.
