Black Tech Agenda: Advancing Equity and Reimagining Technology

In 2022, Color Of Change pioneered the first Black Tech Agenda, which aimed to foster racial equity within technology by dismantling entrenched racism and promoting greater Black representation in technological decision-making roles. As the impact of technology on Black people continues to evolve rapidly, particularly with the advent and proliferation of AI tools, it has become clear that the agenda must also evolve. Our updated agenda advocates for real solutions at the state and federal levels of government to address systemic discrimination in the technology and telecommunications industries. Our vision isn’t about creating new technology, but ensuring AI follows clear principles of fairness and justice that uplift rather than harm Black people and society’s most vulnerable communities. This makes the development and regulation of AI a critical battleground in the fight for civil rights and social justice.