Why Do We Dance Around Diversity in Tech? | Benjamin Williams | TEDxStanford

A software engineer, entrepreneur and hip-hop dancer, Williams integrates his experience in computer science and as an advocate for diversity in STEM with spoken word and dance to make us look at and consider challenging questions. In this performance he asks the question of why there are so few people of color in tech, and how can we include more? He is accompanied by dancers Monyett Crump Jr. and Jasmin Williams.
Williams is a software engineer, entrepreneur, and professional hip-hop dancer. He enjoys problem-solving and thinking creatively, and uses both to advocate for diversity in STEM. As a software engineer, he has worked at Google, Walker & Company Brands, and beginning this summer will join, The New York Times. Before developing his passion for tech, Williams performed for the Chicago Bulls’ halftime shows and with premier hip-hop dance troupes around the U.S. He also produced a documentary surveying gun violence on the South and West sides of Chicago. From this experience, he developed a strong belief in service and community engagement as the best agent for societal change.
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

[@thinfrnd]

My grandson is da bomb!

[@techsummitglobal]

This is Interesting - We are the Diversity in Tech Podcast and Conference and are big champions of diversity in Tech.

[@Della0701]

Completely AWESOME!

[@eriecatiz]

Awesome!

[@SchoolofThought]

We recently shot a video (on our CZcams page) of students in a coding bootcamp. It attempts to bridge the gender divide in tech, an issue which partially stems from early education and access. Good to see videos like this!

[@MrOrtizOmar]

This was awesome. Great job Ben.

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