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Why Is It Important For Black Boys To Learn To Code?

From Forbes.com – (January 06, 2025) Bryan Johnson, the Founder of Black Boys Code, spent over 20 years working in corporate Canada, where he often found himself as “the only Black person in the room.” Determined to change that reality, he envisioned a future where Black boys could have the opportunity to take their place […]

Posted byBryan JohnsonFebruary 7, 2025February 7, 2025Posted inNews

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Are you in Ottawa or Windsor, and looking to stay Are you in Ottawa or Windsor, and looking to stay engaged over the summer? Black Boys Code is back with "Code Intelligence: AI Explorers," a free two-week virtual camp where boys in Ottawa and Windsor will build their first chatbot or emotion-detecting game—no experience needed!

🗓️ July 14–25
🕙 Weekdays, 10 AM – 12 PM 
💻 Online 
💸 Cost: FREE! Thanks to the Government of Ontario’s Black Youth Action Plan

Whether they’re training AI to recognize a smile or coding a chatbot in Python, every day ends with a project they can proudly show off.

Spots are limited. Register now.

#blackboyscode #techsummercamp #aiforkids #codingforkids  #blackyouthtech  #stemforkids
📣 Calling all future MVPs, leaders, and changem 📣 Calling all future MVPs, leaders, and changemakers!
The Black Boys Code Youth Tech & Soccer Community Cup kicks off Saturday, July 19 in Brampton, and we want YOU on the field. 🫵🏾

⚽ Are you a Black youth (ages 10–18) in Durham, Mississauga, Toronto, or Brampton?
🎯 Join one of four community teams and compete in a day of soccer, tech exploration, and community celebration.
💥 No experience needed—just heart, hustle, and team spirit.

We’re also recruiting volunteers, referees, and match officials to help make game day a success.
🔗 Sign-up link in bio.
📍 Limited spots for players and volunteers—don’t wait.

Let’s build skills, connect communities, and rep our cities on and off the field.

#blackboyscode #youthsports #blackyouthintech #bramptonevents
🚨 Last Chance to Register! Registration closes 🚨 Last Chance to Register!
Registration closes tomorrow for our Black Boys Code Demo Day!

After 10 months of coding, learning, and building, our students are stepping up to showcase their skills. Demo Day is where they level up—and you don’t want to miss it.

👨🏾‍💻 Boys ages 8–17 will:
✔️ Present their tech projects
✔️ Receive real-time feedback
✔️ Build public speaking & presentation skills
✔️ Get ready for our July Show & Tell showcase

💡 From apps to real-world problem-solving, this is their chance to shine.

📅 In-Person: Saturday, June 28

📍 Find your local chapter’s event details on our website.
⏳ Registration closes tomorrow—secure your spot now!

#blackboyscode #codingforkids #techskills #publicspeaking #demoanddeliver #stemeducation #blackyouthintech #blackintech #futureinnovators #youngcoders
Calling all Dads in GTA! We're inviting fathers an Calling all Dads in GTA! We're inviting fathers and father figures in TORONTO to a special Game Day as part of our June workshop! 

Click the link in our bio to express your interest in our special Toronto Father's Game Day! 

🗓️ Date: Saturday, June 28, 2025
🕐 Time: 1:45 PM – 3:00 PM 
📍 Location: Bergeron Centre, York University – Keele Campus
🎟️ Cost: FREE

🌟 Featured Session Topic: From Dreams to Actions: Building Future CEOs – One Teen at a Time.
Facilitator: Dr. Tina Elinwa @dr_jeiva
Founder of Dawnspring Consulting and Transvolve, two companies dedicated to helping leaders and organizations communicate their value powerfully in the marketplace. 

With over a decade of experience in strategic communication, she has worked with numerous organizations to enhance their messaging, revenue, and impact.
 Dads & Mentors will share with the kids why they choose their career and encourage kids in their paths. 🍵✨
Juneteenth is not just a date in history, it's a r Juneteenth is not just a date in history, it's a reminder of how long justice can take, and how urgent it is to keep building toward equity and liberation.

At Black Boys Code, we don’t just teach coding—we teach Black youth that they belong in every room, every industry, and every future.

Freedom means access. Power. Possibility. That’s the future we’re creating.

#juneteenth #blackexcellence #blackboyscode #blackintech
This summer, our students will take the stage at o This summer, our students will take the stage at our 2025 Show & Tell, presenting the incredible tech projects they’ve built and sharing their journeys as young creators.

Your donation helps make this moment possible covering: venue costs, equipment, materials, and more.

Let’s give them the spotlight they deserve. 🌟

See link in bio to donate.

#blackboyscode #showandtell2025 #supportblackyouth #futureleaders #blackintech #codingforkids #stemforkids #representationmatters #communitysupport #emerginginnovators
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