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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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Sustained focus during coding exercises strengthen Sustained focus during coding exercises strengthens problem-solving ability and logical reasoning. We create structured learning environments where Black youth can concentrate, explore, and grow.

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Black Boys Code is back with two April workshop st Black Boys Code is back with two April workshop streams on Robotics and AI.
Running Saturday, April 25 across Canada and the USA. Our workshops are free, hands-on, and built for youth aged 8–17 at all skill levels.

In the Robotics stream, students program navigating robots that respond, make decisions, and move with precision. 
In the AI stream, students revisit their March projects and push them further: debugging, refining, and levelling up their builds into smarter, more polished creations.

All learning materials provided. Lunch included.

(Robotics) Pathfinders: Navigation & Innovation
🇨🇦 Toronto | Windsor | Edmonton | Calgary | Hamilton
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🇨🇦 Brampton | Durham | London | Maritimes | Montreal | Ottawa | Vancouver | Waterloo

Spots are limited. Find your city and register now. Links in bio.
Visibility directly influences the shift from “Do Visibility directly influences the shift from “Do I belong?” to “What can I build?”. Be part of the mission.

Volunteer today at www.blackboyscode.ca

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Exposure changes how young people imagine their fu Exposure changes how young people imagine their future. 🎯

Through consistent engagement with technology, students begin to understand the range of paths available to them. They experiment with new tools, collaborate with peers, and gain experience that expands how they see their own potential.

At Black Boys Code, we believe sustained exposure to digital literacy creates a stronger foundation for long-term opportunity. Seeing students grow more comfortable in these spaces reinforces our commitment to building access and representation in technology.

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There’s something powerful about hearing our stude There’s something powerful about hearing our students describe their own growth 👌🏾

From discovering how technology works to building confidence in their abilities, these words are a testament to how learning can transform the way Black youth see technology and their place within it.

At Black Boys Code, we create spaces where Black youth can explore, build, and believe in what they’re capable of.

Explore our upcoming workshops and programs at blackboyscode.ca.

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The future of Black men and boys in Canada is bein The future of Black men and boys in Canada is being built by those who show up for it. We were proud to sponsor the recent launch of the National Congress of Black Men Canada (@ncbmcbc).

Our missions are rooted in the same conviction: that Black men and boys deserve spaces built for them, by people who see their full potential.

The NCBMC brings together Black men across Canada to advocate, lead, and create lasting change for the next generation. That is a mission we stand behind fully.
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