About us

Black Boys Code is a national 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to inspiring and empowering Black youth to explore the limitless possibilities in STEM. By providing mentorship, industry exposure, and technical training, we aim to develop the next generation of innovators and creators in the digital age.

At Black Boys Code, we understand that true empowerment goes beyond technical education—it’s about representation, belonging, and opportunity. Every program we deliver is led by Black STEM professionals and students, offering mentorship and role models who reflect the identities and experiences of our participants. For many, this is the first time they’ve encountered educators who look like them, transforming how they see themselves and their potential.

Building Black leaders through
tech and AI

OUR MISSION

Our mission is: To improve the future of Black youth through education in computer science and technology

OUR VISION

For Black youth to identify the skills and talents they possess to realize their full potential, and be prepared for success as tomorrow’s technology leaders and innovators.

OUR REACH

Black Boys Code Chapters:

CANADA

Ontario: Brampton, Hamilton, London, Ottawa, Toronto, Windsor, Waterloo
British Columbia: Vancouver
Atlantic Region: Nova Scotia
Alberta: Calgary, Edmonton
Nova Scotia: Halifax
Quebec: Montreal

USA

Georgia: Atlanta
California : Los Angeles
+ new chapters launching soon!

WHY WE MATTER

At Black Boys Code, our significance is clear. There’s an undeniable diversity gap in the computer sciences and related fields, and we’re here to bridge that divide. Through our workshops, we introduce Black boys to Black male industry role models who serve as living proof that success isn’t just a lofty dream; it’s a tangible and attainable reality in the world of computer science and technology. We dismantle barriers and showcase that success in these fields is not the exception, but the norm.

Our educational approach is built on inclusiveness, encouragement, and empowerment. We are in the business of igniting a deep passion for technology in Black boys, inspiring them to dive headfirst into the world of tech.

OUR IMPACT

Through our exposure workshops, hackathons, after-school programs, and summer tech camps, we’ve reached thousands of boys in the Black community and sparked their interest and aptitude for technology. We’re shaping them to become the leaders of tomorrow, instilling them with the confidence to make a lasting impact in the ever-changing world of technology.