When I worked at the community college, flexible work options like working from home weren’t a benefit readily available to employees.
I knew two people in our information technology department who had very flexible work schedules, but the majority of staff kept a schedule of starting work at 7am or 8am and ending at 4pm or 5pm.
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Though I’ve worked in the computer science field for over 25 years, I didn’t know about Black men or women computer science pioneers in the field until recently.
My college courses focused on white computer science men and highlighted their accomplishments.
I’ll continue to educate myself on the diversity of computer science folks who play (or have played) integral roles in computer technology.
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Today we commemorate the 92nd birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (MLK Day), a national day of service in the United States to honor the life and work of the civil rights leader.
My first memory of participating in a local MLK Day event dates back over 20 years ago, when I joined dozens of other Habitat for Humanity volunteers inside a warehouse on Detroit’s east side. Continue reading Celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: Quotes to Live By