STEM Queens: Six Black Women Tackling Systemic Challenges Through Tech

BY EBONY FLAKE via https://www.essence.com/

These women are not only breaking barriers but they also proving that technology can be a powerful tool for social justice and empowerment.

In an era where technology is reshaping industries and challenging norms, Black women are harnessing its power to confront systemic challenges head-on. From healthcare disparities to financial inclusion, these trailblazers are leveraging innovation to address long-standing inequities and pave the way for a more equitable future.

Imagine you’re driving to work and in eyeshot of your destination, you’re pulled over. You remember your license is expired. You haven’t gotten around to renewing it yet, there’s been no extra cash to pay the fees. The officer informs you that your blinker is broken. You already knew. A routine background check reveals, not only is your license expired, but you also have unpaid tickets and fees. You’re going to jail. Unable to afford bail, you lose your job. Subsequently, the eviction notice follows.

The devastating cycle of poverty creates a pile up of compounding issues making mountains of molehills in a loop of perpetual financial defeat. The systemic domino effect underscores the need for interventions. In the meantime, Phaedra Ellis-Lamkins is …

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