In the midst of a pandemic, this year has cast a light on both the inequities and opportunities that technology presents. As New York continues to see tremendous growth in the tech sector, communities of color must approach the coming tech economy with both the skeptical awareness of the historical tendency of industries to abuse black people and the optimism of a unique opportunity to create more wealth within our community.

With a new administration here in NY that is much more tech-friendly than the previous, this committee has even more work to do to hold the growing tech sector accountable and ensure that communities of color take advantage of the incredible opportunities that tech can provide.