Thinking back to 2013, the economic and equity writing on the wall was already clear: technology is the engine of job growth and innovation today, yet the conversation about increasing diversity and access consistently overlooked Black youth. There was a crop of new tech education programs focused on girls and…

All Star Code has changed its mission and vision. Five years ago when we launched, virtually no connection point existed between young men of color and the tech world. In order to open the door, you need to see the door. Our original mission was to “prepare young men of…

As All Star Code closes out its Fifth Anniversary celebration year, here is the final reflection in a series on how I successfully developed the concept that became a leading computer science education organization focused on young men of color. To read previous lessons from this article series click here. …

As All Star Code closes out its Fifth Anniversary celebration year, here is a reflection on how I successfully developed the concept that became a leading computer science education organization focused on young men of color. To read previous lessons from this article series click here. It took me over…

National press for All Star Code’s very first event was a surprise. Queries rained in from around the country and the world about expanding All Star Code to their city. Le Monde wanted to interview me. Reader, I declined them all. Why? It was too early. In a misguided attempt…

Creating, developing and running All Star Code has been a roller-coaster over the last five years. One of the hardest things to do as an entrepreneur is to manage your own emotions. This next lesson keeps me grounded: LESSON TWO: BE SURE OF YOUR REASON WHY Today, I have 15+ people working for me. …

This year, we celebrated five years of All Star Code. All Star Code is a leading organization that creates economic opportunity by developing a new generation of boys and young men of color with an entrepreneurial mindset who have the tools they need to succeed in a technological world. Each…

Here at All Star Code, we create economic opportunity by developing a new generation of entrepreneurs who have the tools they need to succeed in technology. Our Summer Intensive program is a six-week course that introduces students to essential web development skills, an entrepreneurial mindset, and a network of peers…

The following is a lightly edited version of a note I sent to the All Star Code team on Friday November 11, 2016. Squad — Like everyone, I was stunned by the results of Tuesday’s election. I was in Philadelphia at the Warwick Hotel along with about 50 canvassers. …