Tech History Is More Than Just ‘White, Male Wizards’

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Nov 1 · 6 min read

NYU Professor Dr. Charlton D. McIlwain shines a light on unsung tech pioneers in his new book: ‘Black Software: The Internet & Racial Justice, from the AfroNet to Black Lives Matter.’

By S.C. Stuart

Those of us who have studied the history of technology have likely read a lot about “white, male wizards who magically manufactured digital tools that…

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