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Op-Ed: Big tech doesn't require 4-year degrees

There have long been systematic barriers to Black Americans securing well-paying jobs and constructing a Black middle class. While there...

Op-Ed: How the business and tech communities can help erase the digital divide

The computer science industry is filled with talented techies, most of whom are white or Asian. Black professionals make up only 5% of...

Memphis: More than the home of Great Food, Blues, Soul & Rock 'N' Roll

Memphis may be best known for its amazing food, blues, jazz, and rock ‘n’ roll, but it’s also home to a thriving community of leaders,...

The Importance of Building a Strong Pipeline of People of Color in Computer Science

During #BlackHistoryMonth, CSforALL highlights member CodeCrew and their Executive Director’s, Meka Egwuekwe, work to nurture and build...

Pokémon Go developer donates $300,000 to CodeCrew

By The Daily Memphian Staff, Daily Memphian Memphis-based CodeCrew has received a $300,000 donation from Niantic Inc., a technology...

CodeCrew gets $50,000 donation to continue its work teaching Memphis students tech

Verizon gave CodeCrew a $50,000 donation to help the tech start-up continue to make positive change in Memphis. MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A...

Booker T. Washington graduates receive laptops, WiFi devices and more

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Recent graduates of Booker T. Washington High School received some generous gifts from the Women’s Foundation for...

Graduates at Booker T. Washington High School get hi-tech donation

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A local organization is helping local graduates get a technical leg-up on their futures. The Women's Foundation of...

Memphis Non-profits To Know About

Memphis, we love you. You have repeatedly ranked as one of the most philanthropic cities in the U.S., and we see you giving financially...

Memphis Non-profits To Know About

Education/Youth Organizations: Code Crew CodeCrew empowers and mentors youth and adults from underrepresented communities to be tech...

CodeCrew offering full tuition assistance for eligible parents interested in coding

By WMCActionNews5.com Staff | June 15, 2020 at 3:29 PM CDT - Updated June 15 at 3:30 PM MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - CodeCrew partnered with...

Former Grizzlies star Mike Conley donates $200,000 to six organizations, including Memphis nonprofit

Local 24 - Author: Rebecca Butcher MEMPHIS, Tennessee — One former Grizzlies beloved star player still is showing his love to the grit...

CodeCrew Code School Recruiting New Students

MEMPHIS, TN (WMC) - Memphis’ CodeCrew Code School kicked off a new school session Friday as part of their mission to close the local...

CodeCrew Code School helps connect young adults in Memphis with $60,000-a-year jobs

A program in Memphis is giving young adults a ticket to a middle-class salary. Code Crew Code School is training 16 young adults to...

Live at 9: CodeCrew Code School

A local organization wants to make a difference in your life by getting you to join their “crew”. Meka Egwuekwe is executive director of...