Black leaders and entrepreneurs in technology aren’t new to the scene. Think of inventors like Dr. Mark Dean, who contributed numerous key patents for the development of the personal PC during his time with IBM, or Annie J. Easley, who developed software for NASA’s Centaur rocket stage. Both Dean and Easley had to navigate more than just science and technology. They also wrestled with racial injustice throughout their careers. Black tech professionals made a significant impact then, and continue to do so today.
Some of those leaders live right here in Pennsylvania, making waves that ripple far beyond the Keystone State. These entrepreneurs are transforming medicine, data literacy, education, and system efficiency, and are leading the way as we enter the third decade of the 21st century.
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