Articles from Black Girls Code

Technology is reshaping every industry, every career path, and nearly every aspect of how we live, work, create, and connect. The question is not whether today's girls will inherit a technology-driven future. The question is whether they will have the opportunity, confidence, and skills to help lead it – and the enthusiasm and drive to want to lead it.

Black Girls Code (BGC), the trailblazing nonprofit dedicated to preparing young girls and women for careers in technology, announced today the promotion of Lauren Idoko to Vice President of Program Strategy and Impact from Director of College and Career Programs.

Black Girls Code (BGC), the trailblazing nonprofit dedicated to preparing young girls and women for careers in technology, today announced the launch of its 2026 Summer Camp program in 10 cities nationwide and two virtual sessions. Black Girls Code is partnering with Endless Access, a youth-focused game making studio and learning hub, to equip students with foundational skills in game development and artificial intelligence (AI) while fostering ethical decision-making and creativity in technological innovation.

Black Girls Code announced today the appointment of Dr. Avriel Epps as its AI Expert-in-Residence, a new role designed to integrate ethical and responsible teachings into the organization’s expanding AI curriculum.

Black Girls Code and GoldieBlox are teaming up once again to inspire and educate the next generation of young leaders in technology through the free, video-based coding academy, Code Along. Making coding accessible for all, the Code Along series teaches coding skills in a fun and engaging format across YouTube and social media platforms. Learners can watch the first five episodes on YouTube starting today.