{"id":337471,"date":"2017-04-04T00:17:24","date_gmt":"2017-04-03T16:17:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/techcrunch.com\/?p=1469474"},"modified":"2017-04-04T00:17:24","modified_gmt":"2017-04-03T16:17:24","slug":"what-to-expect-at-tc-sessions-justice-our-diversity-and-inclusion-in-tech-event","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/people.utm.my\/asmawisham\/what-to-expect-at-tc-sessions-justice-our-diversity-and-inclusion-in-tech-event\/","title":{"rendered":"What to expect at TC Sessions: Justice, our diversity and inclusion in tech event"},"content":{"rendered":"

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TechCrunch Sessions: Justice<\/a>\u00a0is going down on June 6 at the Alamo Drafthouse in San Francisco and we have a jam-packed agenda featuring some of the best and brightest people working on diversity, inclusion and equity in tech, criminal justice reform and social justice.<\/p>\n

Facebook Global Director of Diversity Maxine Williams<\/a> will shed some light on the company\u2019s diversity playbook and DeRay Mckesson of We the Protestors<\/a> will discuss social justice activism and the digital tools needed to resist anything from police brutality to President Donald Trump. We\u2019ll also spend time discussing the pathways to\u00a0justice and equity for low-wage workers in the tech sphere with Derecka Mehrens of Silicon Valley Rising<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Throughout the day, you can expect to hear and partake in discussions about why the tech industry struggles so much with diversity,\u00a0tech\u2019s role in civic engagement, how to break into tech as a returning citizen from the armed-services\u00a0or prison, the importance of encryption in underrepresented communities,\u00a0how to increase funding for black and Latinx founders and the necessity of data in criminal justice reform.<\/p>\n

Unlike TechCrunch Disrupt, TC Sessions: Justice<\/em> will provide attendees with opportunities to engage with those on stage and attend workshops to learn about topics like fostering inclusion in the workplace.<\/p>\n

We\u2019ve just released our first round of invitations to TC Sessions: Justice<\/em> and are well on our way to selling out of this limited-capacity event. If you\u2019d like to attend, you can request an invitation here<\/a> and we\u2019ll be sure to let you know when tickets become available.<\/p>\n

Without further ado, here\u2019s the agenda.<\/p>\n

Tuesday, June 6<\/h2>\n

9:00 AM \u2013 9:30 AM<\/strong>
Doors open \/\/ networking\u00a0<\/span>
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9:30 AM \u2013 9:40 AM<\/strong>
Welcome to TC Sessions: Justice<\/em> with<\/span> Megan Rose Dickey<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

9:40 AM \u2013 10:00 AM<\/strong>
Rallying the Tech Industry for Good with<\/span> Catherine Bracy<\/span><\/a> (<\/span>TechEquity Collaborative<\/span><\/a>)<\/span><\/p>\n

10:00 AM -10:25 AM<\/strong>
Funding Underrepresented Entrepreneurs with Laura Gomez<\/a> (Atipica<\/a>),\u00a0Michael Seibel<\/a> (Y Combinator<\/a>) and\u00a0Monique Woodard<\/a> (500 Startups<\/a>)<\/p>\n

10:25 AM -10:50 AM
<\/strong>Why the Black Community Needs Encryption with Matt Mitchell<\/a>\u00a0(CryptoHarlem<\/a>)<\/p>\n

10:50 AM \u2013 11:10 AM
<\/strong>Why Silicon Valley Struggles with Diversity with Nicole Sanchez<\/a> (Github<\/a>),\u00a0Wayne Sutton<\/a> (Change Catalyst<\/a>) and Rachel Williams<\/a> (Yelp<\/a>)<\/p>\n

11:10 AM \u2013 11:30 AM<\/strong>
Facebook\u2019s Diversity Playbook with<\/span> Maxine Williams<\/span><\/a> (<\/span>Facebook<\/span><\/a>)<\/span><\/p>\n

11:30 AM \u2013 12:00 PM<\/strong>
<\/span> Breaking into Tech as a Returning Citizen with\u00a0Donald Coolidge<\/a> (Elemental Path<\/a>),\u00a0<\/span>Kenyatta Leal<\/span><\/a> (The Last Mile<\/a>\/<\/span>RocketSpace<\/a>)<\/span>,\u00a0Chris Redlitz<\/a> (The Last Mile<\/a>) and\u00a0<\/span>Katherine Webster<\/span><\/a> (<\/span>VetsinTech<\/span><\/a>)<\/span><\/p>\n

12:00 PM \u2013 1:30 PM<\/strong>
LUNCH<\/span><\/p>\n

12:30pm \u2013 1:30 PM<\/strong>
Optional Workshops<\/span><\/p>\n

1:30 PM -1:40 PM<\/strong>
<\/span> TC Films Special Feature<\/span><\/p>\n

1:40 PM \u2013 2:00 PM<\/strong>
Justice for Low-Wage Tech Workers with Y-Vonne Hutchinson (<\/a>ReadySet<\/a>)<\/a>\u00a0and Derecka Mehrens<\/a> (Silicon Valley Rising<\/a>)<\/p>\n

2:00 PM \u2013 2:20 PM<\/strong>
Racial and Economic Justice in the Digital Age with<\/span> Malkia Cyril<\/span><\/a> (<\/span>Center for Media Justice<\/span><\/a>)<\/span><\/p>\n

2:20 PM \u2013 2:40 PM<\/strong>
Why Code Matters for Underrepresented Youth with<\/span> Karla Monterroso<\/span><\/a> (<\/span>Code 2040<\/span><\/a>) and<\/span> Stevon Cook<\/span><\/a> (<\/span>MissionBit<\/span><\/a>)<\/span><\/p>\n

2:40 PM \u2013 3:20 PM<\/strong>
Digitizing the Resistance with<\/span> DeRay Mckesson<\/span><\/a> (<\/span>Campaign Zero<\/span><\/a>)<\/span><\/p>\n

3:20 PM \u2013 3:40 PM<\/strong>
BREAK<\/span><\/p>\n

3:40 PM \u2013 4:00 PM<\/strong>
Why the Criminal Justice System Needs Data with<\/span> Amy Bach<\/span><\/a> (<\/span>Measures For Justice<\/span><\/a>),\u00a0Justin Steele<\/a> (Google.org<\/a>)\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span>Ana Zamora<\/span><\/a> (<\/span>American Civil Liberties Union<\/span><\/a>)\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

4:00 PM \u2013 4:20 PM<\/strong>
Prioritizing Equality with<\/span> Tony Prophet<\/span><\/a> (<\/span>Salesforce<\/span><\/a>)<\/span><\/p>\n

4:20 PM \u2013 5:00 PM<\/strong>
Coming Soon!<\/span>
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<\/span>5:00 PM \u2013 5:10 PM<\/strong>
TC Sessions: Justice Event Wrap<\/span><\/p>\n

5:30 PM \u2013 7:00 PM<\/strong>
TC Sessions: Justice Closing Reception \/\/ Location Coming Soon!<\/span><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re interested in sponsorship opportunities, please contact our sponsorship team here<\/a>.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

\"\" TechCrunch Sessions: Justice\u00a0is going down on June 6 at the Alamo Drafthouse in San Francisco and we have a jam-packed agenda featuring some of the best and brightest people working on diversity, inclusion and equity in tech, criminal justice reform and social justice. Facebook Global Director of Diversity Maxine Williams will shed some light on the company’s diversity playbook and… Read More<\/a><\/p>\n

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