In order for companies in Silicon Valley to address the existing problem of lack of diversity, they need to understand how African Americans and Latinos are left behind in the tech industry. Tech companies are starting to recognize the importance of diversity and looking to create opportunities. But that is not enough; there need to be more educational programs in place to prepare the next generation of minority leaders in tech.
This infographic published by The Kernel, shows the extent of Silicon Valley’s lack of diversity in major companies, like Google and Facebook:
