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/dev/color community, this one is for you. ✨

AI Edge is AfroTech's live virtual training series where practitioners from top AI companies teach the tools reshaping how we build. On June 16, Marcus from OpenAI is teaching Codex, OpenAI's agentic coding tool, live. How to put it to work, how to prompt for clean code, and how to debug what breaks. Plus live Q&A.

We've partnered with AFROTECH to waive your fee. Register free with code devcolor26 under "unlock hidden tickets."

These tools make you faster and sharper. They do not replace you. Come see how. Register here: https://posh.vip/e/openai-chatgpt-and-beyond?t=devcolor

🤖 AI & The Future of Black Engineers

AI is transforming engineering careers, workflows, hiring, and leadership in real time.

This summer, /dev/color is bringing together engineering leaders, hiring decision-makers, practitioners, and community voices for a two-part virtual series exploring what these changes mean for Black engineers today and in the future.

Session 1 | June 25
Executive & Industry Perspective: How AI is Reshaping Engineering Work Inside Organizations

Featuring:
Ishvaraus Davis, Michael Edoror, Shavant Thomas, and Tiffine Koch

Community Voices:
Reign Nelson and B. Donald Harris

Session 2 | July 14
Career Storytelling & Interviewing in the AI Era

Featuring:
Oron Carty, Samir Ketema, Nicole L. Hollis, and Steven Platt

Community Voices:
Ryan Roberts and Dalvin Sejour

Together, these conversations will explore how AI is reshaping engineering systems, careers, hiring, and long-term professional growth.

Interested in joining conversations like these? Apply to become a /dev/color member today: devcolor.org/apply

/dev/color is excited to present our 2nd Annual Black Innovators Panel & Mixer as part of .

Join us for an evening bringing together NYC’s innovators, operators, founders, investors, and technologists shaping the future of tech and innovation. Whether you’re already part of the /dev/color community or curious about joining, this is an opportunity to connect, learn, and build community together.

What to expect:
✨ Fireside chat with industry leaders
✨ Honest conversations about navigating local and global innovation ecosystems
✨ Networking with NYC’s vibrant tech community
✨ Light bites, drinks, and good vibes
✨ Learn more about /dev/color membership and community opportunities

Check out the incredible panel lineup, including our very own Olutosin Sonuyi. Huge shout-out to our New York Chapter Leads, Ademusoyo Awosika-Olumo, for hosting, and to Uzo Amuzie for moderating this year’s conversation.

Let’s celebrate resilience, innovation, and the power of community.

🔗 RSVP here at https://lnkd.in/gpqPXzvx

Ready to join the /dev/color community? Apply at devcolor.org/apply

There’s something powerful about bringing leadership communities together in one space. That’s why we’re excited to be part of the MLT20 National Conference this May.

Moments like this create real opportunity to:
• Build meaningful cross-community connections
• Exchange ideas and perspectives
• Strengthen the broader leadership ecosystem

We're looking forward to being in the room with leaders who are building what’s next. If you’ll be there, we’d love to connect.

🔗Register here: https://web.cvent.com/event/e5f69556-efa5-455e-9951-1c5745b728e8/websitePage:ef36a1c3-035e-4d3c-b264-ce09c544b7dc

⭐ Our Member-Led Professional Development Series is officially underway!

We kicked things off this month with two incredible sessions led by members of our community. 🙌🏾

🗓️ Crafting Your Career Vision Statement
Led by Jasmine David, this session focused on getting intentional about your career path by creating a clear, personalized career vision statement.

🗓️ Vibe Coding with Guardrails: Rebuilding MajorKey with Claude Code
William Hill shared a behind-the-scenes look at rebuilding MajorKey using Claude Code, highlighting how he applies coding guardrails in real-world work.

These sessions reflect what this series is all about: members learning from members, sharing real experience, and growing together across career development, engineering, AI, and well-being.

We’re just getting started, more sessions coming soon! 🎉

👉🏾 Want to join one (or all!) of these sessions this year? Complete our membership application and tap in! devcolor.org/apply

Have you registered for the "Blackathon" yet? We're partnering on a virtual hackathon to bring together builders, creatives, technologists, and innovators working on bold projects and building practical solutions.

Register by April 22 to build, collaborate, and connect across the diaspora and beyond. 🏆 Prizes include $5,000+ in cash and additional prizes across the "Coding with AI" or "Technology Solutions" tracks. We're thrilled to partner with , , Algorythm and on this innovative, one day event.

🔗Register here: https://luma.com/v7uc32hk

The "Blackathon" is coming! We’re excited to partner on an upcoming virtual hackathon (the “Blackathon”) to bring Black developers, students, and builders together to create real-world solutions by coding with AI and technology innovation.

This event will be held online on Friday, April 24th, and offers over $5,000 in cash and prizes!

Registration is open now through April 22nd: https://luma.com/v7uc32hk

Participants can compete across two tracks:
- AI Coding: build applications powered by AI
- Technology Solutions: develop scalable solutions to real-world problems

If you're affiliated with /dev/color, , or Algorythm, we hope you'll join this event to connect, build, and grow your solutions and our supportive ecosystem of Black technologists.

⭐ We love showcasing the incredible talent within our community.

With kickoff season officially wrapped, we’re excited to launch our Member-Led Professional Development Series, kicking off this month. 🎉

This series is all about members learning from members, and sharing real experiences, insights, and skills that matter. Topics this year range from engineering and AI to career growth, problem-solving, and mental health & well-being.

Shoutout to our amazing presenters, Jasmine David, William Hill, Nicole L. Hollis, Jeni Williams, Tosha Ottey, Matthew Nicholson, Clinton Bowen, and David Gethers. We can’t wait to see y’all in action. 👏🏾

👉🏾 Want to join one (or all!) of these sessions this year? Complete our membership application and tap in! 🔗devcolor.org/apply

We’re excited to welcome the 2026 /dev/color Member Council! 🎉

This group will serve as thought partners and sounding boards for /dev/color staff from March to November 2026. Representing a diverse range of profiles and backgrounds, they ensure the member voice is front and center in shaping programs, initiatives, and key decisions.

Shoutout to our 2026 Member Council: Anthony Culver, Anthony Diké, Alexandra Williams, Ariana Davis, Ben Makusha, Cynthia Welinga, Kayla Broomfield, Malik Felix, Michael Morgan, Michaela Lewis, Phoenix Jay, Quiondryia Gee, Ryan Roberts, and Sydney Smith. We're excited to see these amazing leaders in action! 👏🏾

👉🏾 Interested in seeing what the council will do this year? Join as a member and be part of the conversation. 🔗devcolor.org/apply

Introducing our 2026 Seattle Chapter Leads: Jhia Turner and Kinsley Ogunmola!

They’ll be helping bring members together locally while continuing to grow and strengthen the Seattle chapter community.

Interested in learning more about our Seattle Chapter and joining the /dev/color community? Check out our website and apply here: devcolor.org/apply.