 The marginalization, as well as inequitable and inhumane treatment, of people of color is a broken record in this country. It is baked into our nations systems, policies and laws. I am inspired and encouraged by the unified uprising across the nation and around the world in response to the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and others that are leading to police reform and a commitment from companies large and small to open dialogue and have the uncomfortable conversations that could lead to a change in corporate culture. As a Black tech founder, I believe my industry must play a role in this change as well. We also have the opportunity to go beyond simply updating company cultures and HR practices. For many communities of color, technology has been a tool of oppression - but technology can also be a solution that is used for good. Its time to do that. I believe we can change perspectives and help our fellow neighbors see that the tech innovations we use to automate trading on the market, build the next viral game, and help track and contain COVID-19 can also be used to eradicate the historic and systemic disease of racism that lingers in our country. Technology can serve as an accelerator for change. In most cases, civic and community leaders will debate the needs and challenges that have afflicted communities for years, sometimes decades, with little movement toward identifying sustainable solutions. The agility of technology can help communities realize solutions more expeditiously. Here are some recent examples of tech-driven change: In Baltimore, a coalition of more than 50 companies and... 