The Black Elephant in the Room
Devin Davis, an employee at Cloudflare, shares his thoughts on building a better internet and fostering diversity within the company. He highlights the importance of having uncomfortable conversations to promote growth and inclusivity. The Afrocultural community at Cloudflare aims to create a sense of belonging and empowerment for its members. They have formed a group called "Afroflare" to discuss issues such as workplace diversity, Afrocultural pride, and strengthening resumes for young African Americans in the tech world. Davis emphasizes that these conversations need to extend beyond their community and involve other individuals and organizations to create positive change.
Company
Cloudflare
Date published
Feb. 4, 2019
Author(s)
Devin Davis
Word count
562
Hacker News points
None found.
Language
English