It's 2021, and Black designers only make up 3% of the workforce at major tech companies. It's disheartening to think about, but you have the power to make a difference, especially if you're a white creative leader, educator, or designer. Representation is crucial to attracting people of color to the tech industry and ensuring an inclusive environment, and retaining them as employees.   In this episode, Mitzi Okou and I discuss the importance of empowering black designers in your workplace and community. Take a listen and learn how Mitzi is raising awareness for the lack of diversity in most companies.   Where are the black designers (WATBD) <a href="https://www.watbd.org/">https://www.watbd.org</a>   WATBD 2021 Conference <a href="https://www.watbd.org/2021">https://www.watbd.org/2021</a>   Mitzi Okou’s Instagram @ok_mitz <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ok_mitz/?hl=en">https://www.instagram.com/ok_mitz</a>   Mitzi Okou’s LinkedIn <a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitzi-okou-30918b144/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitzi-okou-30918b144/</a>   Mitzi Okou’s Website <a href="https://www.mitziokou.com/">https://www.mitziokou.com/</a> Podcast Info:   Transcripts available on episode web page.   Listen on <a href= "https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ui-narrative/id1462016612"> Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://soundcloud.com/uinarrative">Soundcloud</a>, <a href= "https://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=397347&refid=stpr">Stitcher</a>, and <a href= "https://open.spotify.com/show/2xkjCA8a40WMxq90w3fm1j">Spotify</a>.   RSS feed: <a href= "https://uinarrative.libsyn.com/rss">https://uinarrative.libsyn.com/rss</a>   Don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review if you like what you hear. Announcements: Join the UI Narrative Email Club to be the first to hear about weekly blog posts and exclusive podcast recaps. You can sign up at <a href= "http://uinarrative.com/emailclub">uinarrative.com/emailclub</a>.   Want to become a Product Designer? Or need a portfolio review? Learn more at <a href= "https://www.uinarrative.com/workwithme">uinarrative.com/workwithme</a>.   Let’s Connect: Have a question for me? Email me at hello@uinarrative.com.   Let’s connect! #uinarrative <a href="https://www.instagram.com/uinarrative/">Instagram</a>, <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/uinarrative/">Facebook</a>, <a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/company/ui-narrative">LinkedIn</a> @uinarrative <a href="https://twitter.com/uinarrativeco">Twitter</a> @uinarrativeco

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