awesome-diversity
A curated list of articles, websites, and resources about diversity and inclusion in the technology industry.
What is awesome-diversity?
Awesome Diversity is a curated GitHub repository that compiles articles, websites, organizations, events, and other resources focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion in the technology industry. It aims to provide easy access to information for tech companies, communities, and individuals seeking to learn about and improve diversity efforts. The project serves as a living document, continuously updated by contributors to reflect the evolving conversation around inclusion in tech.
Tech companies, community organizers, HR professionals, educators, and individuals who want to educate themselves on diversity issues or find actionable resources to promote inclusivity in their workplaces and communities.
It offers a centralized, community-vetted collection of high-quality resources, saving time for those researching diversity topics and ensuring access to a wide range of perspectives and actionable materials not easily found in one place.
Overview
A curated list of amazingly awesome articles, websites and resources about diversity in technology.
Use Cases
Best For
- Finding organizations that support underrepresented groups in tech
- Discovering talks and articles on diversity and inclusion best practices
- Locating events and conferences focused on inclusive tech communities
- Accessing actionable guides for being an effective ally in the workplace
- Researching books and long-form content on bias and equity in technology
- Identifying open-source projects that promote accessibility and inclusion
Not Ideal For
- Teams needing immediate, tailored diversity consulting or intervention services
- Developers seeking code libraries or technical tools for implementing accessibility features
- Researchers requiring quantitative datasets or studies on diversity metrics
- Small startups looking for quick, plug-and-play DEI solutions without extensive research
Pros & Cons
Pros
Aggregates over 100 organizations, events, articles, and books into a single README, saving significant research time on DEI topics as highlighted in the extensive lists under sections like Organizations and Posts.
Encourages open contributions via clear guidelines in CONTRIBUTING.md, ensuring the list evolves with new perspectives and stays relevant to current tech diversity issues.
Includes dedicated sections like 'Ally Resources' and 'Actionable Resources' with specific tips, such as how to decode job ads for bias or track compensation inequity, providing practical steps for inclusion.
Covers multiple dimensions of diversity including gender, race, disability, and LGBTQ+ issues, as evidenced by separate listings for groups like Black Girls Code and Trans*H4CK in the Organizations section.
Cons
Functions as a static markdown file without search, filtering, or interactive features, making it cumbersome to navigate for specific needs like finding local events or recent articles.
Relies solely on community submissions without formal vetting or quality control, risking outdated links or unverified content, as admitted in the 'Always work in progress' disclaimer.
The sheer volume and lack of prioritization or guided pathways can intimidate newcomers to DEI work, requiring self-directed effort to extract value from the massive lists.
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