Black Tech Affinity Group
Public Committee
Public Committee
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The Black Tech Affinity Group is a members-only community within TechSTL, dedicated to empowering... View more
Public Committee
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Committee Description
The Black Tech Affinity Group is a members-only community within TechSTL, dedicated to empowering Black and Brown professionals in the technology sector across St. Louis. Meeting monthly, this group provides a collaborative and inclusive space for connection, knowledge sharing, and advocacy that uplifts underrepresented voices in tech.
The Black Tech Affinity Group & Forum is a members-only space dedicated to empowering and advancing Black and Brown professionals in the St. Louis technology sector through community, collaboration, and advocacy.
GROUP PURPOSE
This group serves as a platform for:
- Building strong professional networks
- Sharing career advancement opportunities
- Supporting professional development
- Discussing industry challenges and solutions
- Fostering mentorship relationships
- Advancing equity initiatives
- Celebrating Black excellence in tech
MEMBERSHIP ELIGIBILITY
- Black and Brown tech professionals
- Active TechSTL members
- Verified allies (by application)
- Industry partners (by invitation)
- DEI professionals
- TechSTL staff moderators
POSTING GUIDELINES
DO:
- Share professional opportunities
- Post career development resources
- Contribute success stories
- Share industry insights
- Promote mentorship connections
- Offer support and guidance
- Share community achievements
DON’T:
- Share members’ personal information
- Post discriminatory content
- Engage in exclusionary behavior
- Share private group discussions
- Post unauthorized promotional content
- Disclose sensitive workplace matters
INTERACTION GUIDELINES
- Foster community support
- Practice active listening
- Provide constructive feedback
- Honor diverse experiences
- Maintain professional standards
- Support career growth
- Uphold confidentiality
CONTENT MODERATION
- Content reviewed for inclusivity
- Community standards maintained
- Privacy strictly protected
- Members can report concerns
- Swift action on violations
PRIVACY AND CONFIDENTIALITY
- Strict confidentiality required
- Protected membership information
- Secure communication channels
- Photo sharing guidelines
- Social media protocols
EVENT PARTICIPATION
Events should be:
- Community-focused
- Career-advancing
- Skill-building
- Network-strengthening
- Culture-affirming
- Safe space conscious
RESOURCE SHARING
- Share verified professional resources
- Provide implementation context
- Credit original sources
- Focus on career advancement
- Tag content appropriately
- Include success metrics
MENTORSHIP PROGRAM
- Structured mentoring frameworks
- Clear program objectives
- Professional boundaries
- Growth tracking
- Success celebration
- Community impact
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- Leadership advancement
- Technical skill building
- Industry certification support
- Speaking opportunities
- Publication platforms
- Visibility initiatives
VIOLATION CONSEQUENCES
- First occurrence: Private discussion
- Second occurrence: Membership review
- Third occurrence: Membership suspension
- Severe violations result in immediate removal of TechSTL
- Safety violations reported to appropriate authorities
CONTACT INFORMATION
For questions or concerns about these guidelines, contact:
- Committee Chair: Pending
- TechSTL Staff: Emily Hemingway, Emily@TechSTL.com
These guidelines are subject to updates based on community needs and feedback. Members will be notified of any changes.
Last Updated: January 2025
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