Technology summit looks to encourage more Black youth to get into the industry
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Technology summit looks to encourage more Black youth to get into the industry
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Technology summit looks to encourage more Black youth to get into the industry
Description
February 27, 2021
It’s being called the first of its kind, a summit with the aim of getting more Black youth into the tech industry. The Tech Summit Black features a range of business leaders and athlete entrepreneurs from across the sports world with the goal of teaching youth and young professionals how to get involved. But as Suzette Francis tells us, there is a huge lack of Black talent in Canada’s tech industry.
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Technology summit looks to encourage more Black youth to get into the industry02:12 | February 27, 2021 -
Global News at 6 Toronto: December 10, 202523:04 | 10 hours ago -
Thousands of traffic charges dropped in Ontario annually02:23 | December 10, 2025 -
Woman who brought dangerous dog to playground where child attacked given jail sentence02:24 | December 9, 2025 -
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Toronto toy business loses thousands in train derailment ahead of holidays01:49 | December 4, 2025 -
Dispute grows between province and municipalities over size of school zone signs01:48 | December 4, 2025 -
Fire in Thorncliffe Park condos burns for 6th day01:59 | December 3, 2025 -
69-year-old Canadian bikes around the world, raises funds for cancer research02:02 | December 3, 2025 -
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Cross-examination at the Nicola Puddicombe faint hope hearing02:22 | December 1, 2025 -
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Father of newborn baby testifies at Damian Hudson murder trial02:02 | November 28, 2025 -
Dispute grows between province and municipalities over size of school zone signs01:47 | November 27, 2025 -
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‘Grinch gave back the Christmas tree’: Ontario ballet company recovers Nutcracker set pieces02:32 | November 25, 2025 -
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Toronto relaxes rules for retail in residential areas01:51 | November 13, 2025 -
Issues under Hwy. 401 result of slow progression on Metrolinx Scarborough subway construction02:31 | November 12, 2025 -
Quebec doctors considering move to Ontario02:00 | November 12, 2025 -
One dead, multiple injured in Mississauga apartment fire02:27 | November 11, 2025
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Technology summit looks to encourage more Black youth to get into the industry02:12 | February 27, 2021
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Global News at 6 Toronto: December 10, 202523:04 | 10 hours ago
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Thousands of traffic charges dropped in Ontario annually02:23 | December 10, 2025
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Woman who brought dangerous dog to playground where child attacked given jail sentence02:24 | December 9, 2025
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Global News at 6:00 Toronto: Dec. 8, 202522:28 | December 8, 2025
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Global News at 6 Toronto: Dec. 7, 202516:57 | December 7, 2025
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Global News at 6 Toronto: Dec. 6, 202517:19 | December 6, 2025
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TTC subway cellular connectivity expansion unlikely to meet deadlines01:58 | December 5, 2025
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Toronto toy business loses thousands in train derailment ahead of holidays01:49 | December 4, 2025
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Dispute grows between province and municipalities over size of school zone signs01:48 | December 4, 2025
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Fire in Thorncliffe Park condos burns for 6th day01:59 | December 3, 2025
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69-year-old Canadian bikes around the world, raises funds for cancer research02:02 | December 3, 2025
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Haven Toronto clothing drive collects donations on Giving Tuesday01:52 | December 2, 2025
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Global News at 6 Toronto: December 1, 202524:23 | December 1, 2025
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City of Toronto proposes new ‘win-win’ bike lane plan01:47 | December 1, 2025
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Cross-examination at the Nicola Puddicombe faint hope hearing02:22 | December 1, 2025
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Global News at 6 Toronto: Nov. 30, 202510:36 | December 1, 2025
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Global News at 6 Toronto: Nov. 29, 202509:18 | November 29, 2025
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Father of newborn baby testifies at Damian Hudson murder trial02:02 | November 28, 2025
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Dispute grows between province and municipalities over size of school zone signs01:47 | November 27, 2025
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Beer store strikes deal to keep collecting empties02:06 | November 26, 2025
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‘Grinch gave back the Christmas tree’: Ontario ballet company recovers Nutcracker set pieces02:32 | November 25, 2025
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Global News at 6:00 Toronto: Nov. 25, 202523:51 | November 25, 2025
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Global News at 6 Toronto: Nov. 23, 202512:02 | November 23, 2025
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Global News at 6 Toronto: Nov. 22, 202512:09 | November 22, 2025
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Toronto police make arrest after couple defrauded $140K in SIM swapping scam02:17 | November 19, 2025
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Global News at 6 Toronto: Nov. 16, 202509:12 | November 16, 2025
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Global News at 6 Toronto: Nov. 15, 202510:08 | November 15, 2025
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Toronto relaxes rules for retail in residential areas01:51 | November 13, 2025
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Issues under Hwy. 401 result of slow progression on Metrolinx Scarborough subway construction02:31 | November 12, 2025
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Quebec doctors considering move to Ontario02:00 | November 12, 2025
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One dead, multiple injured in Mississauga apartment fire02:27 | November 11, 2025
Technology summit looks to encourage more Black youth to get into the industry
Description
February 27, 2021
It’s being called the first of its kind, a summit with the aim of getting more Black youth into the tech industry. The Tech Summit Black features a range of business leaders and athlete entrepreneurs from across the sports world with the goal of teaching youth and young professionals how to get involved. But as Suzette Francis tells us, there is a huge lack of Black talent in Canada’s tech industry.
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