I am really intrigued by this story and want to share it with you. Having been in the Information Technology (IT) field for over 20 years, it is very refreshing (as always) to see someone else who shares my thoughts and vision. It is clear that women in IT are few and far in between. As a black woman, I see fewer of us than I do women altogether. When we speak up and do what we can to make a difference, it makes a difference. Even if the numbers effected by the change are small, they still change.

If each one of us who are in positions or capable of helping others would do just that, then the numbers would be greater. Yes, we need women’s rights more than anything, and we also need to take notice when others who look different are treated differently because their hue is a different shade. Since we are standing together, let’s all do it and leave bias and prejudice somewhere else. Mentor, coach, pass the torch, be a role model to give other women a chance.

I salute Stephanie Lampkin for her trailblazing idea and am now one of her biggest cheerleaders! Kudos to you for your out of the box thinking and actions!

Read Stephanie Lampkin’s story below.

Stephanie Lampkin – Leveling the Playing Field