This Miami hackathon wants to help fight racism
Three Miami technology groups are partnering in an effort to combat social injustice.
eMerge Americas, Wyncode Academy, and Code Fever will host a virtual hackathon on July 2, 2020, entitled Unite & Fight. Participants will be tasked with developing tech solutions, like apps, that can help fight racism. Entrants will be presented at November’s eMerge Americas conference, and Miami Mayor Francis Suarez will hold a meeting with the finalists.
“We use technology to create solutions to problems, and it really can be a driving force to end systemic racism and equity issues,” said Felecia Hatcher, founder of Code Fever, in a statement. “Partnering with eMerge Americas and Wyncode creates actionable first steps that can lead to tangible solutions.”
Software developers and product designers interested in participating may register on Eventbrite.com. For more information or to register to attend the eMerge Americas 2020 conference, visit www.emergeamericas.com.
This story was originally published June 16, 2020 at 11:59 AM.
