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Modern Figures Podcast

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A podcast elevating the voices of Black women in computing. Hosted by: @dr_kyla & @jeremywaisome. Supported by Modern Figures, Inc. 501(c)(3).

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Dr. Cheryl Seals reflects on embracing her natural hair in predominantly white spaces—and how that quiet decision became a powerful act of advocacy. Episode 83 now streaming: modernfigurespodcast.com #blackWomen #blackInTech #phdLife #modFigsPod

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New episode out now! Deborah A. Anderson joins us to talk art, coding, confidence & community. Her journey from sketchbooks to STEM is one you don’t want to miss. Listen: modernfigurespodcast.com/drawn-to-great… #blackWomenInTech #modFigsPod #blackExcellence #WOCInTech

New episode out now!
Deborah A. Anderson joins us to talk art, coding, confidence & community. Her journey from sketchbooks to STEM is one you don’t want to miss.
Listen: modernfigurespodcast.com/drawn-to-great… 

#blackWomenInTech #modFigsPod #blackExcellence #WOCInTech
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Deborah A. Anderson’s path to tech started with sketching X-Men Babies and Disney covers. Turns out, her dad was an artist too. Art + math was always in her story. Catch Episode 84 of #modFigsPod wherever you listen. #blackWomenInTech #WOCInTech #blackExcellence #programming

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As a kid, Deborah A. Anderson sketched Disney covers + X-Men Babies. Now she’s designing inclusive tech rooted in story and justice. Hear her journey from art + math to computing on Episode 84 of #ModernFigures. Listen: modernfigurespodcast.com #blackWomenInTech

As a kid, Deborah A. Anderson sketched Disney covers + X-Men Babies. Now she’s designing inclusive tech rooted in story and justice.

Hear her journey from art + math to computing on Episode 84 of #ModernFigures.

Listen: modernfigurespodcast.com

#blackWomenInTech
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Deborah A. Anderson says she avoided certain classes and even changed her major, not because of bad experiences but to protect her peace. Watch Episode 84 at modernfigurespodcast.com #blackWomenInTech #blackInTech #modFigsPod #blackInAcademia #phdLife #broadeningParticipation

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Help us keep the mission going. Sign up for our newsletter, grab some merch, and stay connected at modernfigurespodcast.com Let’s uplift and amplify Black women in tech—together. #modFigsPod #blackInTech #blackWomenInTech #computing #broadeningParticipation #dopeBlackPods

Help us keep the mission going.
Sign up for our newsletter, grab some merch, and stay connected at modernfigurespodcast.com

Let’s uplift and amplify Black women in tech—together.

#modFigsPod #blackInTech #blackWomenInTech #computing #broadeningParticipation #dopeBlackPods
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ā€œI was always doing art and math… That’s where I found my joy.ā€ Deborah A. Anderson shares how her childhood passions led to a career in computer science. Listen now: modernfigurespodcast.com #blackWomenInTech #modFigsPod #blackInTech #WOCInTech #tech #dopeBlackPods

ā€œI was always doing art and math… That’s where I found my joy.ā€
Deborah A. Anderson shares how her childhood passions led to a career in computer science.
Listen now: modernfigurespodcast.com

#blackWomenInTech #modFigsPod #blackInTech #WOCInTech #tech #dopeBlackPods
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Deborah A. Anderson made it a point to find her people—no matter where she went. From LA to Seattle, she found connection in small but mighty Black communities. Watch Episode 84 of the Modern Figures Podcast. #blackInTech #WOCInTech #blackWomenInTech #modFigsPod

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Finish the sentence: I feel most at home when ________. Deborah A. Anderson found her people wherever she went—from LA to Seattle. What makes you feel grounded? #modFigsPod #blackWomenInTech #blackInTech #phdLife #blackExcellence #WOCInTech

Finish the sentence: I feel most at home when ________.
Deborah A. Anderson found her people wherever she went—from LA to Seattle. What makes you feel grounded?

#modFigsPod #blackWomenInTech #blackInTech #phdLife #blackExcellence #WOCInTech
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Most kids only hear about becoming doctors or firefighters. Deborah A. Anderson is changing that with Black Woman Animator, introducing animation as a career path starting in elementary school. #blackWomenInTech #WOCInTech #modFigsPod #broadeningParticipation #blackExcellence

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ā€œI’ve always believed that animation is a powerful way to tell stories that matter. And that we belong in those stories too.ā€ Catch the full episode with Deborah A. Anderson at modernfigurespodcast.com #modFigsPod #blackInTech #WOCInTech #blackWomenInTech #dopeBlackPods

ā€œI’ve always believed that animation is a powerful way to tell stories that matter. And that we belong in those stories too.ā€
Catch the full episode with Deborah A. Anderson at modernfigurespodcast.com

#modFigsPod #blackInTech #WOCInTech #blackWomenInTech #dopeBlackPods
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New episode of #modFigsPod is live. Dr. AndrĆ© Brock @docdre is here to break down Black Twitter, digital joy, and what it means to "use the internet wrong" in all the right ways. Listen now: modernfigurespodcast.com/retweets-and-r… #blackInTech #blackExcellence #phd #WOCInTech #dopeBlackPods

New episode of #modFigsPod is live.
Dr. AndrƩ Brock @docdre is here to break down Black Twitter, digital joy, and what it means to "use the internet wrong" in all the right ways.

Listen now: modernfigurespodcast.com/retweets-and-r… 

#blackInTech #blackExcellence #phd #WOCInTech #dopeBlackPods
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How do Black folks show up online when our faces aren’t visible? Dr. AndrĆ© Brock @docdre breaks down the power of language in digital spaces. Watch Episode 85: Retweets and Receipts modernfigurespodcast.com/retweets-and-r… #blackInTech #modFigsPod #blackExcellence #phdLife #blackIntheIvory

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This week’s guest is Dr. AndrĆ© Brock, @docdre, media scholar, professor at Georgia Tech, and author of Distributed Blackness. We talk Black Twitter, tech, joy, and what it means to be Black online. Don’t miss Episode 85. #blackExcellence #blackInTech #blackInAcademia

This week’s guest is Dr. AndrĆ© Brock, @docdre, media scholar, professor at Georgia Tech, and author of Distributed Blackness. We talk Black Twitter, tech, joy, and what it means to be Black online. Don’t miss Episode 85.

#blackExcellence #blackInTech #blackInAcademia
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Dr. AndrƩ Brock @docdre shares how Black feminist thinking shaped his lens on power, race, and gender in tech. #modFigsPod #blackInTech #blackInAcademia #WOCInTech #blackWomenInTech #phdLife #dopeBlackPods

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Dr. AndrĆ© Brock @docdre, talks about how Black feminist thought shaped his work and attention to power, especially around gender and skin color. Listen here: modernfigurespodcast.com/retweets-and-r… #modFigsPod #blackInTech #WOCInTech #blackIntheIvory #phd #phdLife

Dr. AndrƩ Brock @docdre, talks about how Black feminist thought shaped his work and attention to power, especially around gender and skin color.
Listen here: modernfigurespodcast.com/retweets-and-r… 

#modFigsPod #blackInTech #WOCInTech #blackIntheIvory #phd #phdLife
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Blackness isn’t one-size-fits-all. From Insecure to Netflix’s Forever, we’re talking about the importance of representation that reflects all of us. #modFigsPod #blackInTech #representationMatters #ForeverNetflix #InsecureHBO

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How do you show up in digital spaces? After listening to Episode 85 with Dr. AndrĆ© Brock @docdre, we’re curious: Are you loud and proud, or quiet resilience? Stream the full episode wherever you get your podcasts. #modFigsPod #blackInTech #blackInAcademia #phdLife

How do you show up in digital spaces?

After listening to Episode 85 with Dr. AndrĆ© Brock @docdre, we’re curious:
Are you loud and proud, or quiet resilience?

Stream the full episode wherever you get your podcasts.

#modFigsPod #blackInTech #blackInAcademia #phdLife
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Financial literacy seminars don’t hit the same when they ignore the realities of poor Black youth. We talk about that gap and what it means to show up authentically. @docdre #modFigsPod #blackInTech #blackInAcademia #WOCInTech #blackExcellence #technology

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We’re building something special. Support Modern Figures Podcast by signing up for our newsletter, grabbing merch, and sharing with your people. modernfigurespodcast.com #modFigsPod #blackExcellence #WOCInTech #blackInTech #dopeBlackPods

We’re building something special.
Support Modern Figures Podcast by signing up for our newsletter, grabbing merch, and sharing with your people.
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#modFigsPod #blackExcellence #WOCInTech #blackInTech #dopeBlackPods