Black Python Devs Mission

[kjaymiller]

Here are the core values:

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This discussion may be updated to reflect any agreed upon changes based on comments in the discussions.

Secure the Bag: Increase organizational investments in areas with larger densities of Black Python developers globally

Lack of stable employment often prevents members from contributing to the greater community at their desired leve. It is important that Black Python Developers are first and foremost employed and compensated at a fair rate.

Extend Their Reach: Expand support from existing Python and Other Technology focused organizations to communities of Black Python Devs members .

We can't be everything to everyone. We also don't need to recreate all of the amazing programs designed for Pythonistas. Our goal is to support getting these existing programs to Black developers and fill in the gaps where they exist.

Support the Ecosystem: Create opportunities to invest in the local communities that members of Black Python Devs represent.

Communities that are void of opportunities are often abandoned. While we can't move entire companies to these areas we can make sure that the local areas and businesses continue to thrive.

Lend a Hand: Establish guidance, mentorship and support for Black Python Devs Members

To keep an ecosystem alive you must feed it. We want to ensure that the members range in different technical roles, skills, and skill levels so that we can address the widest variety of needs from the community.

[VeldaKiara]

Hi @oleksis and @kjaymiller I just checked out the website. Is it possible to move the about us to the home page, seeing that right now its empty and then we can add it when the need arises?
Also, we really need a logo.

[kjaymiller]

I think we could definitely have some talking points on the home page... Perhaps do something along the lines of an initial design with a Hero Card and some talking points that match our mission.

[VeldaKiara]

That also works, did you talk to the designer I recommended?

[VeldaKiara]

Also, do you have highlights of how the talking points would look like?

[oleksis]

Any mocks about the Hero card and the talking points?

[VeldaKiara]

I also created a banner that we can use for the coffee and code

I created it using Canva so there is no issue of infringing or copy rights

[oleksis]

I like the banner 👏🏾

[oleksis]

Also, we really need a logo.

Logo discussion

[kjaymiller]

I think @VeldaKiara is reaching out to another designer about logo/brand work

[VeldaKiara]

Yes, I tweeted to them. If I don't get a response, I will find another person too.