Check out our newly updated workshops page!
Check out our newly updated workshops page!
Check out the workshops page to learn about the workshops and keynote speaker we are offering on the opening of the Hackathon!
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What is Hack for Black Lives?
What is Hack for Black Lives?
Hack for Black Lives is a hackathon whose mission is for young adults to practice active anti-racism by focusing their skills and passions on developing a solution that supports Black Communities and battles the oppression that they face. Learn more about our mission in the About Us Page.
How Can I Participate?
How Can I Participate?
If you are a 7C student you can sign up to be a hacker on a team or as an individual to participate in the hackathon! As a hacker, you will be applying your skills to create something for the Black Lives Matter movement. To learn more about what it will be like to participate in the event or sign up to be a hacker, check out our Participants Page.
Logistics
Logistics
When: February 19 - 21, 2021
Where: This will be a Virtual hackathon. All events, communication, sign up, and submissions will be hosted virtually through this website, or a third party platform.
Who: We encourage 7C Students of any background who want to support the Black Lives Matter movement to sign up.
How: Checkout our Logistics page for a detailed schedule of the event.
Why: Because Black Lives Matter!
What does it really mean to be a 'hacker' in HBL?
What does it really mean to be a 'hacker' in HBL?
Hackers who participate in Hack for Black Lives are simply people who are passionate about making an impact on the Black Lives Matter movement. While traditionally hackathons are for people with technical training, Hack for Black Lives is for anyone who wants to create a solution for the Black Lives Matter movement. Hacking for Black Lives is creating anything: a piece of software, an educational children's book, a social media campaign, a book club, literally anything you can think of that supports the Black Lives Matter movement. So, long story short, you have the power to be a Hacker for Black Lives, no matter what your skills or background is in. Need some more inspiration? Check out our projects page for inspiration on what you can create!
Questions?
Questions?
Check out our FAQ page if you have any questions. Here are a few things we will clarify upfront.
Do I have to be a computer science major to 'hack'? No! We only define 'hacking' as simply creating something, anything! In fact, we encourage people of all educational backgrounds to 'hack' and leverage their skills and what they are passionate about to make something to support the Black Lives Matter Movement.
Do I need a team to sign up? Nope! You can sign up as an individual and we will help you meet other amazing people to create your own hackathon team.
Do I need an idea of something to make to sign up? Nope! Come the time of the hackathon, we will have plenty of resources and mentors to help you figure out what to make. All you need to bring is a passion to create something to support the Black Lives Matter Movement.
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