Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Meet Charity, a Black Girls Code student since 2020, and her mom, Ginger. In this self portrait coder spotlight, they share how BGC turned curiosity into confidence and community. From a top three hackathon finish at summer camp to new skills in AI and collaboration, Charity explains why coding is fun, creative, and empowering. Ginger speaks to representation, belonging, and what it means to see girls thrive in spaces that celebrate who they are.
Highlights:
- Why they keep coming back to BGC year after year
- How community, feedback, and teamwork accelerate learning
- AI projects as a canvas for culture and storytelling
- The lasting impact of confidence and belonging in tech
Support the movement:
Donate: wearebgc.org/donate
Volunteer: wearebgc.org/volunteer
Learn more: wearebgc.org
#BlackGirlsCode #GirlsInTech #STEM #Belonging #AI #YouthVoices #CodedByTheCulture #TechEducation
Meet Charity, a Black Girls Code student since 2020, and her mom, Ginger. In this self portrait coder spotlight, they share how BGC turned curiosity into confidence and community. From a top three hackathon finish at summer camp to new skills in AI and collaboration, Charity explains why coding is fun, creative, and empowering. Ginger speaks to representation, belonging, and what it means to see girls thrive in spaces that celebrate who they are.
Highlights:
- Why they keep coming back to BGC year after year
- How community, feedback, and teamwork accelerate learning
- AI projects as a canvas for culture and storytelling
- The lasting impact of confidence and belonging in tech
Support the movement:
Donate: wearebgc.org/donate
Volunteer: wearebgc.org/volunteer
Learn more: wearebgc.org
#BlackGirlsCode #GirlsInTech #STEM #Belonging #AI #YouthVoices #CodedByTheCulture #TechEducation
