Happy Black History Month! Here at CSET, we are excited to celebrate the remarkable contributions of Black individuals in shaping emerging technologies and fortifying national security. 

Below you’ll find a (non-exhaustive) list of information and resources compiled by CSET team members to help us learn from, support, and celebrate Black History Month.

• Learn About & Engage with the Black Community in Emerging Tech/National Security:
  • Strengthening Cyber Through Inclusion featuring Camille Stewart Gloster and Rob Duhart
  • Meet 10 trailblazing Black women working in national security and foreign affairs by Genetta M. Adams
  • 28 Of The Most Influential Black Innovators In Tech and Science
  • What Americans Can Do to Address Bias and Structural Racism in the U.S. Foreign Affairs and National Security Workforce by Anthony “Tony” Johnson
  • HBCU Spotlight: These Programs Are Preparing Students to Excel in The Tech World by Brianna Rhodes
  • Balancing Act: The Tradeoffs and Challenges Facing Black Students in Higher Education
  • Diversity in National Security Network 
• Attend a Black History Month Event
  • National Museum of African American History & Culture’s “Explore More! in STEM” series
    • How the Museum Uses Light, February 6 or 7
    • Flying High with the Triple Nickles, February 20
    • To the Moon and Beyond!, February 27 or 28
  • Awareness: Through an African American Lens, February 2 – March 2
  • Frederick Douglas and the Arts Tour, every Saturday in February
  • Annual Black History Month Family Day Festival, February 17
  • Black History Paint N Sip, February 21
  • The 2024 Virginia Black History Month Gala, February 24 
• Dine at Black-owned or -run restaurants:
  • Florida Avenue Grill 
  • Cane
  • Makers Union Pub
  • NuVegan Café 
  • Oohhs & Aahhs 
  • Turning Natural 
  • Ben’s Chili Bowl 
  • Calabash Tea 
  • The District Pit BBQ Catering Company
• Shop at Black-owned businesses:
  • MahoganyBooks
  • Nubian Hueman
  • Bailiwick Clothing
  • Black Pepper Paperie Co.
  • Lee’s Flower Shop
  • The Museum
  • Fia’s Fabulous Finds
  • The Spice Suite 
  • Everard’s Clothing
• Read Books by Black Authors: 
  • Unmasking AI by Dr. Joy Buolamwini
  • The Office of Historical Corrections
  • Their Eyes Were Watching God
  • Beloved 
• Reflection and Resources:
  • Visit the Howard Theatre Walk of Fame 
  • Celebrating Black History and Culture at Georgetown
  • Written in Black & White: Exploring Confirmation Bias in Racialized Perceptions of Writing Skills
  • I Am A Person Committed to Equity
    • Bias
    • Being Antiracist
    • Community Building
    • Self-Care
    • Race and Racial Identity
    • Social Identities and Systems of Oppression
    • Whiteness
    • Historical Foundations of Race

Please note: The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in the various information above belong solely to the author/organization/etc., and do not necessarily reflect the view of the Center for Security and Emerging Technology (CSET), Georgetown University, and/or other groups or individuals.