Working with Winstina has been an eye-opening experience, revealing the possibilities within WordPress—a platform that holds immense potential, especially for Black professionals in the United States.
Despite its global reach, WordPress remains underutilized in many parts of the continent of Africa where I live. The opportunity to empower Black entrepreneurs and innovators is vast.
Working closely with a Black woman leading with such passion and commitment has been inspiring.
It’s a reminder that the potential for Black entrepreneurship is boundless, and platforms like WordPress can be the catalyst for real change.
As I contemplated on the theme for this month’s newsletter, I couldn’t help but imagine the transformation that could happen if more Black-owned businesses, particularly in Africa utilized WordPress a little more.
The journey with WordPress is more than just leveraging a platform but more into the connections and community fostered through WordCamps—these events are where stories are shared, collaborations are born, and ideas are turned into reality.
It’s where you see firsthand how WordPress can change lives, not just in business but in creating lasting impact within communities. The thought of what could be achieved if Black entrepreneurs across Africa embraced WordPress is powerful.
Imagine the growth, the innovation, the success stories that could emerge.
Chizoba Akupuome, Newsletter Wrangler
August 2024
Support Inclusion in Tech Website Refresh
We’re modernizing our website with the latest WordPress release.
Check out our partner, Mary Baum’s, 💚 insight on how in this Do the Woo podcast! In this episode of The WordPress Way, host Abha Thakor CMgr, FChartPR, FCIPR is joined by Mary Baum and Meher Bala, as they chat about the recently released WordPress 6.6.
Mary dives deep into her redesign process and shares invaluable insights. Don’t miss it! 🎧 Diving into WordPress 6.6 with Insights from Mary Baum and Meher Bala
Google’s Invitation: Discover All Things Open
All Things Open is a technology conference focusing on the tools, processes and people making open source possible.
Its sophisticated and diverse audience is a technical one that includes designers, developers, decision makers, entrepreneurs and technologists of all types and skill levels.
As part of this commitment, Google is providing scholarships to more than 100 underrepresented individuals to attend All Things Open.
While Google will cover the cost of admission, attendees will need to arrange their own travel and accommodations. Network with like-minded professionals over breakfast on Monday, October 28 at the Raleigh Convention Center.
Get your ticket here and rep WordPress. Read our Medium post.
“The Future of Open Source Needs More Give and Less Take”
“What happens when we don’t follow these sound and agreed-upon open source principles?”
I’ve worked in open source for many years in various functions, including leadership of open source activities, advocacy efforts, community creation and building, and partnering. I’ve worked for large organizations, startups, and foundations. I’ve seen the history, growth, and ups and downs. I deeply love this technology, and I believe it can work.
I see a change in the view of open source, specifically from the organizations that consume open source technologies. It’s becoming more competitive, take-and-don’t-give, and much more selfish.
This is recent, post-pandemic, and as we’ve entered the current economic slowdown. I have my theories on why this is happening now.
Read Kim’s piece for insight on the role sponsors, vendors, and marketing plays in this on The NEWSTACK.