A candid discussion on Microsoft, African Americans, tech and inequality

February is Black History Month in the United States. Sadly, not everyone's equally represented in the annals of history, nor as equal participants in today's world. Not even in the tech industry.

At Windows Central, we cover all things Microsoft including the context of the industry and world in which it exists and which impacts the company's operations. The topic of inclusion is something we've diligently addressed.

As the U.S. this month honors the often ignored contributions of people of African descent, I turn my attention to the challenge African Americans have faced and currently face at Microsoft, in the tech industry, and even in tech blogging.

A troubled history

It is impossible to address this topic honestly without acknowledging the sensitive issue of race and inequality. Raw data reflecting a company's employment percentages for race, money spent on outreach efforts, or internal inclusion programs and strategies is valuable, but it represents shallow data points that merely scratch the surface of a complex issue.

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