As tech companies grapple with the glaring underrepresentation of Black professionals in STEM fields, historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) are not waiting for change—they’re engineering it. Through bold partnerships, innovative programs, and community-rooted strategies, HBCUs nationwide are becoming launchpads for the next generation of tech talent. In Alabama, Cherisse Stokes is at the forefront of this transformation. As president of Tidal IT Solutions and leader of The Alabama Collective and TechMGM, she works closely with all 14 of Alabama’s HBCUs to embed students in real-world innovation ecosystems. “For us, it’s all about the four E’s: education, exposure, engagement, and empowerment,” Stokes says.
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