Tech x Culture x Social Impact

Can technology genuinely shape a better future for racial equity? In today’s episode, I have the privilege of sitting down with Darrell Booker, the Racial Equity Tech Lead at Microsoft. His unique blend of personal experiences and professional insigh
In a groundbreaking initiative to address the racial wealth gap, Microsoft Philanthropy tech specialist, Darrell Booker, alongside a team of dedicated experts, embarked on a journey that would help shape the narrative of financial literacy and econom
Zach sits down with executive, technologist, philanthropist, and speaker Darrell Booker, Racial Equity Tech Lead at Microsoft, to chat about his journey in tech, purpose, and the importance of fairness in the foster care system.
In ABC’s Our America: In the Black, Microsoft Philanthropies specialist Darrell Booker seeks to find the answer to that question, exploring how three individuals at different stages of their financial journeys are transforming their lives.
This docu-series follows Microsoft Philanthropic specialist, Darrell Booker, who is on a mission to close the racial wealth gap through his digital inclusion movement in the hopes of economically transforming communities and small businesses that are
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New ideas by Darrell Booker fuel Microsoft's ongoing efforts toward racial equity
Microsoft executive Darrell Booker launches tech program that provides support to nonprofits
Darrell Booker speaking at QSP Summit 2021 in Porto, Portugal
Darrell Booker at Microsoft launches nonprofit tech acceleration program for black communities
Addressing racial injustice within the nonprofit sector with Microsoft's Darrell Booker
How Microsoft's Darrell Booker Mapped a Path to Community Impact
Darrell Booker talks on how digital inclusion can help transform communities
Microsoft's Darrell Booker is on a mission to 'Activate' L.A.'s charitable foundation behind the tech needs of its black-led nonprofits
Los Angeles Sentinel's Niele Anderson talks with Darrell Booker, Corporate Affairs Specialist of Microsoft to discuss how they are making good on that promise to support the black community
NextAfter's Generosity Freakshow featuring Microsoft's Darrell Booker
HBCU Digital's Black Heroes with Microsoft's Darrell Booker
Twins Talk It Up Podcast with Darrell Booker
Darrell Booker, Corporate Affairs Specialist for Microsoft’s Tech for Social Impact also commented: “Cxmmunity has been an inspirational partner to Microsoft, and this Space Jam: A New Legacy esports tournament is just one of the many ways we’ve been

Awards

  • 2023 Clio Entertainment Award

    Darrell contributed to multiple Clios including a Gold, (2) Silvers, and a Bronze for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Theatrical Marketing Partnerships Campaign. Darrell crafted several elements including a Wakanda Forever-themed coding curriculum using Microsoft MakeCode and a live lecture at Howard University’s Chadwick A. Boseman College of Fine Arts featuring Dean Phylicia Rashad.

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  • 2023 Webby's Anthem Award

    Photography by Darrell for “Until Justice Just Is” received a Bronze Award in this year’s Anthem Awards. The Anthem Awards, founded by The Webby Awards, celebrate purpose- and mission-driven work from people, companies and organizations worldwide.

    “Until Justice Just Is” in collaboration with the YWCA, a group famous for its advocacy and support for women. But the organization has also stood on the front lines during the Black Lives Matter protests of 2020 and it wanted a way to invite people to join its mission—and empower them to make a real, measurable impact. The site, untiljusticejustis.org, gives individuals and companies a place to publicly pledge their support for antiracist efforts, access tools and resources to use in their own communities.

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