BlackTechLogy: Let's talk tech 2009-20
An archive of all tech-related posts on "I Do See Color"
Writer’s note: The following rundown is a list of tech-related posts that have been published across Substack’s “I Do See Color” and repurposed bylines from Shamontiel in other now-defunct publications. This post will continue to be updated as “BlackTechLogy” posts are written on a monthly basis. Check for updates on the third Monday of each month!
For BlackTechLogy posts from prior years, click here: 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025.
If you’re interested in posts that focus on freelancing and the gig economy, check out “WFFH: Work Fluently From Home” too.
Stop releasing websites that don’t work
Publication date: April 23, 2020
Four reasons why A/B testing and QA testing jobs should never end regardless of whether artificial intelligence may be able to help with web development.
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Wi-Fi and privacy: The value exchange that retailers must master
Publication date: February 14, 2020
Google Maps Timeline is watching your moves. If you’re using GPS systems or shared Wi-Fi, expect Google to be calculating your city and suburban visits,
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If the technology fits, wear it
Publication date: October 7, 2019
So if Americans — women especially since they’re statistically more common apparel shoppers — know their sizes, why isn’t buying clothing online easier?
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ADVERTISEMENT ~ Amazon
As an Amazon affiliate, I earn a percentage from purchases with my referral links. I know some consumers are choosing to boycott Amazon for its DEI removal. However, after thinking about this thoroughly, I choose to continue promoting intriguing products from small businesses, women-owned businesses and (specifically) Black-owned businesses who still feature their items on Amazon. All five of my Substack publications now include a MINIMUM of one product sold by a Black-owned business. (I have visited the seller’s official site, not just the Amazon Black-owned logo, to verify this.) If you still choose to boycott, I 100% respect that decision.
Facial recognition has a blind spot
Publication date: June 19, 2019
Original publication: Medium’s “ZORA”
There is concern regarding facial recognition in retail and the criminal justice system. African-Americans are constantly compared to mug shots.
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Hacker-turned-cybersecurity-expert Gregory D. Evans on quest to make computers safe
Publication date: September 2, 2009
Original publication: Chicago Defender
African-American hacker was allegedly put on FBI's top 10 hacker list. He's since then used his cybersecurity skills to make computers safer.
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