Our Mission

We’re a non-profit organization working to grow the games industry into a safer and more equitable space by fostering community and providing opportunities for people of color.

Theory of Change

The games industry suffers from a lack of BIPOC representation and diversity.

Why

  • Lack of supportive communities and safe spaces in school and at work

  • Lack of awareness and encouragement to pursue game development due to societal and cultural pressures

  • Lack of representation in high visibility roles and leadership positions

Our Approach

  • Facilitate the formation of professional relationships through structured programs and guided materials

  • Build community through online spaces and networking events, with safety as a top priority 

  • Showcase members of our community via interviews, talks, and features

  • Maintain open communication and transparency, ensuring our programs are aligned with and catered to the needs of the individuals within our community

Our Impact

  • More professional connections in a tumultuous industry increases odds of a healthy and thriving career

  • Increased understanding around gamedev as a career in BIPOC communities

  • Increased representation allows people to visualize themselves in the industry

  • More experiences being shared shines a light on areas of the industry that need improvement or can be emulated

Our Goals for Long-term Change

  • Increased career longevity for BIPOC in games, increasing likelihood of leadership positions

  • Increased representation leads to increased confidence and self-esteem in the BIPOC community and decreases unconscious bias in all

  • More diverse backgrounds leads to more stories being told by those with lived experiences, decreasing the use of harmful stereotypes, tokenism, and typecasting

  • A more connected and supportive community results in more awareness around the unique issues BIPOC face in the workplace, and better equips people to safely navigate through them