Our Mission
At Black Future Coders, our mission is to bridge the digital divide by providing Black youth with the tools, mentorship, and inspiration they need to succeed in a tech-driven world. We create learning environments where innovation, identity, and imagination thrive.
We believe that when Black kids see themselves as creators of technology, not just consumers, they begin to imagine themselves as the engineers, designers, and innovators of tomorrow.
Our Story
Founded by a passionate group of educators, engineers, and community builders, Black Future Coders began with a bold idea:
What if we taught our kids not just to use technology—but to shape it?
With this in mind, we launched a program that centers the brilliance and creativity of Black youth through fun, project-based coding experiences. From creating games in Scratch to building websites in HTML/CSS to exploring real-world Python applications, our students develop technical and leadership skills that stay with them for life.
Why Black Kids
Representation matters. Despite the rapid growth of the tech industry, Black professionals remain underrepresented in key areas of technology and leadership.
Black Future Coders exists to shift that narrative—by giving young learners the skills, confidence, and community to pursue STEM careers and build their own tech-driven dreams.
🐍 Python Learning Track
🎯 Python Basics
Learn the building blocks of Python: syntax, print statements, input/output, and running your first script.
🎨 Turtle Graphics
Create colorful shapes and animations using Python’s turtle module—a fun intro to visual programming!
🔢 Working with Numbers
Dive into integers, decimals, and math functions. Build simple calculators and number-based games.
🧠 Variables & Data Types
Understand how to store and manage data with variables, strings, integers, floats, and booleans.
🔁 Loops & Conditions
Master the power of for and while loops, and control your program flow using if, elif, and else statements.
🧩 Game Design with Pygame (Beginner-Friendly)
Start using Pygame to build interactive games while learning real development skills.
🧠 Memory Puzzle Game
Create a fun brain-boosting game where players match tiles using logic and conditions.
🎮 Simulate a Simple Game
Build turn-based games like dice rollers, coin toss simulators, or rock-paper-scissors using randomization.
🟦 Tetromino Block Game (Like Tetris!)
Learn object-oriented programming by developing a block-dropping puzzle game from scratch.
🔧 And Much More!
Coding quizzes, real-time challenges, and creative final projects to showcase everything students learn.
🧩 Scratch Learning Track
🚀 Introduction to Programming with Scratch
Learn the basics of coding through colorful, drag-and-drop blocks in a beginner-friendly environment.
🧰 Scratch Toolbox Tour
Explore motion, looks, sound, control, events, sensing, variables, and more. Get hands-on with every tool!
🎠 Merry-Go-Round Game
Design a spinning carousel game using loops, rotation, and sprite control. Watch your ride come to life!
🧸 Toy Box Game
Create an interactive game where toys appear and disappear. Learn how to use conditions and broadcast messages.
🧮 Build a Calculator
Code a simple calculator using number inputs and operations—great practice with variables and logic blocks.
🎬 Animated Cartoon Project
Tell your own story! Animate characters, add dialogue, and create scenes using looks, sounds, and custom sprites.
🌈 And Much More!
Weekly mini-projects, remix challenges, design jams, and a final creative showcase to highlight every student’s work.
🌐 Web Design Learning Track
🧱 Introduction to Web Design (HTML + CSS)
Learn what makes up a website and how web pages are built using real code.
📄 Build Your First Web Page (HTML)
Use HTML to add headings, paragraphs, images, and links to create your first personal web page.
🎨 Style with CSS
Change fonts, colors, sizes, and backgrounds to personalize your site. Make it your own!
📁 Sections and Layouts
Use divs, headers, footers, and sections to structure a clean, professional-looking page.
🔘 Buttons & Links
Create cool buttons and link pages together for smooth navigation.
🧑🏽🎤 Design a Bio or Portfolio Page
Build a page about yourself, your interests, and your goals. Add photos, videos, and fun facts.
🎶 Piano Lesson Site (3-Section Project)
Combine everything you’ve learned to build a colorful, multi-section site that teaches piano basics!
💡 And Much More!
Experiment with forms, embed YouTube videos, and explore responsive design tips.
🤖 Robotics Learning Track
🔧 Introduction to Robotics
Learn what robots are, how they work, and how they are used in the real world—from factories to space!
🎮 Control with Code
Use block-based or text-based coding to control virtual robots and simulate movement and behavior.
📍 Sensors & Signals
Explore how robots see, hear, and feel using sensors. Learn how to respond to light, sound, and touch inputs.
🏃 Motion & Movement
Program robots to walk, turn, and navigate mazes. Learn about wheels, motors, and path-following.
🎯 Obstacle Avoidance Challenges
Build robots that can detect and avoid obstacles using conditional logic and loops.
🚦 Traffic Light Simulator
Design and code a working traffic light system with timers and state-based logic.
🏆 Mini Robot Missions
Complete weekly design challenges like racing, maze solving, and object pickup—virtually or with kits.
🌟 And Much More!
Collaborative projects, real-world robotics careers, and a final mission to show off your skills in a live showcase.