what happened to black girls code founder

Kimberly Bryant, the founder of Black Girls Code, was removed by the nonprofit’s board in late 2021 after complaints and an internal investigation into workplace conduct. Later reporting said she was fully fired in 2022, and by 2023 the dispute appears to have ended in a confidential settlement.

What happened

• In December 2021, the board placed Bryant on paid leave while it reviewed allegations tied to workplace impropriety and leadership concerns.

• In August 2022, reporting said the board had fired her.

• In November 2023, Bryant said the legal fight with Black Girls Code had been resolved amicably through a confidential settlement.

Current status

Black Girls Code continued operating after her departure, and the organization named new leadership later on.

Quick context

Bryant founded Black Girls Code in 2011 to increase opportunities for Black girls in tech, so the board fight drew a lot of attention because it involved the founder of a widely known nonprofit rather than a typical staff dispute.