“When you see your image in the past, you are assured that you will be part of the future.” Kathy Cotton, CEO

Black Pioneers in Silicon Valley now have a documentary that includes the hidden history of African Americans as revealed in this 50 minute documentary. Kathy Cotton covers just a fraction of the contributors that actually came to Silicon Valley. There are many stories that need to be told.

She continues to tell stories during the covid shutdowns with podcasts on itunes and libsyn.com. cottontales’ podcasts/libsyn.com

“A place at the table” 2019 choice of the San Francisco Film Festival provides a historical look at the contributions made by Black Pioneers that came to silicon valley. Their work and creativity have been hidden but not forgotten.

The documentary is available on. vimeo.com

The Black women and men that came to silicon valley were problem solvers not celebrity seekers. A Place at the Table introduces a small segment of the history that should be shared with everyone.