Ridding The Innovation Deserts | Comcast Newsmakers

Ridding The Innovation Deserts - 4:29

with Ryan Hall of Code Fever Miami

Posted Nov 02, 2018

The word “Innovation” is synonymous with the 21^st century. However, Ryan Hall with Code Fever Miami, explains how their organization is working to close the remaining gap in technological education for the black community. Interview recorded: October 26^th, 2018

Hosted by: Candace Kelley Produced by: Florida Newsmakers Team

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