Share this article TORONTO, Feb. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ - The Black Professionals in Tech Network (BPTN) is pleased to reveal the two recipients of its Pay It Forward donations. The $10,000 donations were awarded to two Black-owned nonprofits serving Black children and youth who are curious about the worlds of tech and STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math). "Countless reports have shown that the COVID-19 pandemic has had a devastating impact on the nonprofit sector. They've also shown that the virus has disproportionately affected Black communities," said Lekan Olawoye, BPTN founder and CEO. "At BPTN, we were particularly concerned about organizations serving Black youth. This is our humble way of giving back and leaning into the commitment we've made to our community. The nonprofits we selected are deeply invested in nurturing the next generation of Black technologists and increasing Black representation across tech. They've held on to their commitment while faced with the challenges of this pandemic. BPTN is proud to support their work."