Celebrity judges will critique contest participants, including hip-hop legend MC Lyte, music producer and entrepreneur Craig King, TikTok sensation The BoykinZ, Grammy Award-winning artist and producer Bosko Kante and more.

“Black Girls Code is for those who dare to build the world they imagine. The “Build a Beat Challenge with Ciara” is a chance for Black girls and gender nonconforming youth of color to meet relatable role models and code something that is original and dope. This experience is about increasing learning and a sense of belonging. Solving for both will bring about more opportunities in tech for the girls we serve,” Black Girls Code CEO Cristina Jones said in a news release statement.

Build a Beat Challenge with Ciara

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