Black and Latino representation in Silicon Valley has declined, study shows

New study exposes persistent racial prejudice in tech, suggesting people of color are widely marginalized and denied career opportunities

Black and Latino representation has declined in Silicon Valley, and although Asians are the most likely to be hired, they are the least likely to be promoted, according to a new study exposing persistent racial prejudice in the tech industry.

The research from not-for-profit organization Ascend Foundation, which examined official employment data from 2007 to 2015, suggests that people of color are widely marginalized and denied career opportunities in tech - and that the millennial generation is unlikely to crack the glass ceiling for minorities.