While it may seem on the surface that a racially/gender motivated coding class is superfluous, I think that the founders are seeking to appeal to the complete o

While it may seem on the surface that a racially/gender motivated coding class is superfluous, I think that the founders are seeking to appeal to the complete opposite of the coder stereotype (aka white male). Raising awareness and breaking down stereotypes is a good thing and it seems to me that it's hard to do without seeming like some type of segregation whilst doing it. Empowering people isn't about making them better than others, but simply raising everyone to the same level.