This tech company is using virtual reality to promote diversity & inclusion
March 26, 2022

A portion of the RESPECT gallery; image by the gallery

During all of the current virtual reality hype, many different sectors are already taking advantage of Extended Reality platforms. One of the noble ways for applying such technology is for the creation and sharing of knowledge. One tech company has decided to use the power of virtual worlds to shed light on the inspiring stories and accomplishments of people of color.

Eve Logunova Parker, Founder & CEO of Evenness, a webXR, VR & 3D solutions provider for interactive events, remote team's collaboration, virtual learning and more, has launched a new initiative called The RESPECT Project, a completely virtual gallery featuring the triumphant stories of people of color throughout history and on a global scale. Using a webcam to capture their unique facial features, guests can be catapulted into the gallery, to walk around freely taking in the wealth of information.

"We believe Black History Month shouldn't be just a one month campaign -- knowledge that becomes present during the month should always be accessible. The RESPECT Project enables us to share peoples voices in a meaningful way with a global audience through our virtual gallery." says Logunova.

The goal of RESPECT is to educate people, offering a platform to learn about the history, hurdles, learnings and achievements of numerous people of color. The stories featured are those of inspiring Black innovators, scientists, politicians, poets, artists, civil activists, peace makers, sportsmen, journalists, and creatives. The team behind this project is all-female, tech-savvy, and representative of various ethnicities and backgrounds.

Logunova goes on to say, "My team strongly believes that “Metaverse” should be inclusive and accessible, and used for enabling people to become positive change-makers. We would like people to learn the most powerful voices in history that come from around the globe. Further, we would like people to learn the importance of respect among people."

From this month till the end of November 2022, guests will also be able to attend monthly virtual meet-ups in the metaverse that will feature the stories of current inspiring people of color and include knowledge sharing across various domains and countries.