"Women, people of color — we have a legacy of accomplishment in technology. So never question whether or not you have a seat at the table of innovation. Know that you've always had a seat there"

-- Randal Pinkett, Chairman and CEO of BCT Partners, in interview with Noire Digerati

"There is still a digital divide that exists today. In fact, statistics suggest that African-Americans and Latinos are not making use of home broadband and Internet technology as extensively as the rest of the population."

-- Chairman Julius H. Hollis of The Alliance for Digital Equality (ADE), in The Nation's Capital this week to advocate for increased minority access to broadband technology

"There is still a need for game developers to stay on top of the latest technology. There is still a need for them to learn about game engines and tools. There is still a need for them to network with their peers. And the Triangle area is still a major hub for gaming."

-- Alex Macris, president and CEO of Themis Group, which publishes online video-game magazine The Escapist, in response to newsobserver.com about why they're still holding the second annual Triangle Game Conference despite video game sales being down

"If you can finish an entire project, that shows you have what it takes to make it in the [gaming] industry"

-- Justin Moore, African American Game Designer and Vice-president at Tap Me! Games, advice to aspiring game developers in a interview with CollegeMagazine.com