The MIX's Freshman Class initiative is a way to highlight Black creators and create a space for those developers to support each other. Justin Woodward also sees it as a growth opportunity and a way for Black developers to share their resources.
"I think it's really important within our community that we're able to help each other grow," he said.
"A lot of times we're pitted against each other," he said. "This is something that says, hey, you know, we can all exist at the same time."