YouTube launches a $100 million fund to amplify Black artists | Tech News

YouTube launches a $100 million fund to amplify Black artists

YouTube is also highlighting content by Black creators and artists on its platform.

By: HT TECH
| Updated on: Aug 20 2022, 21:19 IST
Bear Witness, Take Action that will air on June 13.
Bear Witness, Take Action that will air on June 13. (Pixabay)

YouTube is launching a $100 million fund to amplify the voices of Black creators and artists and their stories.

YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki in a blog post shared a detailed plan chalking out the steps that her company was taking to help and protect Black community on the video sharing platform. As a part of the plan, Wojcicki announced a multi-year $100 million fund that is dedicated to ‘amplifying' the voices of Black creators and artists.

You may be interested in

MobilesTablets Laptops
7% OFF
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
  • Black Titanium
  • 8 GB RAM
  • 256 GB Storage
28% OFF
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G
  • Green
  • 12 GB RAM
  • 256 GB Storage
Google Pixel 8 Pro
  • Obsidian
  • 12 GB RAM
  • 128 GB Storage
Apple iPhone 15 Plus
  • Black
  • 6 GB RAM
  • 128 GB Storage

“We're committed to doing better as a platform to center and amplify Black voices and perspectives,” the YouTube CEO wrote in the blog post.

Also read
Looking for a smartphone? To check mobile finder click here.

Apart from creating a fund, YouTube is also highlighting and creating shows that support Black artists. One example of such shows is Bear Witness, Take Action that will air on June 13. Produced by YouTube Originals, the show includes artists and activists such as John Legend, Roxane Gay and Jemele Hill among others.

YouTube will also be hosting a live stream fundraising event at the premier of the show. All the donations will go to the Equal Justice Initiative.

Additionally, the company will highlight issues pertaining to racial justice along with historical content, educational videos, protest coverage and latest perspective from the Black community on its Spotlight channel through the month of June.

“This content showcases incredibly important stories about the centuries-long fight for equity,” the YouTube CEO added.

Catch all the Latest Tech News, Mobile News, Laptop News, Gaming news, Wearables News , How To News, also keep up with us on Whatsapp channel,Twitter, Facebook, Google News, and Instagram. For our latest videos, subscribe to our YouTube channel.

First Published Date: 12 Jun, 13:29 IST
Tags:
NEXT ARTICLE BEGINS