The Black & Brown Podcast Collective Announces the “Podcasters of Color Diversity Grant” Powered by Tito’s Handmade Vodka
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New York, NY — The Black & Brown Podcast Collective, the emerging media and technology platform supporting and resourcing podcasters and content creators of color, teamed up with Tito’s Handmade Vodka to provide financial support in the form of a microgrant to podcasters of color. The “Podcasters of Color Diversity Grant” will award podcasters of color who are actively sharing content that positively represent the experiences and narratives of persons of color. The “Podcasters of Color Diversity Grant” results from an initiative created by The Black & Brown Podcast Collective to encourage diversity and inclusion in the podcasting industry.
As many of our podcasters have been affected directly or indirectly by the COVID-19 pandemic, it is the hope of The Black & Brown Podcast Collective and Tito’s Handmade Vodka to support podcasters of color through this tumultuous time. It is also the hope of both The Black & Brown Podcast Collective and Tito’s Handmade Vodka that this microgrant can encourage podcasters of color to continue creating impactful content during this time.
U.S. based podcasts led by a person of color must be an active podcaster and a member of The Black & Brown Podcast Collective. Podcasters may sign-up to the free platform at www.bbpodcollective.com. The application for submission for the “Podcasters of Color Diversity Grant” can be found by visiting The Black & Brown Podcast Collective’s website at www.bbpodcollective.com.
While there is no specific deadline for application submissions, The Black & Brown Podcast Collective encourages all podcasters to apply as soon as possible. Applications will remain open until funds are exhausted. Applications are available now. For more information and submission guidelines, please visit www.bbpodcollective.com.
About The Black & Brown Podcast Collective
The Black & Brown Podcast Collective is a free all-in-one digital hub that makes it easy for podcasters and content creators of color to find resources and tools to support their podcasts and content growth in one structured place.
“It is important for us to leverage our platform and resources to promote podcasters and content creators of color. They are the ones who are utilizing their platforms to challenge stereotypes, racial and social injustice, and gender-bias. They share their inclusive stories and experiences to increase cultural and empathetic understanding amongst the masses. And, we want to support them.” (The Black & Brown Podcast Collective).
