The Shade Room

The Shade Room

Founded in 2014, The Shade Room (TSR) has grown into a leading media powerhouse for breaking news and a trailblazer for reporting all things pop culture. TSR combines investigative entertainment journalism from our writers with crowdsourced journalism from our Roommates to operate a 24/7 news outlet. Our strong community of followers allows us to break away from traditional news delivery by reaching readers directly through their social networks.

TSR delivers instant, honest, and engaging news on an open forum that welcomes dialogue via The Shade Room website, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.

Website:
https://theshaderoom.com/

Contact:
Joshua Ott
Head of Revenue
[email protected]

Equity Session:
May 2022

Newsweek

Canela Media

Newsweek is a premier, Black- and Asian-owned news magazine and website that has brought high-quality journalism to readers around the globe for over 80 years. Newsweek provides the latest news, in-depth analysis and ideas about international issues, technology, business, culture and politics. In addition to its online and mobile presence, Newsweek publishes weekly English print editions in the United States, Europe/Middle East/Africa and Asia as well as editions in Japanese, Korean, Polish, Serbian and Spanish.

Website:
Newsweek.com

Contact:
Jason Webby
Chief Revenue Officer
[email protected]

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Black Girls Rock

BLACK GIRLS ROCK!®

BLACK GIRLS ROCK!® (BGR) is a company founded by executive producer, businesswoman, celebrity DJ and former model Beverly Bond. The company is a global women’s empowerment movement and multifaceted media, entertainment, philanthropic and lifestyle brand dedicated to inspiring and celebrating women and girls of color. The annual BLACK GIRLS ROCK® Awards is the biggest celebration of the nexus of achievements of exemplary women of color who break boundaries, blaze trails and set trends across sectors.

Website:
https://blackgirlsrock.com/

Contact:
Beverly Bond
CEO| Executive Producer
BLACK GIRLS ROCK!
BOND VISION MEDIA
[email protected]

Black Effect

Black Effect

The Black Effect Podcast Network is the first podcast network specifically built for Black listeners, bringing together talented and trusted voices in Black culture for critical conversations on social justice, pop culture and more. Curating influential Black voices and tastemakers, The Black Effect amplifies, elevates and empowers emerging and established talent to have equitable stakes in their future.

Website:
https://www.blackeffect.com/

Contact:
Noelle Flores
SVP, Industry Marketing + Partnerships
iHeartMedia
[email protected]
310-882-9982

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BIG3

BIG3 BIG3 was founded by artist, cultural icon, and activist Ice Cube, and we are entering our 4th season. With over 85% of our players having NBA experience, the BIG3 is a fast-paced, entertaining style of basketball called “Fireball 3.” Offering a platform, BIG3 has a proven track record of giving back to the communities in which it plays through programs like BIG3 Give Back and the Young 3. Website: https://big3.com/ Contact: Nikki Ambrifi VP of Sales [email protected]

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