RSVP NOW: Black & Viral, an Online Event on Black Creators

[View this email in your browser]( [The Webby Awards]( Join The Webby Awards and NAACP for a Discussion on the Impact and Influence of Black Voices Online. Black & Viral gives Black content creators their flowers and explores what’s needed online to help them bloom. [Black & Viral]( The 29th Annual Webby Awards season has a special focus on creators—from honoring their creativity to finding new ways to support it. In step with our new season, we’re hosting a special event series, in partnership with the NAACP, to celebrate the achievements of Black content creators. Join The Webby Awards and the NAACP for “[Black & Viral,]( a three-part event series that showcases the influence of Black content creators. The series will also explore what’s needed—online and culturally— for their work to bloom. Our first edition will explore Internet virality, strategies to build strong communities, and how Black creators can harness their influence to make a lasting impact. Don’t miss the event as it happens on LinkedIn Live! [Black & Viral: an Online Event Giving Black Creators Their Flowers]( When: Thursday, Sept. 26 at 12pm ET Where: [This event will be held online]( The Roundable Includes: Tareasa “ReesaTeesa” Johnson Creator of "Who TF Did I Marry?" Garrison Hayes Award-winning Filmmaker, Journalist and Content Creator Vanessa Mbonu Vice President, Marketing, NAACP Moderated by: Jordana Jarrett Head of Content, The Webby Awards [RSVP NOW]( Celebrate Your Influence in This Year’s Webby Awards [the Webby Awards]( The Webby stage has long-recognized creators like Keke Palmer, Dewayne Perkins, Issa Rae, Desus Nice, The Kid Mero, and more. To match the growth in the creator space, we’ve launched a dedicated suite of recognitions for Creators, including Best Editing, Best Shortform Video, Best Series, Most Viral and more. Take advantage of early entry pricing; [submit work]( before the Early Entry Deadline on Friday, October 25, 2024. [Enter Your Work]( Follow Along Don't Miss Anything! [Instagram]( [Facebook]( [YouTube]( [X]( [LinkedIn]( Sponsors Thank you to all of our generous partners. They support us, We encourage you to support them. [Support Our Sponsors]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [LinkedIn]( [WP Engine]( [meltwater]( [NAACP]( [IADAS]( --------------------------------------------------------------- The Webby Awards 22 West 21st Street, 7th Floor New York, NY 10010 US [Unsubscribe from Webby Emails](