ABOUT US
Blavity.org is a new racial equity and social impact organization created by the founders of Blavity Inc.
Blavity.org furthers Blavity Inc.’s social impact through the development of digital programs designed to advance economic progress and racial equity for Black entrepreneurs.
The core of our work is our 6-month Fellowship Program geared towards accelerating the success of Black entrepreneurs.
Blavity.org is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
About
Blavity Inc.
Blavity Inc. is a media and technology company with a portfolio of news, lifestyle, and community brands targeted to Black millennial and Gen Z audiences.
Blavity Inc. is venture-backed and was founded to advance racial equity, amplify Black stories, and leverage technology to build a more connected Black community.
In less than 6 years, Blavity Inc. has grown to reach 80-100 million people a month through its network of news brands, including Blavity News and Shadow and Act, and its lifestyle and learning brands, including Travel Noire and 21Ninety.
In addition to running successful media platforms, Blavity, Inc. brings together thousands of Venture capitalists, Fortune 500 companies and top technologists through its groundbreaking AfroTech brand.
THE CHALLENGE
UNDERFUNDED
Black-owned businesses often start with 1/3 the capital of other businesses, according to Crunchbase. Black startups only receive ~1% of venture capital, says Harvard Business Review.
LIMITED NETWORK
Despite progress, many Black entrepreneurs still face extra challenges when developing professional networks — the often means the unwritten rules, opportunities and financing aren’t accessible to Black entrepreneurs.
EARLY TRACTION
To access financing, entrepreneurs must show traction. The challenges facing Black entrepreneurs often means traction looks different when compared to non-Black business. As a result, storytelling, social proof, and visibility is important for entrepreneurs to get the benefit of the doubt when seeking financing.
LACK OF ADVISORS
Black entrepreneurs and creatives don’t lack the desire to be successful but need the technical advice along the way to scale their operations and revenue. There is a gap in advanced guidance for Black entrepreneurs, so that the businesses they start can continue to be successful.
MISSION
BLAVITY.org empowers Black entrepreneurs to create generational wealth through education, storytelling, and Black Gravity
VISION
Blavity.org envisions a world where all Black people thrive.