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URL Media Announces 3 New Partners: Baltimore Beat, Parlé Magazine and TANTV Studios
Today, URL Media announced that it has welcomed three respected media organizations to its network that includes high-performing outlets serving Black and Brown communities. The new partners, Baltimore Beat, Parlé Magazine and TANTV Studios, center the voices and perspectives of Black audiences and diaspora communities, bringing the total URL Media network to 35 partners.
“Our new additions to the URL network produce the journalism we know our communities crave, such as local news and entertainment, in the formats they want, such as streaming and IRL events,” said S. Mitra Kalita, CEO and Co-founder. “I’m looking forward to learning from them and amplifying their content widely.”
Read the Full Press Release at URL Media
The Black Farmer Fund Is Raising $20M To Invest In Black-Owned Food Businesses
The Black Farmer Fund (BFF) is raising $20 million for its second fund, BFF Fund 2.0, aimed at strengthening the Black food system across the Northeast.
BFF is a community-driven investment fund that supports Black agricultural and food businesses to build a more equitable food system.
Read the Full Article in People of Color in Tech
This Black-Owned Ginger Beer Is Spicing Up The Soda Biz
Uncle Waithley’s Beverage Company wants you… to invest.
The brand recently announced the launch of its StartEngine Regulation Crowdfunding raise. Take into account the specialty soda and carbonated beverage categories capturing 42% of consumer purchases in overall specialty beverages over the last two years and you get a glimpse into the popularity of this drink space. The ginger beer market alone is worth over $8 billion, and is projected to reach over $13.5 billion by 2030.
Read The Full Article in Food Beast
New England Sweetwater Farm and Distillery Creates Award-Winning Spirits
Whiskey enthusiasts may already be familiar with the renowned New England Sweetwater Distillery based in New Hampshire. What adds an inspiring dimension to this exceptional distillery is its status as an African-American, family-owned business.
In an industry where family-owned enterprises are becoming increasingly rare, particularly within the realm of premium spirits, New England Sweetwater Distillery stands out. Traditionally dominated by white families, the spirits industry is undergoing a transformative shift with a rising demand for diversity and transparency.