YouTube will 'amplify' Black creators with a $100

YouTube will 'amplify' Black creators with a $100 million fund

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Published 11 Jun 2020

In an attempt to “amplify” Black voices and perspectives, YouTube is creating a $100 million, multi-year fund dedicated to Black creators, artists and their stories. It’s not clear exactly how that money will be spent, but YouTube plans to “elevate”...

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YouTube will 'amplify' Black creators with a $100 million fund

YouTube will 'amplify' Black creators with a $100 million fund

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