Representation

Xbox’s ‘Project Amplify’ aims to inspire Black youth to chart career paths in gaming.

“This project gives artists a chance to increase their visibility as business owners and social impact leaders,” shared Fifteen Percent Pledge founder Aurora James.

Russell Westbrook has launched a digital media venture designed to increase representation in advertising.

Serena Williams has joined forces with the company Karat to increase the representation of Black engineers in tech.

Activist Colin Kaepernick has released a children’s book that empowers youth to build a strong sense of self-pride and self-awareness.

Clark Atlanta University alumna Danielle Mitchell is on a mission to increase the representation of Black women in the clinical research industry.

Detroit’s first Black women-owned skating academy strives to make figure skating lessons accessible to youth living in low-income households.

The Los Angeles Board of Water and Power Commissioners has invested $5 million in HBCUs to increase representation in the engineering industry.

Violinist Ezinma has launched a nonprofit to make music education accessible in underserved schools.

The Black Women's Player Collective has fostered a long-term partnership with adidas to increase the representation of Black women and girls in soccer.

Miranda posted a lengthy response to Twitter on Monday where he attempted to weigh in on the controversy after the movie was called out over its lack of dark-skinned, Afro-Latino actors.

A heated debate surfaces on social media.