YouTube is dedicating considerable funds to amplifying Black voices in the community. RELATED: YouTuber Jake Paul Slammed For Being Amidst Looters On Thursday, the video platform announced a $100 million fund to “amplifying and developing the voices of Black creators and artists and their stories.” The information was detailed by CEO Susan Wojcicki in a blog post. “I support the Black Lives Matter movement and I think it’s imperative that we help amplify Black voices and continue the conversation about meaningful change and racial justice,” added Susanne Daniels, Global Head of Original Content for YouTube.
The movement will begin with a fundraiser hosted by Keke Palmer and Common on Saturday, June 13. The event is titled, “Bear Witness,
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