Patrisse Cullors, as well as virtual HBCU Homecoming celebration. The Homecoming special is slated to air on Saturday, October 24 at 8 pm EST/5 pm PST.
Additionally, a few YouTube original shows will come back for new seasons: “Glad You Asked” and “BookTube.” The former was nominated for an Emmy this year.
In a press release, YouTube shared that they “will invest with an intention — to celebrate and elevate Black storytelling, as well as to educate audiences about racial justice.” The global fund will be used for sourcing and producing a variety of original programming “focused on Black experiences, and to directly support Black creators and artists so that they can thrive on YouTube.”We look forward to seeing how YouTube will further.
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