YouTube announces 135 creators in its 2022 Black Voices Fund

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There will be 135 creators who will take part in the #YouTubeBlack Voices Fund, including 40 in the US and Canada. One year of support is provided by the fund, which includes seed funding for channels, development programs, workshops, and networking opportunities.

Black creators have played an important role in shaping the culture. The company said that Black creators have propelled their platform forward.

The creators of the fund include lawyers, athletes, lifestyle vloggers, comedians, and pop culture commentators.

The fund will invest $100 million to black creators on the platform over the course of three years. The fund was launched to support Black creators and artists so that they can thrive on the site.

When it was announced that it would stop funding most original programming, the company said it would continue to invest in programs.