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Take Creative Control We are empowering creators of color to share, protect, and monetize their intellectual property.

The year is coming to a close — but there’s still time to make an impact.Right now, your support for Take Creative Contr...
12/31/2025

The year is coming to a close — but there’s still time to make an impact.

Right now, your support for Take Creative Control goes twice as far.
✨ All donations are matched through December 31.

Your gift helps us expand creative partnerships, deepen our policy and education work, and keep building systems that allow creators and communities to thrive.

This is the moment to act.

🔗 Donate before year-end. Link in bio.

Culture doesn’t move on its own.It moves when people invest in it.From public art projects to creative partnerships and ...
12/31/2025

Culture doesn’t move on its own.
It moves when people invest in it.

From public art projects to creative partnerships and creator education, our work shows what’s possible when artists and communities have the support they need.

As we close out the year, we’re raising $25,000 to continue this work in 2025 — and every gift is matched through December 31.

If you believe culture is more than expression — if you believe it’s power — join us.

🔗 Give today. Link in bio.

Together, we create.Together, we invest in culture’s power.This year, Take Creative Control supported creators navigatin...
12/31/2025

Together, we create.
Together, we invest in culture’s power.

This year, Take Creative Control supported creators navigating policy shifts, partnered with artists and communities on public storytelling, and built spaces where culture could be shared, protected, and sustained.

Now, we’re asking you to help carry this work forward.

✨ All donations made through midnight are matched
🎯 Help us reach our $25,000 year-end goal

Your support strengthens the cultural infrastructure creators rely on.

🔗 Donate via the link in our bio.

⚠️ Moral of the story: Always read your contracts, track your royalties, and know your rights… or you might be haunted b...
10/31/2025

⚠️ Moral of the story: Always read your contracts, track your royalties, and know your rights… or you might be haunted by the music industry forever.

This Halloween, we’re uncovering the real-life horror stories lurking behind record deals, streaming, and AI-generated music. Some of these “facts” are scarier than any ghost story, and some are almost believable… but are they fact or fiction?

Swipe through… if you dare. 🕸️

Ashley Allison is leading a new chapter for The Root, returning the iconic Black media outlet to Black ownership and rei...
10/24/2025

Ashley Allison is leading a new chapter for The Root, returning the iconic Black media outlet to Black ownership and reimagining its mission in today’s media landscape. Under her leadership, the platform is focusing on amplifying Black voices, celebrating culture, and tackling issues that matter most to the community, from politics and social justice to arts and lifestyle.

For Allison, it’s about creating a space where Black stories are told by Black storytellers, shaping the conversation on their own terms and empowering the next generation of journalists and creators. The revival of The Root marks a milestone for Black media, reminding us of the power of ownership, representation, and narrative control. 🖤

IDEA Mississauga has secured a $60,000 grant from Canada’s Regional Innovation Ecosystem Fund to bolster the Step-Up Pro...
10/22/2025

IDEA Mississauga has secured a $60,000 grant from Canada’s Regional Innovation Ecosystem Fund to bolster the Step-Up Program, aimed at empowering Black entrepreneurs. This initiative, in collaboration with the Black Entrepreneurship Alliance, Black Creek Community Health Centre, and York University, offers mentorship, advisory services, and community events to support Black-led businesses in overcoming growth barriers and achieving meaningful social and environmental impact.

AI is officially taking center stage. Xania Monet, an AI R&B artist created by DJ and producer James Jones, recently sig...
10/21/2025

AI is officially taking center stage. Xania Monet, an AI R&B artist created by DJ and producer James Jones, recently signed a multimillion-dollar record deal, sparking both curiosity and controversy across the music world.

Powered by Suno, Monet’s music merges machine learning with original lyrics written by Jones himself. But not everyone is celebrating.

In a recent post, artist Kehlani voiced deep concern, calling AI’s growing role in music “beyond out of our control” and saying, “Nothing and no one on Earth will ever be able to justify AI to me.”

As the industry blurs the lines between creator and creation, one thing is clear — the future of music is no longer hypothetical. It’s here, and it’s causing concern.

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The digital age is redefining entrepreneurship. Rep. Roger Williams and the Small Business Committee recently brought cr...
10/20/2025

The digital age is redefining entrepreneurship. Rep. Roger Williams and the Small Business Committee recently brought creators to Capitol Hill to discuss the unique challenges they face in the evolving economy. From unpredictable revenue streams to the need for tailored legal and financial services, creators are advocating for the same protections and support that traditional small businesses receive.

As Kayla Moran, an attorney and creator, emphasized, creators need “Congress-backed support and protection” to thrive. Christina Brennan, president of Renegade Talent Mgmt, highlighted the complexities of name, image, and likeness (NIL) rights, while Nick Luciano, CEO of Tratter House, pointed out that “creatorpreneurs” are just as much small businesses as any other.

Simply put: It’s time for policy to catch up with the creator economy.

Spotify’s under fire. 🎧Artists and listeners are joining a growing boycott — questioning where their streams, time, and ...
10/16/2025

Spotify’s under fire. 🎧
Artists and listeners are joining a growing boycott — questioning where their streams, time, and data are really going.

The movement follows news that Spotify’s CEO invested billions into military AI, as musicians call out low royalties and the quiet rise of AI-generated music on playlists.

For many, it’s not just about a paycheck: it’s about principle.
If the platforms profiting off creativity don’t protect the people creating it… how would you protect yours?

For more on artist policy and knowing your rights, visit our site. Link in Bio.

AI is changing the creative landscape, but what does it mean for your rights as an artist?🖌️ As AI tools grow in popular...
02/07/2025

AI is changing the creative landscape, but what does it mean for your rights as an artist?
🖌️ As AI tools grow in popularity, it’s crucial to understand how to protect your work from unauthorized use.

Here are 3 ways to safeguard your art in the age of AI:
1️⃣ Add watermarks to your digital creations.
2️⃣ Familiarize yourself with copyright laws and register your work.
3️⃣ Stay updated on new policies addressing AI and intellectual property.

💬 How do you feel about AI in the creative world? Discuss in the comments!

We came together to break barriers and build bridges. ✊🏾We joined forces with ’s nonprofit, , to empower creators of col...
02/05/2025

We came together to break barriers and build bridges. ✊🏾

We joined forces with ’s nonprofit, , to empower creators of color to thrive in their craft and their businesses. Through workshops, resources, and essential tools, we made space for creators to grow, protect their work, and push culture forward.

This partnership wouldn’t have been possible without support from MIT’s School for Entrepreneurship, Harvard Business School, Roxbury Community College, and Suffolk Community College. Together, we highlighted the cultural and economic contributions of creators of color, championing inclusion and innovation every step of the way.

The movement continues. 💡 Photo Credit:

said it best: true artistry comes from that raw, unfiltered passion for living. Follow her thread and let it remind you...
01/27/2025

said it best: true artistry comes from that raw, unfiltered passion for living. Follow her thread and let it remind you why you do this. Keep creating through the chaos. That’s where the magic happens. ✨

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