March 2022
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a devastating impact on Black owned businesses, with 41% of Black owned businesses being forced to close in comparison to 17% of white owned businesses. Our latest white paper showcases how vital BIPOC entrepreneurs are to the communities they serve, spotlighting the story of Jeannine Cook, owner of Harriet’s Bookstore in Philadelphia.
December 2021
When it comes to social media, artificial intelligence is critical to the profitability and sustainability of both the creator and the social media platform. Our whitepaper highlights the challenges that BIPOC creators are facing in respect to artificial intelligence, spotlighting the experiences of award-winning YouTube creator Nick Huff Barili.
November 2021
On November 15, 2021, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law was passed, ensuring $550 billion in infrastructure investments to improve roads, utilities, and broadband. Read our policy brief detailing what this plan means for creators.
January 2021
In the last decade, streaming platforms like YouTube and Spotify have been monumental in expanding an artist’s listener base but have failed to properly compensate them for their works. Our whitepaper highlights the challenges of independent artists in a digital age, spotlighting the experiences of formally trained violinist and multi-instrumentalist QVLN as the pandemic hit.
January 2021
Current antitrust laws cannot keep up with the digital world that we live in. Our white paper highlights the lack of protections for small businesses and creators of color, spotlighting the experience of Jason Primrose, an independent science fiction author who self-published his first book.
January 2021
Between 2014 to 2019, Black female-owned businesses grew 50 percent – the highest growth among all demographic groups. However, the COVID-19 pandemic threatens to completely reverse these gains. Our white paper highlights historical and current barriers for Black owned businesses, spotlighting the experience of SaVonne, founder of Aya Paper Co.
February 2020
Learn about ownership of sound recordings and master recordings through our “Sound Recording Decoded” one-pager.
February 2020
Learn about when you can safely use copyrighted work through our “Fair Use Decoded” one-pager.
February 2020
Learn how to effectively protect your original work through our “Copyright Decoded” one-pager.