Black Storytellers Panel- Thursday February 21st

6:15pm
Squarespace
8 Clarkson Street

This Black History Month, join Black at Squarespace (BASS) as they celebrate the history and evolution of storytelling amongst black creatives.

Beginning in oral tradition and extending into digital forms, the spoken word has been used as a tool of revolutionary change throughout history. Here at Squarespace we believe that creators are amongst the best equipped to preserve that tradition by spreading and awakening diverse perspectives.

Join us as we explore the evolution of storytelling with black creatives who use different platforms to tell compelling stories.

*This event will take place at Squarespace HQ. Please bring a valid State ID to check in at security in the ground floor lobby before proceeding to the 12th floor.

CREATORS
TRACY G.
Moderator
Edutainer, Wellness Artist, Sway in the Morning Co-host + audio vision board creator. Many people have dubbed Tracy’s thoughts on human interest topics and pop culture as zany, yet thoughtful. Her work has led her to various hosting, commentary, voiceover and correspondence opportunities with: Conde Nast, MTV, MTV2, VH1, BET, Essence LIVE, Andy Cohen, Fuse and REVOLT.

ARISTOTLE
Writer, director, creative from The Bronx, NYC. Aristotle has built a career as a visual artist directing music videos, experimenting with photography, and telling award-winning stories. He most recently was chosen as a Sundance Film Festival 2019 Screenwriting Fellow. Aristotle has personally directed content for NAS, Kanye West, The Roots, Ludacris, 2 Chainz, Busta Rhymes, and more.

NATASHA S. ALFORD
Award-winning on-camera host, journalist, writer and producer. Nastasha is driven by the power of storytelling to inspire and change people’s lives. As Deputy Editor of theGrio, she reports on the most critical news and issues shaping society and culture with a lens on criminal justice reform, education, politics and entertainment.

JINX
Journalist, cultural commentator, podcast host, photographer, and DJ. Jinx has worked at Translation LLC ad agency, Decon creative agency, Mass Appeal Magazine, and Complex Networks. Currently you can find him co-hosting on Revolt TV’s “State Of The Culture” as well as The Group Chat Podcast on Tidal.

ALEX WOLF
Award-winning entrepreneur, author and internet ecologist. Alex has been named one of the “Top 100 Most Creative People in Business” by Fast Company Magazine, A “Top Creative Entrepreneur In Marketing and Media,” by Inc. Magazine and Adweek’s “Top 20 Influencers Who Radiate Creativity & Get Everyone Talking.” Her personal motto is simple: Technology is supposed to make life better.

AGENDA
6:15 PM
DOORS OPEN
Before the panel starts, listen to live music and mingle with fellow event attendees. Food and drinks will be served.

7:00 PM
CREATORS SHARE
Creators speak on their creative projects.

7:30 PM
PANEL + Q&A
Conversation and Q&A moderated by Tracy G.

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