This Black History Month, join Black at Squarespace (BASS) as we 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.
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.
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.
Danielle Young is the content queen, but also the queen of commentary. You may know her from her hilarious and assertive Judge of Characters series videos from The Root. White Supremacy ain’t safe around her. She writes, produces and edits her new series, The OverExplainer, where she breaks down topics that matter to Black people. She also produces the ESSENCE series, We See You Sis, does a ton of original reporting and somehow still manages to interview your favorite celebrities like: Oprah, Tyler Perry, Queen Latifah and more.
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.
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.
Black at Squarespace (BASS) is an ERG that celebrates, highlights, and uplifts black individuals in and outside of Squarespace. Our mission is to recruit, retain, develop and celebrate Black employees through outreach, mentorship initiatives and events. From monthly meetings, internal and external events, and dishing on the culture in our #BASS slack room, BASS finds a myriad of ways to express that we love our blackness and yours.