Movement for Black Lives Creator Academy

Join our inclusive community of activists and content creators ready to use their online presence to change the world! The Movement for Black Lives (M4BL)  Creator Academy is a fellowship that provides tools, techniques, and awareness to amplify progressive voices online.

What We're Looking For

What Type Of Organizer Is The M4BL Creator Academy Looking For?

We’re looking for organizers who are interested in developing an online brand that coincides with their activism and creative interests. Activists must have a demonstrated professional and/or personal commitment to liberatory principles through community, statewide, federal, or international organizing

Why join the M4BL Creator Academy?

You’re ready to BE the change you want to see.

Reparations, economic justice, policing and bodily autonomy are a major concern, and you’ve decided it’s time to use your platforms to share your values with the world.

You’re ready to ELEVATE your content.

The M4BL Creator Academy will be the perfect opportunity to learn the tools and techniques to become a professional content creator.

You’re tired of being weighed down by a single platform.

Fellows will learn the value of becoming multi-platform creators and will also learn how to expand their reach.

You want to WEAVE your passion for equity and justice into your content.

Fellows will become more confident in using their voices online through access to political education, mentors, and seasoned activists.

KEY DETAILS

Application Guidelines

Applications are due on xyz

All applicants must be Black, at least 18 years old, and identify themselves in at least one of the categories below:  
  • Organizers dedicated to social justice and liberatory principles 
  • Content creators with consistent participation on at least one of the following virtual platforms: TikTok, Instagram, Substack, YouTube, podcast

Fellowships will include:

Weekly online sessions for 10 weeks

An in-person convening in summer 2025

Mentorship opportunities with seasoned organizers and creators

Peer coaching and support

$2,500 stipend upon completion of a capstone project

FAQ

No, there is not a follower or subscriber requirement to join the academy. However, personal or professional platforms with consistent uploads (social media, YouTube, podcasts, etc.) will be prioritized in the selection process.

We’re looking for creators who are open to learning and developing, or deepening, their activism. Creators must have at least one active online platform (TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Substack, or podcast). There are no subject matter requirements, and we welcome creators of ALL types.

We’re looking for creators who are interested in developing an online brand that coincides with their activism and creative interests. Activists must have a demonstrated professional and/or personal commitment to liberatory principles through community, statewide, federal, or international organizing.

Yes, within certain parameters. It will need to highlight an M4BL issue area, but otherwise let your creativity shine!

Yes, participants are required to join all virtual sessions, barring an emergency or previously discussed conflicting obligations. M4BL reserves the right to dismiss cohort members for lack of consistent participation.

No, as a 501(c)(3), M4BL cannot offer stipends to individuals outside the United States.