Representation matters. In media, it’s important for everyone to feel seen and heard. Oftentimes, communities o color don’t get a seat at the table when it comes to being represented. Blavity is a digital media company here to inform, engage and entertain communities of color. From travel advice to hosting one of the largest tech conferences for people of color, Blavity is rising to the occasion to make sure audiences of color have space. In this episode, co-founder and COO Jeff Nelson shares how the idea for the company came about and the new areas the media company is tackling.

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