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02Community

A room where you already belong.

A networking community where Black people in Media & Entertainment can connect & learn from each other while amplifying Black voices and creativity.

  • Media & entertainment
  • In person
  • Open to the community

01Why join

Proximity, on purpose.

  • 01

    A room that already exists

    We bring Black professionals across media and entertainment into the same space — in person, and on purpose.

    Unite

  • 02

    Connection that carries

    The point is not a business card. It is knowing who to call, and being someone others call back.

    Uplift

  • 03

    Leaders, developed

    We cultivate meaningful connections, develop future Black leaders, and drive collective impact across our industry.

    Empower

02Who's in the room

People who work where you work.

  • 01

    Media professionals

    Working across broadcast, publishing, streaming, journalism and the agencies alongside them.

  • 02

    Entertainment professionals

    Building careers in music, film, television, live events and the businesses behind them.

  • 03

    Emerging talent

    Early in your career and looking for the room where the next step actually gets discussed.

  • 04

    Industry leaders

    Established in your field, and intentional about who comes up behind you.

03What we create

The kinds of experiences ADW builds.

  • 01

    Happy hours and mixers

    An evening, a room, and the people you have been meaning to meet.

  • 02

    Panels and sessions

    Conversations with people doing the work, in front of an audience that shares the context.

  • 03

    Cultural moments

    Gatherings built around the dates that matter to this community, celebrated on our own terms.

A large group of ADW Collective members photographed together under stage lighting.
ADW Collective members posing together at an industry event.
ADW Collective members gathered at an evening venue event.
ADW Collective members gathered on stage at an industry awards evening.
ADW Collective members gathered together at a daytime workplace event.

04From the community

Every event that ADWC has hosted has been a great experience.
Tyler W.
Always love when I meet up with the ADWC family, always a good time!
Patrick P.L.
Their purpose aligns with what is happening in the corporate world. Can't wait for another event!
Kesi G.

A room where you already belong.

05Join

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