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A Different World Collective

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

What you will find here.

  • 01

    A community that understands your experience

    We bring Black professionals from across media and entertainment together, in person and on purpose.

    Unite

  • 02

    Relationships that grow beyond the event

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

    Uplift

  • 03

    Space to learn and grow

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

    Empower

02Who's here

Across the industry. At every career stage.

  • 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

    Building your career and looking for opportunities to learn, connect, and grow.

  • 04

    Industry leaders

    Sharing your experience and supporting the next generation of Black professionals.

03What we create

Ways we come together.

Happy hours and cultural gatherings are what we have hosted so far. Panels and learning sessions are what we hope to build next, with this community helping shape them.

  • 01

    Happy hours and mixers

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

    We host these

  • 02

    Cultural moments

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

    We host these

  • 03

    Panels and learning sessions

    Conversations with people doing the work, among an audience that shares the context.

    We hope to build these

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.

Tribe, vibe, and thrive.

Our tagline

05Stay connected

Stay connected with ADWC.

Get updates on ADWC events, community news, and opportunities to connect with Black professionals across media and entertainment.

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