Ahton thatTwo or more people of different racial backgrounds founded media organizations.

2AM: 2AM is a talent management and production company founded by Christine D’Souza Gelb, David Hinojosa, and Kevin Rowe.

8 Lions Entertainment: 8 Lions Entertainment is a content-driven IP growth and development company founded by Jiella Esmat and Karine Ahton; that sources, develops, and grows media properties for kids and teens across multiple arenas.

Backdrop: Backdrop is an expense management platform for film, TV, commercials, and event productions founded by Akanksha Singh and Caitlin Short.

Big3: Big3 is a 3-on-3 player basketball league founded by entertainer Ice Cube and Jeff Kwatinetz. The league consists of 12 teams whose rosters include both former NBA players and international players. The Big3 has a partnership with CBS, Triller, FITE TV, DAZN, and Vyre Network to air games. They also launched Big3TV on their platform and developed an associated YouTube channel featuring access to all games both domestically and internationally.

BIPOC Doc Editors: BIPOC Doc Editors is an organization dedicated to championing and linking non-white editors within the documentary sector to employment.

BIPOC TV and Film: BIPOC TV and Film is a community-centric non-profit organization advocating for racial equity and decent work practices in Canada’s screen media industry.

Center For Scholars & Storytellers: The Center For Scholars & Storytellers is a youth-centered organization that bridges the gap between social science research and media creation.

Color Congress: The Color Congress is an organization that provides resources, supports, connects, and champions nonfiction filmmakers, leaders, and audiences of color.

Colour Entertainment: Colour Entertainment is a nonprofit organization dedicated to maximizing the potential of executives of color who work in the entertainment industry.

Firelight Media: Firelight Media is the premier destination for non-fiction cinema by and about communities of color.

Ghetto Film School: Ghetto Film School is a nonprofit founded in 2000 to educate, develop, and celebrate the next generation of great storytellers. With locations in New York City, Los Angeles, and London, GFS equips students for top universities and careers in the creative industries through two tracks: an introductory education program for high school students and early career support for alumni and young professionals.

Ghost Files Live: Ghost Files Live is an event from Watcher Entertainment focused on presenting a live version of their “Ghost Files” subseries from Watcher.

Patreon: Patreon is a monetization platform founded by Jack Conte and Sam Yam that provides business tools for content creators to run a subscription service and sell digital products. It helps artists and other creators earn a recurring income, offering rewards and perks to their subscribers.

Range Media Partners: Range Media Partners is a talent and brand strategy agency with Peter Micelli, Sandra Kang, Dave Bugliari, Mackenzie Condon Roussos, Rich Cook, Michael Cooper, Susie Fox, Rachel Kropa, Chelsea McKinnies, Lucinda Moorhead, Mick Sullivan, Byron Wetzel, and Jack Whigham.

SMAC Entertainment: SMAC Entertainment is a talent management and content producer founded by Michael Strahan and Constance Schwartz-Morini.

Tarvus: Tarvus is a Phoenix model that generates talking head videos, complete with natural face movements and expressions accurately synchronized with the input.

Think Tank For Inclusion & Equity: Think Tank For Inclusion & Equity is an organization committed to increasing representation, inclusion, and improving working conditions for underrepresented TV writers.