The Tea Blend: April 10, 2026

Apr 10

Written By Jayde I. Powell

A blend of opportunities, events, reads, and more.

Opportunities

Freelancing Females is offering a $5,000 grant for women freelancers or founders looking to grow and build their community. Applications are due by April 10th
Meta has officially opened up their 2026 Creative X Next Up program, a six-month apprenticeship for new, diverse voices from all walks of life to explore the disciplines of art direction, copywriting, design, production, and program management
Paramount has launched their Writers Mentoring Program and is now seeking writers looking to grow their skills. Submit your application for consideration
The NAACP is now accepting submissions for their cinematic shorts competition. Apply today for a chance to win $10K
One Creator Lab is seeking content creation professionals eager to gain ever-evolving industry knowledge. Submit your application for the fall 2026 semester cohort today!
Famous Amos Ingredients for Success program invites Black small business owners to apply for a chance to win $50K and opportunities to mentorship, networking, and much more.
Are you a filmmaker? Essence is now accepting applications for its ESSENCE Film Festival which showcases exceptional original projects in film, television, music, and new media created by Black storytellers across the African diaspora. Submit by April 30
SPILL is hosting their first-ever Film Festival, which celebrates creator-led short-form cinema, and you can submit your work for consideration
The Center for Black Entrepreneurship has begun accepting LIFT applications for Atlanta-based tech startups. Apply today!
Live Nation has teamed up with Black Women Photographers to select a paid cohort of photographers and videographers to shoot an upcoming slate of events. Apply today for consideration!
SafetyWing’s creator residency is covering up to $20K in travel costs to find the next nomad hub. Join their ambassador program today and submit your storytelling content for consideration
The Kitty Fund for mom-led businesses is looking for 20 mom entrepreneurs to receive $1,000 micro-grants and tools to grow their business. Complete your application by April 14th
W.E. Build is seeking founders in Tulsa, Oklahoma, interested in joining their accelerator program and taking their business to the next level. Apply by April 10th
Black Tech Week 2026 is looking for creatives, storytellers, and cultural voices to apply for their influencer program. Submit your application by April 17th.
Baldwin For The Arts is seeking emerging interdisciplinary artists for their fellowship program. Apply today!
Are you a creator who’s passionate about public and mental health? You may be interested in joining the Harvard Chan’s Creator Program. Visit this link to learn more

events

Creator Tea Talk and Entrepreneurs at ADCOLOR are teaming up to bring creative entrepreneurs and industry professionals in Atlanta the tea on building a personal brand on April 13th in Atlanta - Jayde will be hosting!
On Hold is hosting an NYC mixer for filmmakers, actors, and creatives looking to break into the world of narrative storytelling on April 13th in Kings County, NY
Adweek will be unpacking the strategies, tips, and more to move your business forward with their Social Media Week event on April 14th - 16th in New York City
Canva is hosting a day full of insight on taking your career to the next level, networking, and connecting with your global community on April 16th in Los Angeles
Sprout Social is hosting their second Sprout Sessions—an event and opportunity to connect with peers in the social media marketing industry and learn more about how to transform social data into business-wide intelligence, on April 16th in New York City
For The Firsts invites you to an evening filled with drinks, delicious bites, and connection with other professional creatives on April 17th in New York City
FiveTwoNine is partnering with Forbes to provide creators access to one of the most influential entrepreneurial ecosystems on April 19th in Phoenix
TEDxAtlanta is bringing like-minded people together, looking to give back and connect with others on April 21st in Atlanta
Adobe will host an evening designed for you to gain new skills and fellowship amongst the creative community on April 23rd in Kansas City
Social strategist Sydney Price is hosting a live workshop on graphic design fundamentals, video editing, and sound effects, with an online webinar on April 23rd
The Black Effect Podcast Festival is giving you the chance to win a round-trip airfare for two, and an unforgettable celebration of Black voices, storytelling, and community culture on April 25th in Atlanta
Women In Influencer Marketing invites you to an evening of great food, meaningful conversation, and more on April 28th in Midtown, NYC
Greenlight Yourself is hosting a mixer connecting content creators, producers, and entertainment professionals looking to create momentum and build new opportunities on April 28th in New York, NY
FiveTwoNine will host a webinar giving you the keys on how to access and engage with the networks and opportunities of getting on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list as a content creator on May 6th