The Tea Blend: April 24, 2026

Apr 23

Written By Jayde I. Powell

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

Opportunities

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. Applications are due April 24th
Paramount has launched their Writers Mentoring Program and is now seeking writers looking to grow their skills. Submit your application for consideration
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
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!
The NAB Show invites creators in media and the entertainment community to join their content creator VIP program for exclusive perks, industry discounts, and connection through special events. Sign up today!
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
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

The Black Effect Podcast Festival is hosting an unforgettable celebration of Black voices, storytelling, and community culture on April 25th in Atlanta
LinkedIn influencers Jasmine King, Rhianne Lee, and Sophie Miller want to show you how to leverage your personal audience and grow your influence in the B2B space on April 27th
Women In Influencer Marketing (WIIM) 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
Manychat is hosting a webinar with Kristen Bousquet on how to turn your content into your first brand deal on April 29th
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
Team Fenty Beauty TikTok Shop Creator webinar will be giving you in the inside scoop on their latest products and free giveaways on May 12th
Adobe hosts their 99U conference, bringing together creatives for meaningful conversations about the fast-changing creative world on June 4th in New York (virtual options available as well)