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7 Essential Point Blank Masterclasses: Black History Month 2021

This year, we’re celebrating Black History Month 2021 by spotlighting some of our favourite Point Blank masterclasses, panels and tutorials with black artists. Over the years, Point Blank has been honoured to host the likes of numerous well-respected black producers, DJs, songwriters and managers to discuss all things culture, background, influences and creativity. Tune in […]

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Black History Month US: 10 Black Artists That Redefined Music

We’re celebrating Black History Month here in the US by shining a light on some of the Black artists whose influence, bravery, and innovation changed the music industry forever. Make sure to indulge further beyond this list to learn about the numerous trailblazers that revolutionized the music industry, despite the adversity, oppression, and limitations they […]

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Don’t Phone It In for Black History Month: 5 Ways to Show You’ll Be Dialed In All Year

Black History Month is the quintessential time of year to center black voices in your company, but that effort shouldn’t start and end in February. Here’s five ways to engage and empower black employees all year-round.

This Theoretical Physicist Boldly Goes Where Few Black Women Have Gone Before

In her new book, Harvard-educated Professor Chanda Prescod-Weinstein shares her vision of the cosmos and breaks down the sexism and racism inherent in science.

The Black Female Funding Gap and Those Who Are Changing the Tide

While we’re still lightyears away from where we need to be for true equality, there are venture capitalists and founders alike who are truly changing the tide.

Black History Month: In Conversation w/ DJ Fonti (Heartless Crew / BBC 1Xtra)

We were joined by DJ Fonti, a UK garage legend and original member of Heartless Crew, to talk about his cultural background, how he linked up with Bushkin and Mighty Moe, what British black music means to him, how their UK anthem ‘Heartless Theme’ came together and much more. This masterclass was hosted by our very own […]

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Black History Month: In Conversation w/ Elisabeth Troy (Clean Bandit, MJ Cole)

We were joined by the UK vocalist, hitmaker and Clean Bandit and MJ Cole collaborator, Elisabeth Troy, to discuss her introduction to music, how to navigate the industry as a young black woman, working in the studio on her hit ‘Crazy Love’ and much more. This masterclass was hosted by our very own, Koy Redmond […]

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Black History Month: In Conversation w/ Linton Bennett (Warren G, All Saints, Boyz II Men)

For this masterclass, we were joined by Point Blank expert lecturer, Linton Bennett aka Stepz, to discuss life in lockdown, reunifying with his beloved studio, how his passion for music first ignited, how he broke into the music industry as a young black artist and everything in between. This masterclass was hosted by our very […]

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Hiring Formerly Incarcerated Employees Helps Your Bottom Line

Reintegrating the formerly incarcerated into society isn’t just right. It’s good for the economy, too.

Obama Recommends Black History Month Reading List

The nonfiction list includes classic books and some of important works you could finish reading during lunch.