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| While Pride Month usually calls for celebration, the mood is different this year
as people take to the streets to protest racial injustice. In this struggle we
are once again reminded of the importance of lifting creator voices to build community
and understanding, and we continue to celebrate the unique identities of all of
our creators. |
| #BlackLivesMatter |
| To our #YouTubeBlack creator community, we stand in solidarity with you and are
committed to doing the work in the fight for racial justice. We know there is so
much more to be done. |
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Check outthe latest info on what YouTube is doing and some thoughts and conversation
from our creator community
on our YouTube Spotlight Channel. |
| Recognizing the intersectionality of Pride |
| In 1969, Black trans women Marsha P Johnson, Miss Major Griffin-Gracy, and others
led the Stonewall Uprising, paving the way for the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement.
To carry the spirit of these pioneers, we’ve curated 2 playlists–one that shines
a light on Pride’s history and another that unites and amplifies the intersectional
voices within our YouTube community. |
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| Manage your channel with new Creator Academy Toolkits |
We know the world is changing fast, and your channel might be changing too.
We’ve just launched a series of bundled learning toolkits on the Creator Academy
with topics ranging from Pivoting your Content, to Going Live, to Production, and
more. Check them out to get the support and ideas to help you manage and optimize
your channel in this fast changing environment. |
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| Get extra support from viewers and advertisers |
| While these times are a bit uncertain, advertisers could potentially provide that
extra support you’ve been looking for. Pore over our ad-friendly content guidelines.
Then pop into the Creator Academy course to get a handle on how ads work, and what
makes the most sense for your channel. |
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| Simple measures to secure your account |
| Believe it or not, your pet’s name is not a secure password 😉. We take your account
security seriously–use these tools to ensure the protection of your Google Account
and YouTube channel. |
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Enable 2-step verification. |
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Set channel-level permissions to control who can access your account. |
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Create a strong password. |
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Avoid and report phishing/scams. Don’t be tricked into revealing your deepest
secrets (like your 1st pet’s name, your mother’s maiden name, or other personal
info.) |
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| Susan Wojcicki & Hank Green talk connecting, journeys, & challenges |
| VidCon co-creator, Vlogbrother, and author Hank Green interviews Susan Wojcicki
about the important role YouTube has played in the COVID-19 crisis. They also discuss
creators’ influence on the platform, and top questions from the creator community. |
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| Learn a new skill |
| Get ready to pump up your channel with the help of our boot camp classes. It’s
easy – just pick your course and you’ll be flexing your new YouTube powers in no
time. |
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| #CREATORSPOTLIGHT |
| Although the coronavirus pandemic has forced many of us indoors, artists on YouTube
entertain us now more than ever! At his Milwaukee home, Wes Tank uploaded his video
singing ‘Fox in Socks’ and by late March, his video went viral gaining over 4.2M
views. Wes raps Dr. Seuss' classic children's book "The Lorax"
over Dr. Dre's famous hip hop beats for "California Love", ""Cat
In The Hat", Still D.R.E.", and "Lil' Ghetto Boy." Check
out his channel and watch his cool musical videos. |
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| Stay inspired, |
| Team YouTube |