Create Ensemble

is a nurturing  and inspiring ethos-driven platform for emerging and established creatives of color and organizations

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The Role of Community Platforms in Creative Survival for 2026

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Viola Davis delivered a class as Annalise Keating in How to Get Away with Murder.

Through her commanding presence and emotionally charged delivery, she brought depth to a character navigating power, justice, and identity.
@violadavis

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Some creatives entertain. Others educate. @taylorcassidyj does both.

Through her viral "Fast Black History" series on TikTok and Instagram, Taylor has found a powerful way to make Black history engaging, accessible, and relevant for a new generation.

Watch her

#TaylorCassidy

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Meet Dawn Richard, a singer-songwriter, independent artist, and genre-blender.

Based in New Orleans, Dawn has built a career by blending R&B, electronic, and alternative sounds while maintaining full ownership of her artistic identity.

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For #Blackcreatives in 2026, choosing between freelancing and full-time work is not just a decision on income generation, but about freedom, identity, and sustainability.

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Did you ever wonder where the Gen Z slang, such as lit, cap, or slay, really comes from?

NBC News highlights that these aren’t simply internet inventions.

They’re part of a long tradition of Black cultural expression.

Video: NBC News

#BlackCulture #GenZSlang

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Happy 36th Birthday, Ini Dima-Okojie, and congratulations on the birth of your baby boy.

May this new season bring even greater joy, fulfillment, and continued success as you keep inspiring audiences through your art and your story

#IniDimaOkojie #Nollywood

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@Zendaya in London for the @SpiderManMovie press tour.

She stepped out in #jgalliano spring/summer 1997 gown form his Circus Collection.

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Ayo Edebiri made Emmy history as the first woman nominated in the same year for both acting and directing in a comedy series for The Bear.

She also became the youngest Black woman with three acting nominations.

A remarkable rise fueled by talent and opportunity. ✨

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@erykahbadu remains the defining voice of neo-soul.

Since Baduizm in 1997, she's built an influential R&B catalog, earned four Grammys, and continues touring in 2026, including Asia dates and shows with De La Soul.

Still the blueprint. 🎤✨

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Here at Cannes Lions Festival Olandria Carthen is a speaker and spoke on creator economy panels with UTA, Omnicom, Microsoft, Cosmopolitan, and Poppi, discussing authentic communities and brand partnerships.

Fans call her CANNES PRINCESS!

#OlandriaCarthen #CannesLionsFestival

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Every year, thousands of brilliant creative ideas are abandoned before they ever see the light of day.

Here are some of the biggest reasons creative projects fail—and what you should do instead.

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Kandi Burruss is a Black American entertainer, entrepreneur, songwriter, and producer whose impact reaches far beyond music.

She rose to fame as a member of the iconic R&B group Xscape, whose chart-topping hits helped define the sound of the 1990s.

#KandiBurruss #Xscape

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Daily Habits of Highly Effective Creatives

Creativity survives and succeeds on discipline, not just inspiration.

For Black creatives, daily habits often carry deeper meaning, rooted in resilience, cultural pride, and storytelling.

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Happy 40th Birthday, @solangeknowles!

Today, we celebrate a visionary Black creative who has consistently redefined what art looks like on her own terms.

#HappyBirthdaySolange #SolangeKnowles

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Ravyn Lenae is entering a new chapter, and fans across North America are ready for the journey.

The Chicago-born singer-songwriter has announced her 2026 North American headlining tour in support of her upcoming album, Blue Island, set for release on August 7.

#RavynLenae

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Meet Ravyn Lenae, a young creative from Chicago with a distinctive voice and a vision that refused to fit into traditional boxes.

#RavynLenae #BlueIsland #BlackCreatives

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On confidence, Mrs Obama says, “It is practice. It's just the reps that you get in. The more you do it, the more you know yourself in that moment.”

For Tems, it is, “You have to do things that bring more of you out, that make you more authentic. That helps with confidence.”

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Nyla Sams defines Black girlhood as a lived experience woven through culture, creativity, and strength.

Video: Tedx Talks

#BlackGirlMagic #NylaSams #BlackCreatives

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Meet Taye Diggs one of the Black actors who has built a remarkable career across Broadway, film, and television, redefining representation for Black actors in mainstream entertainment.

#TayeDiggs #BlackCreatives #BlackExcellence #Broadway