Baratunde

is creating a community headquarters for his creative work

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  • Exclusive content including things I’ve made the world hasn’t seen
  • Early or discounted tickets to live events 
  • Monthly group video/conference calls
  • Priority responses on my public text message number
  • A warm, fuzzy feeling
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$10
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  • A warm, fuzzy feeling with some tingles thrown in.
  • Everything in the previous tier
Producers
$25
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This tier gives you:


  • A warm, fuzzy feeling with extra tingles and a fluttering in your belly.
  • Everything in the previous tiers

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About

WAIT, WHO ARE YOU? WHAT DO YOU DO? WHAT'S GOING ON HERE??


I'm Baratunde Thurston, and I talk about things that matter often in a way that doesn’t make them sound like “Things. That. Matter.” I’ve done this on stage, on television, in audio, and on every major social platform. You may have experienced my work through my 2019 TED Talk on Living While Black, The Onion, The Daily Show, MSNBC, or podcasts. Maybe you've read book How To Be Black, my Twitter breakdowns of Robert Mueller’s indictments, or saw me speak at your school.

Twenty years into my career, I realize I’ve been scattering my creativity and energy, chasing the approval of algorithms or network executives, both of which pose a risk to democracy! Now I’m ready to finally listen to my mother’s constant childhood advice to “build your own.” That’s where you come in.

BUT, WHERE DO I COME IN?


This Patreon will be my headquarters for creative work, and I’m inviting you in. While the media formats and projects will evolve, the core premise is this: I use humor and intelligence to address serious issues in a way that is hopeful and promotes action. I don’t believe progress just happens. I believe we make it. And I believe the stories we tell help shape the world we live in. I want to live in a dope world, so I plan to tell dope stories. The areas I’m most invested in are race, climate, technology, and democracy… because I like taking on the easy stuff.

I'm currently working on: 
  • follow-ups to my 2019 TED talk about #LivingWhileBlack
  • replacing the current US president in the 2020 election
  • a new podcast that helps (re)define what it means to be a citizen at a time when investing in the common good feels all too uncommon
I will continue to pursue commercial projects -- someone tell Ryan Coogler I will take any part in Black Panther 2 --, but I want you there with me, seeing into the process and strengthening the foundation on which it all gets built. You’ll be some combination of street team member, fan, investor, and collaborator, learning with me as I evolve and as my use of this platform evolves.

COOL COOL, BUT WHAT DO I GET? WHO IS THIS FOR?

If you support at any level you are helping support all my work including the weekly Recommentunde email dispatches. Every patron also gets exclusive or priority access to , original content from me, my text message number, first look at and input on new projects, invites and discounts to real world events, and group video conference calls. At higher levels you also get personalized, autographed copies of my book, How To Be Black. I've made some posts public so you can get a flavor, and here's an FAQ.

You may be someone who
  • follows me on a social platform and loves what you’ve seen but wishes you knew more of what I was up to;
  • is inspired by the way I use my voice and wants to join me in my work;
  • simply wants to say, “Great job, Baratunde!” but with money, like the boss you are;
If the above describes you in any way, this Patreon is for you.

Recent posts by Baratunde

By becoming a patron, you'll instantly unlock access to 55 exclusive posts
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Audio releases
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Images
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Livestreams
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Poll
21
Writings
12
Videos
By becoming a patron, you'll instantly unlock access to 55 exclusive posts
6
Audio releases
57
Images
5
Links
2
Livestreams
1
Poll
21
Writings
12
Videos
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