This year at The Webbys, we’re celebrating online connection and the ways it supports and uplifts us during challenging times. From keeping in touch with colleagues on Slack to discovering new communities on social media and more, the Internet isn’t just a tool for communicating—it’s an essential lifeline, and a platform for advocacy and activism, too. We’ve honored many powerful community-centric projects over the years at The Webbys. Here, we’ve highlighted three standout picks, including a past Webby Winner and projects launched by IADAS member Naj Austin and Jameela Jamil, the host of this year’s Webby Awards show. Looking to learn more and connect with a like-minded community? Start with a few picks we've curated below.
Founded by Jameela Jamil, the host of The 25th Annual Webby Awards, I Weigh is an online platform for sharing ideas and sparking activism around everything from mental health to climate change. The site’s homepage is filled with thought-provoking essays and practical advice, and you can sign up for a weekly email to get the latest news and info on exclusive events, too.
Pocket, winner of multiple Webby People’s Voice Awards, makes it easy to curate your experience online. With the Pocket browser extension and apps, you can save articles, written by your favorite cultural critics, nuanced Twitter threads that you want to save for later, videos, and other content into a comprehensive catalog that you can read and view anytime, from any of your devices.
Ethel’s Club, founded by Webby Awards judge Naj Austin, is an “online social and wellness club” created specifically for people of color, and it’s where inclusivity meets empowerment. Sign up for a membership ($17/month) to access a wide range of events designed to heal and inspire, including guided yoga classes, guest speaker sessions, and more.
ICYMI: Currently, the Internet is voting to crown the All-Time Best Webby 5-Word Speech! The competition started with 64 of the most memorable speeches in Webby history. Round 4 of matchups, featuring the remaining 8 speeches is now LIVE! See the full bracket here, and cast your vote on Instagram and Twitter. The winner will be crowned during the Webby Awards XXV virtual show next Tuesday, May 18th!
