Check out our February newsletter: Arrivals & Departures Read an article about migration from our inaugural 2017 issue and visit SFMOMA San Francisco Museum of Modern Art for Outlandish Departures March 6th. https://lnkd.in/dkahMDqN
关于我们
Umber is a media company amplifying global perspectives of Black people and people of color through storytelling. Founded in 2017 by Mike Nicholls, it began as a graphic journal and evolved into a connected global community of tastemakers, movement-builders, and visionaries shaping culture. Umber has independently released print publications, hosted in-person activations, and offers curated online content, featuring over 100 contributors from diverse locations worldwide. Its mission is to promote discovery, inspiration, and reflection by highlighting authentic worldviews and creative expression. Umber is a hub for thoughtful engagement and storytelling, bridging cultural narratives and visual innovation.
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https://www.thisisumber.com
Umber的外部链接
- 所属行业
- 媒体制作
- 规模
- 2-10 人
- 总部
- Oakland，California
- 类型
- 自有
- 创立
- 2017
- 领域
- visual design、editorial design、illustration、photography、curation、digital design、content creation、media、events、interviews和activations
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98 Vernon St
US，California，Oakland，94610
Umber员工
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Let's talk about what happened on Valentine's Day :) https://lnkd.in/gW6uQwzq
Founder & CEO | Creative Director | Media Innovator Amplifying Diverse Voices through Storytelling
Yesterday I spoke about Umber (publicly) for the first time in 4 years at CreativeMornings/ Oakland at Mama Dog Studios. It was beautiful and healing to talk about the journey and future of Umber. I'm still processing the moment but I'm thankful to have shared space with friends, peers and the Bay Area community. I left feeling encouraged and empowered to keep doing what I'm doing. As I'm building out the infrastructure and operations for Umber's media footprint I'm proud to uplift another touch point... Umber Studio. Led by me and a talented team of designers, media producers, and writers, we offer a curated range of creative services rooted in our commitment to culture-building, collectivity, and impactful storytelling. We're here to collaborate, define and amplify – bringing your vision to life. Learn more by visiting https://lnkd.in/gA65Db3X
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Hey all, This is Mike Nicholls, and I’m excited to connect with you in 2025.?As the founder and now?CEO, I’m relaunching?Umber?as a media platform, evolving from the print magazine I began in 2017.?Our mission remains to amplify and highlight the creative perspectives of Black American, Indigenous, Latin American, African, Asian, Arabic, Pacific Islander, and other communities of color.?Umber?will focus on art, design, music, and cultural discovery—authentically documenting and sharing the worldviews of dynamic individuals through online content, in-person experiences, and print media. I believe that there is a problem with media; whether it’s online, TV, print and social media. The perspectives and culture of Black communities and people of color are segmented from an exploitive and extractive lens creating unnecessary division in our narratives. Most media companies, lacking our lived experiences, selectively tell stories that fail to reflect our full spectrum. Those seeking nuanced stories reflecting our worldview must sift through different media channels to find our true selves, yet we rarely own the narratives featured on their platforms. Read full letter here: https://lnkd.in/gAJK2gPy
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The Joy of Agitation: Dive into the world of Amos Kennedy Jr., where ink, paper, and 35 years of bold printmaking invite us to embrace imperfection. Learn how his ‘Citizen Printer’ philosophy uses letterpress to empower, provoke, and inspire. From the Letterform Archive in San Francisco: A candid conversation with Amos reveals how raw aesthetics, ‘bad printing,’ and a fearless approach to PRINT can spark social transformation. Read our conversation here: https://lnkd.in/gPZGGPYp
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Excited to announce that Umber will be available at the Black Future Newsstand in Chicago starting Oct 4th! We only have limited copies left, so grab yours and experience Black & Brown excellence in print media in Chicago next weekend. Held at this immersive public art activation at Gallery Guichard in the south side of Chicago, presented by Media 2070 (mediareparations.org), MediaJustice, and Black River Life (www.blackriver.life), with support from Race Forward. Black Future Newsstand, created by Media 2070, is an art installation overflowing with visions of the abundant future Black communities deserve. What does a media that loves Black people look, feel and sound like in a future where reparations are real? Black Future Newsstand invites you to step inside and imagine it. #BlackFutureNewsstand #Umber #PrintMedia #Storytelling
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Founder & CEO | Creative Director | Media Innovator Amplifying Diverse Voices through Storytelling
Hey all, excited to be hosting and moderating: Where are the Black Designers? Oakland Meetup Saturday May 4, 2024 | 4-7pm The Sanctuary 3344 Grand Avenue, Oakland CA "Black Design: Convergence, Community and Dialogue" --- The event will prioritize and focus on Black designers, creatives and attendees. --- RSVP: https://lnkd.in/dMTqtgBw Limited seating The meetup is all about discussing the convergence of seemingly separate design subgroups and building community among Black designers from all disciplines in Oakland and throughout the Bay Area. Panel: Mike Nicholls, Creative Director & Founder, Umber (moderator) Deanna Van Buren, Design Director & Co-founder, Designing Justice + Designing Spaces ? Indya McGuffin, Design Operations Lead, Netflix Randy Wells, Artistic Director & Founder, Rockridge Curated sounds by: Sasha Kelley Where are the Black Designers? is a volunteer-run, nonprofit design advocacy organization.