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Happy Women’s History Month!

April 13, 2022

Happy Women’s History Month to all of the amazing empowering women and their immense impact on the world every day! This month shines a light on the contributions women have made, and we aim to highlight resources regarding wellbeing, career and more.

Ketanji Jackson Confirmed by Senate

April 8, 2022

The Senate confirms Ketanji Brown Jackson in a 53-47 vote that elevates the first Black woman to the top of the judicial branch. We are so proud to witness this historical milestone! 

Republic Recommends: Saint Harraway & Justin Davis

April 1, 2022

Here are some more amazing career recommendations from our SVP of A&R Saint Harraway, and our A&R Justin Davis. Help us continue to elevate Black access. What does your role/department oversee?  The A&R department is the division of a record label that oversees discovering and signing talent. We oversee artistic development by maintaining and fostering […]

CROWN Act

March 26, 2022

We applaud the U.S. House of Representatives for passing the CROWN Act! Hair discrimination remains a source of racial bias that impacts the Black community. The CROWN Act aims to correct this injustice by making hair discrimination illegal. What is the CROWN Act? The CROWN Act (Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair) […]

Republic Recommends: Devon Libran

March 14, 2022

In focusing on our overarching theme of elevating access, we compiled some amazing recommendations from our SVP of Visual Content & Production, Devon Libran. Here are his pieces of advice for those wanting to get started in the industry, as well as how best to format resumes and portfolios.  What does your role/department oversee? All things […]

Mental Health Resources with Sounds of Saving

February 25, 2022

Another round of mental health resources by and for the Black community in honor of Black History Month, but this time we’ve partnered with Sounds of Saving for their insight and recommendations. Have you relied on any of these resources in the past, or have any recommendations you want to add? Let us know. Melanin […]

Mental Health Resources by and for the Black Community

February 25, 2022

Happy Black History Month! In light of our focus on mental health, we’re highlighting a number of great mental health and wellness resources made by and for the Black community. Give some of these a try and let us know what your goals are to live a happier, healthier life.  Black Girl In Om offers […]

Black History Month

February 25, 2022

In honor of Black History Month, we partnered with Jordan Moss, the amazing talented artist who created this powerful imagery that celebrates Black culture and music. Jordan captured the vibrancy of Black music, and the sentiment that the roots of all music comes from the Black community. This month and beyond, we thank Black artists for […]

RIP Cheslie Kryst

February 25, 2022

In the wake of Cheslie Kryst’s tragic death on January 30, 2022, we wanted to honor her life and emphasize the importance of mental health, especially in the Black community. We send our most heartfelt condolences to Cheslie’s family. In her honor, her mother stated that you can make a donation to Dress for Success, […]

Lunar New Year

February 25, 2022

This Lunar New Year, we celebrate the Year of the Tiger, which symbolizes strength and, according to Chinese folk tales, the power to ward off disaster.  Celebrated across the world, this holiday marks the start of the new year according to the Lunar calendar and traditionally was a time to honor deities as well as […]

Colleyville, TX

February 25, 2022

The attack on a synagogue in Colleyville, TX on Jan 16, in which a rabbi and several congregants were taken hostage, comes amid a frightening rise in antisemitism in the U.S. and after several deadly attacks on synagogues across the country.  This act of hatred and bigotry is an attack on the ideals of an […]

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

February 25, 2022

In honor of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., we’re highlighting some activists of today and how you can get involved in helping your community. Inez Bordeaux: Locked up in St. Louis’s notorious Workhouse jail because she couldn’t pay bail, Bordeaux dedicated her life after being released to ending cash bail and restructuring the money […]