June 21st 2023.
Black is Beautiful, an influential initiative launched by Weathered Souls Brewing CO in 2020 in support of equality and social justice reform, is making a resounding comeback. This time, the movement stands firmly alongside the National Black Brewers Association, with 100% of the proceeds supporting the newly launched organization in its efforts to foster inclusivity and black representation in the brewing industry.
The Black is Beautiful initiative has an incredible history of raising awareness about the daily injustices endured by people of color. Last year, the movement united 1601+ breweries across all 50 states in the United States and 21 countries worldwide and raised over 5 million in funds to support local charities. Brewers from around the world have shown their support by promoting sales of the open source “Black is Beautiful” stout and adding their own creative spin on its evolving recipe.
Marcus Bakersville, co-founder and head brewer at Weathered Souls Brewing, believes that this initiative will continue to have a lasting impact on the brewing community. “Black is Beautiful Volume 2 embodies the spirit of solidarity, empowering the brewing community to embrace diversity and equality” he said. “Our alliance with the National Black Brewers Association will continue to pave the way for a more inclusive beer industry.”
The National Black Brewers Association was launched in May 2020, and is the first of its kind non-profit organization. The NB2A is dedicated to creating a more equitable and diverse beer industry through education, policy, and community. The proceeds from the Black is Beautiful initiative will be directed towards impactful efforts that align with their mission.
Weathered Souls Brewing Company is a renowned James Beard nominated craft brewery based in San Antonio, Texas. Founded by Marcus Baskerville and Mike Holt in 2016, the brewery has gained widespread recognition for its exceptional beer offerings, community engagement, and commitment to social justice.
Less than 1% of craft breweries in the U.S. are owned by African Americans and there is no single entity to help African American brewers and brewery owners with their specific needs and issues. This has been the driving force behind the creation of the National Black Brewers Association. The NB2A is governed by a dynamic Board of Directors composed of the most experienced and successful Black brewery owners and brew masters across the country.
The Black is Beautiful initiative has already made a lasting impact on the brewing community, and it is inspiring to see the continued efforts of Weathered Souls Brewing and the National Black Brewers Association to support diversity and equity in the industry. For more information on the Black is Beautiful initiative, Weathered Souls Brewing, and the National Black Brewers Association, please visit their respective websites.
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