BIPOC Outdoor Industry Freelancer Guide
“Don’t make the most vulnerable people in this industry - Black and Indigenous freelancers - chase down missing wages. We can’t pay bills with late paychecks, gear or second selects.”
As a BIPOC-owned marketing agency located in one of the most predominately white states in the country, we, like many others, experienced a dramatic shift in business following May 25, 2020. We were called upon to advise, participate and contribute to brands’, organizations’ and institutions’ commitments and objectives around diversity, equity, inclusion and justice. As an experienced and educated Black voice in the outdoor space, we began to see the vulnerability of BIPOC individuals and agencies taking part in this work.
The incredible team at Melanin Base Camp has assembled a freelancer guide of survival strategies from consulting agreement templates to email scripts around compensation, invoicing and modeling participation for BIPOC individuals being asked to take part in marketing, digital and consulting services. Whether you are a BIPOC professional in the space or looking to hire one, take time to read and take note.
