Editorial Policy
Effective Date: August 8, 2025
1 – Purpose and Scope
This Editorial Policy outlines the standards and guidelines governing all content published on the Young, Black & Global (“YBG,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) website, social platforms, and affiliated digital media channels. Our goal is to ensure that all YBG content—editorial, branded, or community-generated—reflects the integrity, values, and voice of the Young, Black & Global movement: Move. Think. Be. This policy applies to YBG staff, contractors, contributors, guest writers, community contributors, collaborators, brand partners, and sponsored content producers
2 – Editorial Mission and Principles
We aim to inspire, inform, and empower global Black youth with authentic stories and ideas rooted in culture, innovation, identity, and growth. Principles: Accuracy, Representation, Respect, Transparency, Accountability.
3 – Content Creation and Review Process
All content (articles, videos, interviews, photography, social posts) is reviewed for clarity, factual accuracy, legal/ethical compliance, and alignment with YBG values. Process: submission → editorial review → legal/ethical check (as needed) → final approval. YBG may edit, modify, or decline any submission.
4 – Community and User-Generated Content
Contributors warrant they own/hold rights to submitted materials and grant YBG a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to publish, edit, and distribute. Submissions may be edited for clarity/formatting. We prohibit hate speech, harassment, discrimination, false/misleading information, obscene/defamatory content, and unauthorized copyrighted material.
5 – Corrections and Updates
We correct material errors promptly and note significant corrections/retractions where appropriate. Send requests to help@youngblackGlobal.com with details and supporting sources
6 – Independence and Objectivity
YBG maintains editorial independence from advertisers/sponsors. Sponsored content, affiliate links, or brand collaborations are clearly disclosed. Partnerships do not influence editorial decisions.
7 – Inclusion and Ethical Standards
We avoid cultural appropriation, stereotyping/tokenism, and exploitation of sensitive subjects. We amplify diverse voices across the global Black community.
8 – Visual and Multimedia Standards
Visuals must accurately represent subjects, respect licensing/rights, align with brand guidelines, and include credits where applicable. Stock or AI-generated imagery is used ethically and disclosed when relevant.
9 – Legal Compliance and Intellectual Property
All YBG content complies with applicable copyright, privacy, and defamation laws. Unauthorized reproduction is prohibited. Third-party materials are used only with license/permission. YBG isn’t responsible for external sites.
10 – Updates to This Policy
We may update this policy periodically. The latest version will display a revised Effective Date.
11 – Contact Us
Email: help@youngblackGlobal.com Mailing Address: PO Box 340038, Hartford, CT 06450
