The Why

Black, Brown & Queer and Trans People of Color (QTPOC) folks deserve a space where their art is centered. Life attempts to put us in boxes and limit us to particular labels, but inside The Qube we are three-dimensional. We are showing our depth & breathe by speaking our truth, sharing our wisdom, and spreading our joy through music & podcasts. The Qube will be a place for people to be inspired by the various ways Black, Brown, QTPOC people show up in the world.

The Story

For the past two years, Anna DeShawn & the E3 Radio team have been dreaming, planning, and now executing the development of The Qube. Anna says, “Two years ago we knew that we had to create an app to make it easier for folks to listen to the station. Through conversation it was clear we had to include podcasts as part of the experience. Podcasts are radio 2.0 but it’s incredibly difficult to find good ones. This app is something we wanted to see in the world so we decided to create it”.  The E3 Radio team has put a plan in place to fuel this dream and now they need your help. 

The Facts

There are three inequalities the E3 team are seeking to address; ownership, visibility, and financial equity.

• The Qube is powered by E3 Radio, which is majority owned by a Black Queer woman. The team is composed of Black LGBTQ business owners, advisors, and champions. 
• E3 Radio has  been providing Queer POC a platform to be seen & heard for over a decade. The Qube is a natural evolution of that work. 
• The Qube will offer a revenue sharing program and tipping functionality to compensate podcast creatives for their work. 

The Process

Every podcast that lives inside of The Qube is listened to by our podcasting listening team. They use our Qubric as their guide to score each piece of content. Our Qubric values content, production quality, the delivery and other important elements that make up a good podcast. We want to curate the best podcasts by Black, Brown, & QTPOC creatives. 

Here more from Anna DeShawn
Founder/CEO, E3 Radio | Project Lead, The Qube

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App Features

We want our users to feel centered and seen when they login into the app. Amber has done a masterful job of designing a UI/UX that will welcome you in. 

• You can sign up by using your email address or leveraging Facebook or Twitter
• Tell us your birthdate so we can send you special birthday deals too

• Choose your topic & identity preferences
• We’ve got a free and paid version of the app. The paid version will have access The Qube exclusive content and other in-app features.
• Land inside the app and enjoy the experience

• Subscribe to podcasts and then TIP the creators #TheyDeserve
• Listen to your favorite podcasts
• Check out The Qube recommendations
• Easy access to your subscriptions

• Tune-in to E3 Radio 24/7/365
• Wake Up with Anna & Friends at your fingertips
• E3 Radio curated playlists highlighting BIPOC QTPOC artists

The Opportunity 

Nothing like The Qube currently exists in the marketplace.

We have an opportunity to, 

• Invest in underrepresented creatives
• Amplify Queer and independent musical artists 
• Compensate podcast creatives 
• Extend the reach of podcast creators
• Create a curated hub of quality content

How Can You Help

• Make a commitment to give during June
• Share our Indiegogo campaign with your networks & use #thequbeapp
• Introduce us to people you think would help us amplify this project
• Connect us to media outlets you think would be interested in covering our story