The Aux is a digital media organization whose aim is to invest in Black creatives’ dreams with special attention paid to marginalized creatives on the front lines of Black contemporary culture. We exist as a grant-making, networking, and promotional resource for these creatives and their audiences. Through The Aux Creative Fund, mission driven events, and insightful reporting on music culture and artists, we strive to make creative communities more equitable.
About The Aux
Meet the Team
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CEO
Yacine founded The Aux the summer after graduating from Brown University and drives long term vision and growth. She has 7 years of events production experience and her expertise lies in branded live experiences.
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COO
Kyle is an artist manager and founder of Planet88 Management where he services artist, songwriter, and producer clients. He oversees administrative and operational functions for the Aux.
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Content Manager & Creative Director
Kidest leads The Aux's aesthetic direction and cohesive branding. She creates all of the graphics used across multiple social media platforms.
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Digital Content Creator
Alan Danger Baez is the words and voice behind the Aux Put Me On series, taking on the role of technical writer and content creator since May of 2022.
Alan hails from Menifee, in the barren desert region of Riverside county, but spent his formative college years in the Bay at San Jose State where his love for supporting artists and community organizing was nurtured.
Alan's passion for community lies in a passion for uplifting marginalized voices. Alan is a big fan of jazz, long walks on the beach, and being a hater as much as a lover.
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Events Coordinator
Brandon Burke, also known as B Burke, is an open format DJ and creative from Brooklyn, NY. Through his work with The Aux, he aims to lower the barrier of entry for Black and Brown people to enter the creative field.
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Aux Fellow
Adrianna works to capture the experiences of past Creative Fund grantees though quantitate data analysis and interviews.