SATURDAY MORNING is focused on inspiring and equipping underserved students through hands-on learning, mentorship, and professional exposure. By fostering creativity, strategy, and communication skills, we will help the next generation of underserved youth to become leaders in the creative world.
OUR MISSION is to help underserved communities thrive in the creative fields.
OUR VISION is a world where everyone has equal opportunity in the creative industry.
We are dedicated to providing immersive learning experiences that empower underserved youth with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to thrive in the creative world.
Education
We cultivate meaningful relationships through mentorship, guiding the next generation to navigate and excel in the creative industry with the support and resources they need to succeed.
Mentorship
We inspire bold ideas and free expression, creating a space where young people can push boundaries, innovate, and explore their full creative potential with confidence.
Creativity
We are committed to building a creative industry that mirrors the diversity of society. By championing representation, we aim to inspire change and foster inclusivity across all creative fields.
Representation
Our History
SATURDAY MORNING was founded in 2016 as a collaborative community of seasoned executives, each bringing decades of experience across strategic and creative fields. By partnering with individuals and organizations, SATURDAY MORNING fosters transformative ideas designed to challenge and reshape perceptions around racial bias and injustice.
Our services have included consulting, strategy, creative, and production for Fortune 500 companies, including P&G, Spotify, Delta, and Facebook.
The Next Chapter
Our goal is to inspire and empower underserved high school students by giving them access to the creative industries. We create a dynamic, hands-on experience through teaching, mentorship, and professional exposure.
We aim to cultivate creativity, build essential skills, and broaden career horizons in fields such as advertising, design, media, film, and technology.
By fostering an inclusive, supportive environment, we equip our students with the tools, confidence, and networks to succeed and thrive as the next generation of diverse voices and innovators in the creative world. Read about our program.
Founders
The founders, alongside the board of directors, work collaboratively with individuals and organizations to inspire transformative ideas. Their efforts are focused on inspiring the next generation of diverse leaders in the creative industry.
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Keith Cartwright
Founder and CCO, Cartwright
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Geoff Edwards
Managing Director, Creative, GALE
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Kwame Taylor
Co-Founder at Kin
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Jayanta Jenkins
VP of Creative at Starbucks
Community
The SATURDAY MORNING program is designed for 16-18-year-olds from low-income communities in Los Angeles. We are open to high schoolers in 10th to 12th grades of all genders who have a passion for the creative fields but may not yet be aware of the diverse career opportunities available within them.
By offering exposure to different creative industries, the program aims to inspire and guide students, helping them discover potential career paths they may not have considered before.
Whether through hands-on experience or mentorship, students will gain valuable insights into how they can turn their creative interests into a sustainable career. Learn about our program.
BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE
The SATURDAY MORNING CENTER FOR CREATIVITY aims to inspire the next generation to explore futures in art and design. It is envisioned as a dynamic hub for the community, offering a wide range of programs focused on empowering children and young adults through the creative arts. From fine arts and performing arts to design, creative technology, and other artistic pursuits, the center will provide opportunities to explore and learn.
Pell Overton, an award-winning architectural and design firm, imagined a space for SATURDAY MORNING that goes beyond function — it will be a place for meeting, collaboration, and the exchange of ideas, all with the goal of creating solutions that have a meaningful impact on culture. Understanding that creativity is one of the most powerful forces in the world, Pell Overton’s design fosters an environment where young people can discover and express their creativity.
We look forward to witnessing this dream become a reality in the near future.
Contact
We are currently open to requests to have SATURDAY MORNING’S Advertising curriculum in your school or community center.
Email
Deja@saturdaymorning.co
Volunteer
SATURDAY MORNING is always eager to connect with those interested in getting involved. We are currently seeking educators and professionals who are actively working in the advertising or media industries.