Crowdsourcing democratizes the process of innovation by opening it up to people that might otherwise be siloed. With social justice and racial inequality at the forefront of our collective minds, we have the opportunity to use this process to identify actionable ideas that will amplify the impact of the Black Lives Matter movement.

While Black Lives Matter is not an official sponsor of this project, Tongal shares in the beliefs of the Black Lives Matter movement and holds up those ideals as the intended results of this ideation. When considering ideas, here are a few categories we are proposing as a starting point:

• Project Initiatives -  The Tongal platform is a tool that gives businesses access to a network of independent creators and technology that manages the creative workflow. Do you have an idea for a specific project, collaboration or new application of our platform? What does that look like?

• Potential Partners - Tongal is actively reaching out to partners and non-profits that can help inform and facilitate socially conscious and progressive initiatives. However, we are always open to new ideas and suggestions for organizations we may not be familiar with. We want to hear your thoughts.

• Community Development - What ideas do you have for new types of community programming and education? Historically, we’ve fostered our global community of creatives through community-led tutorials, movie discussions, live streams, 1:1 creative feedback sessions, and social content; however, there is always more to be done and we welcome ideas that concentrate on addressing racial inequality.

Finally, if you do not have a chosen organization in mind, we've started a list of non-profits for your consideration.:

• Black Lives Matter Global 
• Gathering For Justice 
• NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund 
• Southern Poverty Law Center 

As a company, we have work to do, and this is one of the steps we're taking to put our commitment into action.

The goal of this project is to identify new opportunities where the Tongal platform and creative community can be a force of good against racism and further the Black Lives Matter movement. The Tongal Team is currently taking action internally; however, we believe brilliant people are everywhere and the next great idea can come from anyone. So, in true Tongal fashion, we’re opening the floor. For this initiative, we want your take on how the Tongal platform can be a catalyst for progress and positive change.

ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS: 

• Tongal was built to give important stories a platform, and now, more than ever, it's our responsibility to do just that. 
• While there are many forms of injustice in our world, our hope is that by concentrating on anti-racism now, we will be able to help create lasting change.
• Contributing to non-profits financially is incredibly important, but where we want your input and creativity is on new ways our platform and community can be a force of good. 
• For this effort, we are welcoming submissions big and small. We encourage submitters to get specific.

To be considered for this project, you must include the below in your Concept submission:

• TEXT (REQUIRED) - In 250 characters, submit your idea on how the Tongal platform and community can be a force of good against racism.
  
  
• SUGGESTION CATEGORY (REQUIRED) - Indicate which category your idea best falls under or simply select "other".
  
  
• NON-PROFIT OF CHOICE (REQUIRED) -  Input your chosen Non-profit to receive a $250 donation per winning submission.

1. Unless provided otherwise, all work must be your own original creation and free of any copyrighted material. You shall provide detailed information of your work regarding the source, the creator and background information as requested by Tongal.
   
   
2. BY SUBMITTING AN ENTRY, YOUR SUBMISSION IMMEDIATELY BECOMES THE SOLE PROPERTY OF TONGAL OR ITS ASSIGNEES - SEE OFFICIAL RULES FOR MORE DETAILS ABOUT OWNERSHIP OF ENTRIES. YOU MAY NOT PUBLICLY SHARE OR PUBLISH YOUR SUBMISSION IN ANY MANNER AND YOU MAY NOT POST OR UPLOAD YOUR SUBMISSION TO ANY WEBSITE OR VIDEO HOSTING SITE (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, FACEBOOK, YOUTUBE OR VIMEO), WITHOUT THE PRIOR EXPRESS WRITTEN CONSENT OF TONGAL. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THIS REQUIREMENT MAY RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION OF YOUR ENTRY IN THE PROJECT.
   
   
3. Submissions cannot contain any profanity, offensive language, nudity or otherwise objectionable material, the determination of which is solely at the discretion of Sponsor.
   
   
4. Submissions must not portray Sponsor in a negative way, the determination of which will solely reside with Sponsor.
   
   
5. By submitting to this project, you acknowledge that your work may become subject to public voting on the Tongal site. Public voting may be used to help the project sponsor determine the final rank order.
   
   
6. Limit 5 submissions per member.
   
   
7. You must be at least thirteen (13) years or old to enter. The Sponsor reserves the right to repost the contest at their discretion.
   
   
8. Creators of selected submissions must provide the standard Tongal W-9, Winner Affidavit, and IP Assignment.
   
   
9. See OFFICIAL RULES for additional contest information, terms and conditions. If there is any conflict or inconsistency between these requirements and the Official Rules, the terms and conditions of these requirements shall prevail.