Kerry Washington has been named a new investor in a social media app designed to be a destination for connections, culture, and commerce. As exclusively reported by TechCrunch , the actress has issued financial support of Spill ahead of the platform’s 2nd anniversary.
Washington has been a frequent user of the app and hosts live video conversations known to users as “tea parties” for her followers.
“She’s incredibly accessible and knowledgeable, especially around these topics, and is not scared in any way, shape, or form about really engaging with people directly,” detailed founder Alphonzo Terrell to the outlet. “I think it really does represent the kind of environment we want to cultivate on Spill … We’re all human here, too. Let’s connect.”
“When I joined Spill as a user, I was amazed and inspired by how safe the community felt. I immediately wanted to support the growth of the platform, because safety is a powerful tool to foster honesty, creativity, connection, and community,” added the UnPrisoned star in a statement.
“In a digital world where marginalized groups, especially Black, Brown, and LGBTQIA folks, rarely feel prioritized, SPILL stands out. I’m proud to be part of this community as both a user and an investor.”
Most recently on Spill, the 47-year-old hosted a Tea Party for Voter Registration Day and made space for discourse on multiple issues about the upcoming election and the role voters can play in initiating political and social change.
On Spill, users called Spillionaires can express themselves by easily adding 90 characters of text to an image, GIF, or video. Additionally, people can share, quote, or comment on each post, or “Spill” what they see in their brew, and the Spillboard makes it easy to discover the hottest Spills and latest trends from all over the world. People can also engage in live activity and conversation and play games like Spades or join a Tea Party.
SPILL is available for download on both iOS and Android devices.
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