Podcasts have taken listening audiences by storm over the years and now the platform, Hayti, is home to the largest selection of Black podcasters. Hayti is the leading Black-owned news aggregation app that was launched by Cary Wheelous in 2021. The platform highlights content solely from Black publishers and has since secured over 2,000 platforms led by Black hosts.
When Wheelous first launched the app, it curated print and on-air news. The tech entrepreneur launched Hayti to provide users with news and information from Black voices and amplifies them on a global scale. “Creating a news aggregation app from credible Black publishers and outlets allows our community to connect with culturally relevant, fact-checked information and stop the spread of misinformation on social media,” noted the Hayti CEO in a press release.
Since its launch, Hayti has made history as the first mobile app to feature over 200 Black publishers and 2,000 Black podcasters on both Android and iOS devices. Hayti’s decision to expand its reach into podcasts is reflective of the company’s ability to be in tune with the needs of its users. Users will be able to find, listen, share and save their favorite podcasts due to the new expansion. The app also allows users to personalize their feeds by following topics, publishers and podcasts that pique their interest.
“Launching the podcast section of the Hayti app was so important to me because I wanted everyone, no matter their preference of news, to find a home at Hayti,” said Wheelous. Hayti puts out all the latest conversations, interviews, breaking news and more in one place – with many customers complimenting the simple user-friendly design layout. Supporting Black content creators has been made easier with the creation of the platform.
Hayti is rooted in elevating the Black community and takes its name from a historic community located in the city of Durham, North Carolina. The “Hayti” community was named after Haiti and was the first Black community to become fully self-sufficient in America. Hayti flourished from the 1880s to the 1940s and became known as the “The Black Capitol of the South.”
Interested users can download the platform from their device’s available app store. Publishers and podcasters can fill out a form to partner with Hayti and enlarge viewer or listener engagement.
