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ABOUT BTBSN

Creativity.
Community.
Purpose.

BTBSN, the BlackTeaBrownSuga Network, is a creative media, mentorship, and community platform rooted in music, media, mental health-informed support, youth development, and cultural connection.

We build creative ecosystems where people can heal, grow, create, and sustain themselves through mentorship, events, media projects, community programming, and real opportunities to develop their gifts.

Aaleah Oliver and Michael, a BTBSN Jr. youth creative, recording the Hear Me, Don’t Hurt Me podcast during the Soul-Rox Festi

The BTBSN Ecosystem

One network. Three connected journeys through creativity, mentorship, growth, and community.

Official BlackTeaBrownSuga Network logo.

BTBSN

Creative media, events, storytelling, mentorship, and community programming rooted in music, media, mental health-informed support, and cultural connection.

Official BTBSN Jr. logo, representing the youth and community arm of BlackTeaBrownSuga Network.

BTBSN Jr.

Youth and community development through creativity, leadership, mentorship, safe spaces, and skill-building.

Official Creative Apprenticeship Program logo, representing BTBSN’s creative mentorship and development program.

CAP

The Creative Apprenticeship Program helps participants build purpose, discipline, creative confidence, community connection, and pathways to opportunity.

Leadership Team

BTBSN is led by creatives, mentors, and community builders who help turn ideas into structure, creativity into opportunity, and safe space into real growth.

Eszquire Harris speaking at a microphone inside the former BlackTeaBrownSuga Café x Lounge on Broadway Avenue in McKees Rocks
Aaleah Oliver, COO and Senior Mentor of BlackTeaBrownSuga Network.

Eszquire Harris

Aaleah Oliver

Founder / CEO / Creative Director

COO / Senior Mentor

"I needed a safe space to exist and learn who I can be in this world, I appreciate BTBSN for being that"

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- BTBSN Creative

FAQ

What is BTBSN?
BTBSN is a creative media, mentorship, and community platform rooted in music, media, mental health-informed support, youth development, and cultural connection.

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What is CAP?
CAP is the Creative Apprenticeship Program, a mentorship and creative development program within the BTBSN ecosystem.

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Is CAP therapy?
No. CAP is not therapy or clinical mental health treatment. It is a creative mentorship and community development program built with mental health-informed care, support, structure, and accountability.

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How can I get involved?

You can join CAP, attend upcoming events, explore BTBSN services, connect with our team, or reach out about mentorship and collaboration opportunities.

BlackTeaBrownSuga Network builds creative ecosystems where people heal, grow, create, and sustain themselves through music, media, mentorship, events, and community programming.

Love Ain't Magic album cover featuring original artwork drawn by Eszquire Harris for the BTBSN music project.

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