If you’re one of the millions of social media users who like to keep their finger on the pulse, then Clubhouse has probably popped up on your radar at least a few times over the past few months. It’s currently the trending social network on the planet, making the likes of Facebook and Twitter look dated and boring. Unlike the rest of the social media services, Clubhouse relies on voice chats to connect users with each other. It’s also currently an invite-only service, making it a super exclusive, hip hangout for the internet’s privileged few.
Before you go looking for an invite to the Audible world of awesomeness, it’s probably a good idea to learn a little more about its origins. And today, we’re helping you do just that. So without further ado, let’s take a look at where Clubhouse came from and whether or not it’s Black-owned.
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Clubhouse, the hippest and most humane social networking service, first saw the light of day in March 2020. At the time, it was purely an experimental service; far from the crazy hype machine it is today. It showed immediate potential, which is why it was valued at $100 million just a few months after launch.
