The Lillian E. Benson Retrospective
Black Public Media’s retrospective for our 2025 Trailblazer Lillian E. Benson (ACE) is available for streaming until May 12. Click below to learn more.
Anyone who has ever watched Black content on public media has likely been touched by the work of Black Public Media. For nearly 50 years, we’ve worked with independent filmmakers and public television providers to develop and distribute documentaries, narrative films and digital shorts about the global Black experience. More recently, we’ve begun working with immersive media makers to ensure Black content is part of the immersive media landscape. Explore our website to learn more about this award-winning organization and the creatives it supports.
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The Aunties shares the story of Black land stewards & culture bearers Donna Dear and Paulette Greene. Told alongside the lands of The Underground Railroad, this historic tale also interweaves the indelible legacies of Harriet Tubman and Mt. Pleasant Acres Farms.
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A Message from Black Public Media MAY 6, 2025 WEEKLY DISPATCH At Black Public Media, we know that public media is more than just a source of stories — it’s a public service that keeps our communities...
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PitchBLACK is two weeks away. This year's BPM Trailblazer is Lillian E. Benson ... She knows that trailblazin' aint for the faint of heart...
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