We Can Do This!

The summer of 2025 is effectively over. Time to hunker down for fall. For Black Public Media, that means working to attract 1.8 million donors. With your help, I know we can do this.

If you’ve been unplugged this summer, let me explain. Congress punched a huge hole in Black Public Media’s budget when they passed the rescission bill in July. It hurts, but we’re not going anywhere!

We were already working toward building a new Black Stories Production Fund before Congress dropped the ax. The government’s actions are providing an impetus for us to push those efforts into high gear. 

We’re creating a fund that is inoculated against the shifting winds of politics. Never again, do I want to see BPM forced to curtail successful programs like our Open Call, our 360 Incubator + Bootcamp or our AfroPoP: the Ultimate Cultural Exchange series because someone in a position of power decides to reneg on their commitments.

We’re asking each donor to contribute a minimum of $5.00. Your gift can be a one-time donation, or you can become one of our monthly contributors. Tell your colleagues and loved ones about the campaign and if your employer offers matched giving, have them match your generosity. Feel free to share this video appeal and blog post widely.

As loyal subscribers who support our mission, many of you have already donated. For that, we are extremely grateful. We look forward to the rest of you joining us. Together, I know we can and will Fuel the Future of Black Stories.