What Do YOU Think?
I’m currently on vacation. While I’m away, the BPM staff is conducting two audience surveys. We REALLY want to know, what do you think?
This Summer, Get On Board!
This summer, the U.S. Senate is scheduled to vote on bills that will determine the future of public media.
Public Media Needs You, NOW!
Tomorrow, factions within the U.S. Congress will try to end public media. They’ve eliminated funding in the so called “BBB” and are now trying to claw back the 2024 appropriation.
The Sunny Season is Finally Here!
Pride Month. Juneteenth. Longer days. Hot nights. What’s not to like about the sunny season? BPM moved its “AfroPoP” series to June …
Veteran Stories Beyond Black & White
Public Media executives understanding the unifying power of veteran stories. Which is why during the Memorial Day holiday …
Strengthening Our Collective Resolve
For the past few days, I’ve been catching up with my public media colleagues at the PBS Annual Meeting in Atlanta. This marked my 24th Annual Meeting. …
Salute the Winners, then Lean In
We appreciate all who attended PitchBLACK whether in-person or virtual, and we salute all the winners. Now, it’s time to lean in.
Why Public Media Matters
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 informed, educated and connected. Public media is one of the last truly accessible platforms where stories are told […]
It’s Time to PitchBLACK!!!
When we started PitchBLACK back in 2015, there was nothing else quite like it in the documentary world that hyper focused on Black stories
Trailblazin’ Ain’t for the Faint of Heart
PitchBLACK is two weeks away. This year’s BPM Trailblazer is Lillian E. Benson … She knows that trailblazin’ aint for the faint of heart.