The Cost of Cowardice
Despite millions of Americans’ please to preserve public media, Congress and the Senate opted to defund it.
The Power of Partnerships
You know who your REAL friends are when the going gets tough. Black Public Media is fortunate to have A LOT of powerful partnerships with friends — old and new.
Yes, We Will!
JULY 10, 2025 BLACK PUBLIC MEDIA WEEKLY DISPATCH By Leslie Fields-Cruz Earlier this week, members of our board who reside in Los Angeles and I hosted an intimate gathering to discuss BPM’s history, our many accomplishments, and our future plans. Our guests included an assortment of prospective donors, former grantees and other interested parties. We […]
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.