Why We Support BlackStar
JULY 30, 2024 BLACK PUBLIC MEDIA WEEKLY DISPATCH By Leslie Fields-Cruz The BlackStar Film Festival is celebrating its 13th season this week. Running Aug. 1-4 in downtown Philadelphia, the slate includes dozens of indie film screenings – both narrative and documentary – panel discussions, virtual screenings, and several social gatherings. BPM’s director of programs, Denise […]
Seeing ‘The Forgotten Ones’
July is off to a hot and steamy start … I’m prompted to remember the forgotten ones who, for a variety of reasons, live outdoors.
The Opportunity of July 4th
If you’re like me, you look forward to the opportunity to celebrate July 4th … But recent events have stirred a mix of feelings …
Delivering Public Media is No Solitary Endeavor
Black Public Media and TPT execs meet to discuss how delivering public media is not a solitary endeavor
A Peabody for ‘AfroPoP’
Last Sunday, makers of “Can You Bring It: Bill T. Jones and D-Man in the Waters,” and I accepted a Peabody for the “AfroPoP” Season 15 film.
Bringing it to the Peabody Awards
This Sunday, I will join filmmakers Rosalynde LeBlanc and Tom Hurwitz at the 84th Annual Peabody Awards to accept an award for …
Traveling this Summer?
I hope you had an enjoyable Memorial Day Weekend. I spent it on the West Coast visiting my parents. … Are you traveling this summer? …
A Bit of Input On INPUT
This week in Charleston, S.C., hundreds of public media executives and television producers from around the world are gathering for INPUT.
PitchBLACK Gratitude and Joy
Last week was full of great Black storytelling, gratitude and joy. I am so grateful for everyone who contributed to PitchBLACK’s success …
Time is Running Out …
If you’re planning to attend PitchBLACK you’d better hurry. Time is running out to reserve your spot. Registration closes Friday.