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.
As Federal Grants Fade, What’s Next?
Last week, the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) announced sweeping staff cuts …
As American as Apple Pie
APRIL 2, 2025 BLACK PUBLIC MEDIA WEEKLY DISPATCH By Leslie Fields-Cruz Like many of you, I grew up with public media. Together, my siblings and I would practice our ABCs and counting drills to songs sung on our favorite public TV shows. They exposed us to different forms of music and art. They taught us […]
Reserve Your Spot at PitchBLACK
MARCH 11, 2025 BLACK PUBLIC MEDIA WEEKLY DISPATCH By Leslie Fields-Cruz Ok, so you’re probably thinking: “That‘s what she always says.” You’re not wrong, But this year, it’s even MORE true because for the first time ever we’re bringing PitchBLACK to Harlem! Both the PitchBLACK Forum and PitchBLACK Awards will take place at the new […]
Staying Sane Amid the Chaos
MARCH 4, 2025 BLACK PUBLIC MEDIA WEEKLY DISPATCH By Leslie Fields-Cruz Change is funny. Sometimes it rolls in at the speed of molasses. Other times, it arrives so abruptly, we lose our balance. Right now, I feel we’re experiencing both simultaneously. Staying sane amid the chaos isn’t easy. But for me, doing the work we […]
February is a Necessary Starting Point
Black History Month 2025 is nearly over. I hope you’ve enjoyed a wide array of media and cultural events that center the Black experience.
Navigating Stormy Weather
FEBRUARY 11, 2025 BLACK PUBLIC MEDIA WEEKLY DISPATCH By Leslie Fields-Cruz During this second week of navigating stormy weather for Black History Month, BPM is pleased to co-present the public media premiere of What the Storms Taught Us, one of several short films featured in Season 2 of the series Homegrown: A Part of/Apart From. […]
Time to Stay Motivated
JANUARY 28, 2025 BLACK PUBLIC MEDIA WEEKLY DISPATCH By Leslie Fields-Cruz It’s been a hell of a month. I’m already feeling knocked around a bit by the weather and the wave of changes made in Washington, D.C., recently. The flood of emotions is A LOT! If I ignore the headlines for the day, I tend […]