Saluting ‘American Sons’ and ‘The Inquisitor’
This winter, PBS will host the broadcast premiere of two BPM-funded films: ” American Sons” and “The Inquisitor.”
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
JANUARY 6, 2026 BLACK PUBLIC MEDIA WEEKLY DISPATCH By Leslie Fields-Cruz We hope you all had an enjoyable holiday season and are now charging into the new year with renewed vigor. The work of bringing compelling Black stories to the public via traditional and digital media continues and helping people like you do that is […]
Thank You, Donors!
DECEMBER 10, 2025 BLACK PUBLIC MEDIA WEEKLY DISPATCH By Leslie Fields-Cruz . BPM just had the best Giving Tuesday in years. Last week, BPM asked our supporters to include us in their Giving Tuesday plans. We are thrilled by the response and are deeply appreciative of those who gave. I hope those of you […]
How Deep is Your Love for BPM?
Today is Giving Tuesday! It offers a great opportunity make a gift and show the haters we won’t be erased. BLACK STORIES MATTER!
WANTED: Heartfelt Stocking Stuffers
On Giving Tuesday, send Black Public media some holiday cheer. Heartfelt stocking suffers are deeply appreciated and sorely needed.
Channeling Sankofa Energy
On Veterans Day, we stop to recall the sacrifices and contributions many Americans have made through military service. That’s Sankofa energy.
Giving Thanks at Harvest Season
This has been a challenging year. Not just for Black Public Media and our public media partners, but for all independent media makers.
Forging New Alliances
Change is always somewhat uncomfortable. But it’s also exciting. This Thursday, I’m joining a panel discussion on “Forging New Alliances.”
The Power of Independent Voices
The Black Film Festival: Shorts Series, returned to Sag Harbor’s Bay Street Theater this month, filling the space with independent voices …
Resisting in Solidarity
Amid today’s steady barrage of attacks on public media and all things Black — I find it therapeutic to commune in solidarity with my …