‘Yes, We Can” is What We Do
During America’s 250th celebration last weekend, some of us reflected on Frederick Douglass’ speech, “What to the Slave is the 4th of July?”
Celebrate Blackness and Liberty Wherever Freedom Rings
During America’s 250th celebration last weekend, some of us reflected on Frederick Douglass’ speech, “What to the Slave is the 4th of July?”
‘Declarations’ and Other True Stories this Month
A new film by Stacey Holman about the role Black Americans played in the Revolutionary War and beyond is now streaming on PBS.
NYT Names ‘AfroPoP’ Among 30 Shows to Watch This Summer
The New York Times has named BPM’s AfroPoP Season18 to the top of its “30 Shows to Watch this Summer” list.
Summer Film Festival Season is Red Hot!
The summer film festival season is off to a red hot start. Don’t miss your chance to catch sreenings featuring BPM-funded films and/or makers.
‘AfroPoP’ is Back!
Towards the end of last summer, I wasn’t sure we’d be in a position to host another season of “AfroPoP: The Ultimate Cultural Exchange.”
Preserving Youth Storyteller Camps
Freedom Hill Film School has lost its funding partner and is in danger of canceling the 2026 summer camp. Unless we help.
Globetrotting for Public Interest Stories
Just two days after announcing the 2026 PitchBLACK winners, I hopped on a plane to attend this year’s INPUT conference in Bogotá, Colombia.
And the Winners Are …
Last week’s PitchBLACK program was outstanding! If you were lucky enough to be there for both events, you know what I’m talking about …
It’s Time to Pitchblack
By the time you read this, PitchBLACK 2026 will already be underway. Ten teams, pitching 10 projects and hoping to win up to $150K.