Be Thankful, Be Informed, Stay Connected
Thanksgiving is a season of family, food and joy … I view the season as one to be thankful, be informed and stay connected.
‘VOTE! BeHeard,’ Again!
We’re sending this edition early today because it’s Election Day! Time to Vote! BeHEARD! Remember, your vote matters!
We Appreciate You!
In today’s info-saturated world, the thank you note — emailed, snail mailed or delivered via social media — can get lost in the shuffle.
Pursuing the Film Industry’s $10B Opportunity
A new McKinsey article says DEI offers the film industry a $10 billion opportunity in annual revenues.
In Perilous Times, Diverse Storytellers Matter
We’re living in perilous times. There is ongoing social unrest and political chaos in the U.S.A. Gangs are running amok in Haiti. The bloodletting in Sudan and Ukraine is relentless. Climate change is wreaking havoc across the globe. Authoritarianism is on the rise. And now there’s a war in Israel.
Hello Fall!
As I write this Dispatch, I am enjoying the last little bit of my vacation. The fall is off to an exciting start! I and my BPM colleagues extend our deep appreciation to all who attended our D.C. mixer a couple of weeks ago.
Who’s Still With Us?
Who’s still with the effort to eradicate systemic racism?
The Time is NOW!
Next week, the United States Congressional Black Caucus will hold its annual legislative conference. The convening provides a platform for Black lawmakers, thinkers and influencers to come together and discuss the issues that matter most to Black communities. It provides attendees a unique opportunity to hear from experts in various fields, learn from successful initiatives and develop strategies to advance Black interests.
You Can’t Turn Off the Spigot
Use any combination of these words in an article, a book, or a script, and it could be censored in parts of this country.
Calling All Climate Stories
BPM’s Open Call for climate stories welcomes submissions starting this Friday, Sept. 1. Visit our website for details.