Women Making Media
About the Episode
Episode 18 celebrates content conceived by, for and about Black women. No one can tell us what to say, how to say it, write it, or when we Scream, Stream, Blog, or Record it!
“There are dozens of black women publishers across this country whose contributions may never be widely known or appreciated…Yet, their impact should not be denied, overlooked or ignored.”
“It becomes increasingly important that women…black folks…have access to own our news organizations. Because when we own our organizations, we own the voice.”
“I currently have about 193,000 subscribers on YouTube. It took a while, but I think it was just consistency and being very authentic.”
“I spent more than 30 years in mainstream media, primarily covering politics, and spent a good deal of that time seeking permission to go for interesting stories that revolved around black people in particular. I’m done asking for permission.”
“When black women have the opportunity to speak from our own perspectives, we tell the stories of our communities. And that’s why it’s so important to [create] black women-focused media.”
Acknowledgement
Our podcasts are possible with generous support from the following donors:
- “Anonymous” Donors
- Craig Newmark Philanthropies
- Groundswell Fund
- The Park Foundation
- TD Charitable Foundation